Author: Rashaad Harris

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State made an appeal on Sunday to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), urging them to reconsider their planned nationwide strike protest against the removal of fuel subsidy. As he commenced his second term in office, Sanwo-Olu emphasized his commitment to an all-inclusive government through the THEMES plus agenda. Speaking at the inauguration thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral Church of Christ in Marina, Lagos, the governor expressed his belief that the proposed strike would not effectively address the issues surrounding subsidy removal and the subsequent increase in petrol prices.He said: “Strike will not resolve anything;…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has provided an explanation for the dismissal of Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, the former Chairman of the Park Management System in the state. The governor emphasized that his decision was motivated by the principle that a state cannot have two parallel governing bodies. He made these remarks during a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Aremo, Ibadan, to celebrate his re-election. The dissolution of the Park Management System, led by Auxiliary, was announced by the governor’s former Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi on Tuesday, and subsequently, the…

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has dismissed accusations of physically harming his wife, describing them as an excessive politicization of the matter. In a statement released on Sunday in Akure, his spokesperson, Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson, quoted Aiyedatiwa as asserting that the allegations were unfounded and originated from an unidentified group. It should be noted that social media had been circulating news of the deputy governor’s alleged assault on his wife.The statement however emphasized the deputy governor’s right to privacy, especially regarding his family, and stated that there had been no previous incidents of domestic violence as claimed, as…

President Bola Tinubu extends heartfelt condolences to the people and government of the Republic of India following a tragic train crash that claimed the lives of over 280 passengers. The incident, involving two passenger trains and a goods train, occurred in the city of Balasore, Odisha, on Friday. With over 900 others injured, it stands as one of the most devastating rail accidents in recent history. In a statement issued on Saturday by his media aide, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Tinubu expresses deep sympathy to the families of the victims, describing the accident as a profoundly sorrowful event.Tinubu was quoted as saying:…

Nyesom Wike, the immediate former Governor of Rivers State, declared that he had no intention of joining the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike made this disclosure after his Friday meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with the former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.Wike claimed that he went to the gathering to support the newly sworn-in leader.When asked if his defection to APC was on the agenda for the meeting, Wike said, “No. No plans. Nothing like that in the offing.”We are Nigerians and we have come to give…

Bendel Insurance wrote their names on Nigerian premier league’s history books on Saturday after a goalless draw against Lobi stars at the ongoing super six in Lagos. The Benin Arsenals who were on an 18 game winning streak in the league, extended their tally to 19 league games after battling with Benue based club Lobi stars in the last game of the week one. Both teams created enough chances to win the game but were let down by their poor finishing. Insurance set a new record for the longest unbeaten run in the Nigerian top-flight following the stalemate at the…

Ghana defeated Nigeria 4-2 in the final of the maiden WAFU B U20 Women’s Championship to lift the title on Saturday night in Kumasi.After a 1-1 draw at the regulation time, both sides went into penalties where Ghana U20 girls were able to convert three kicks while the Falconets were able to convert just one to pick the silver medal.In the 3rd place match played earlier, Burkina Faso beat Benin Republic 2-1 to become third best team in the championship hosted by Ghana. The U20 women’s tourney was organised by the West African Football Union and the maiden edition was…

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Hon. Shehu Sani has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to disclose to Nigerians what he inherited as contained in the handover notes from the outgone administration of former president Muhammadu Buhari. In a tweet on his official Twitter page, the human right activist called on President Tinubu to set aside party solidarity and tell Nigerians what he met on the ground on assumption of leadership instead of asking Nigerians to make sacrifices. He branded the call by the president unfair without a full disclosure of the assets, liabilities and debts he inherited from the outgone…

The establishment of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), according to Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, will foster a cultural revival and bring in tourism revenue in accordance with the government’s ambition to reposition the State as West Africa’s cultural and tourism centre. When inspecting the current construction at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project in Benin City, Obaseki made this comment. He was accompanied by representatives from the woodcarvers’ guild, the bronze casters’ guild, and other tourism-related stakeholders.The governor declared that the project would be transformational and establish Edo as the hub of arts and…

According to Nigerian human rights attorney Femi Falana, SAN, only President Bola Tinubu and not the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have the authority to set the national pump price of petrol. The NNPCL said that the price modification was in keeping with local market conditions. Falana, in response, criticised the NNPCL’s action, asserting that only the Nigerian government had the authority to fix the product’s price.He stated that because the current administration had not yet appointed a Minister of Petroleum, Tinubu now had that obligation.“The NNPC has metamorphosed into a limited liability company. It is now NNPC Limited.…