Author: Rashaad Harris

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has made adjustments to the salaries of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other political and judicial officeholders. According to the report presented by RMAFC chairman Muhammadu Shehu, President Tinubu will now earn a monthly salary of N8,013,527, which is a 114% increase compared to former President Muhammadu Buhari’s monthly salary of N3,514,705. The report was presented to Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris during a courtesy visit at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, with Rakiya Tanko-Ayuba, the federal commissioner, representing the RMAFC chairman. The commission conducted a review of…

During the inauguration of six newly appointed judges of the National Industrial Court, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, issued a warning to judges about the potential dangers of accepting gifts from individuals involved in corruption, particularly politicians and businessmen. Justice Ariwoola emphasized that judges often encounter tempting gifts while handling high-profile cases, particularly those related to lucrative financial transactions. The cautionary message was delivered at the Supreme Court Complex.The six new judges are Justices Subilim Danjuma, Mohammad Hamza, Damachi-Onugba Agede, Hassan Yakubu, Buhari Sami and Sanda Yelwa.Justice Ariwoola gave the charge, saying: “I am making it clear to…

On Monday, the Nigerian Federal Government announced the establishment of a steering committee to address the demands put forth by organized labour in response to the fuel subsidy removal. After a meeting at the State House in Abuja, the President’s Special Adviser on Communications, Special Duties, and Strategy, Dele Alake, along with the Presidents of the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Unions of Nigeria, Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo respectively, revealed this development to the press. This meeting marked the fourth round of negotiations between the government and organized labour since the discontinuation of the petroleum subsidy, which was announced…

President Bola Tinubu undertakes significant reshuffle of Nigeria’s security landscape, retiring service chiefs and Customs boss, and appointing Ribadu, Egbetokun, and others. In a notable development on Monday, President Bola Tinubu implemented a major reorganization of Nigeria’s security structure, promptly retiring all service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba.The changes also affected special advisers and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service. According to a statement released by the Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, Major General Christopher Musa, formerly the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai,…

Controversial Nigerian musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has proclaimed himself as the ‘newborn Fela’ after being honoured with the Artiste of the Year award at the 2023 Golden Stars Awards. Taking to his Instagram page on Monday, the singer proudly displayed the award and revealed his self-proclaimed moniker, ‘The New Born Fela’. Through one of the shared videos, Portable expressed his appreciation to his fans for their unwavering support and pledged to achieve the prestigious Grammy Award.Captioning the videos, Portable wrote: “Akoi Grace. Ika of Africa. Kinimah Fajah Trending Artist of the Year. Portable Omolalomi newborn Fela. Wahala…

Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has announced that Wednesday, June 28, will be observed as the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 A.H in Nigeria. This declaration was made in a statement issued by Sa’idu Maccido, the secretary to the Sultanate Council, on Monday in Sokoto. In his message, Mr Abubakar extended his felicitations to the Muslim Ummah and conveyed his wishes for Allah’s guidance and blessings. He also encouraged the Muslim faithful to continue praying for peace, progress, and development in the country. Furthermore, he expressed his well-wishes to Nigerians for a joyful Eid-el-Kabir celebration.Dhul-Hijjah is the twelfth and…

During a civic reception held in his honour by concerned Muslim scholars and clerics in Oyo State, Rauf Aregbesola, the former Minister of Interior, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari, attributing his political accomplishments and triumphs to their influential roles in his life. He acknowledged the fact that their support had opened doors for him in the world of politics in the country’s South-West region.He said: “I am thankful to those who make the achievements that facilitated this grand reception possible. I start with those who mentored me in Lagos, who facilitated my emergence in…

Victory Osimhen scored two goals as the Super Eagles edged Sierra Leone 3-2 to qualify for next year’s AFCON scheduled to take place in Côte d’Ivoire. The match which was played at the SKD stadium in Monrovia Liberia saw the three-time African champions booked their place in 2023 African Nations Championship after a five goal thriller.Serie A best striker of last season Victor Osimhen chipped home the opener from Kenneth Omeruo’s delightful pass.The 24-year-old who bagged 26 league goals last season for Napoli then poked home the second after Chukwueze’s cross evaded Sierra Leonean defenders, his 17th goal for the…

During the Nigerian Gastronomy Festival Gala Night held in Abuja, Hilda Bassey, also known as Hilda Baci, who holds the World Guinness Record for the longest cooking marathon, reaffirmed her commitment to promoting Nigeria as a significant player in global culinary tourism. Baci emphasized that with support from the government, Nigeria has the potential to establish a dominant presence in the global culinary industry. Baci believes that by giving due attention and support, the food industry in Nigeria can generate substantial revenue for the nation, comparable to the revenue generated by the oil industry. She expressed her optimism that with…

During the public presentation of the book “Strengthening the NAOWA Narrative” in Abuja, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the President, was represented by Prof. Nora Daduut. She pledged to support initiatives that would promote and elevate the position of women in Nigeria. The book was authored by Salamatu Yahaya, the President of NAOWA and the wife of the Chief of Army Staff. Tinubu commended Yahaya for her resilience and wisdom in writing the book, emphasizing the importance of documenting the experiences and achievements of women. She expressed her delight that the book was published at a time when there…