“We’re the Otedolas” DJ Cuppy thanks God for family, says it’s reason to “make it big”
Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has taken to her official LinkedIn page to share a group photograph of her family with her parents, her siblings, and herself in it, all in a cerebral mood and exquisitely dressed in African attire. The daughter of the billionaire and philanthropist Femi Otedola, in the viral post, […]
5% fuel surcharge introduced in 2007, but never implemented because of subsidy —Presidency
The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified that the controversial five per cent fuel surcharge was not introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, but has existed in law since 2007. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Oyedele said that the provision, […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan set to resume Senate after six-month suspension
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is set to return to plenary later this month following the expiration of her six-month suspension by the Senate. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed that the lawmaker, who is currently on vacation in London, has concluded plans to resume duties when the Senate reconvenes on September 23. “Actually, she […]
PENGASSAN backs NUPENG, threatens to paralyse operations at Dangote refinery
The crisis over workers’ unionisation at the Dangote Refinery escalated on Monday as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) declared full solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and threatened to shut down operations at the multi-billion-dollar facility. NUPENG had last week announced plans to […]
Military launches counterstrike as Boko Haram kills over 60 people in Borno village
More than 60 people have been killed in a devastating overnight attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Darajamal village in Borno State, officials and security sources confirmed on Saturday. The assault, which occurred late on Friday near the Nigeria-Cameroon border, targeted both residents and a nearby military base. Witnesses said the terrorists stormed the resettled […]
Colleagues mourn as Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta loses another child
54-year-old popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Ibrahim Chatta, on Saturday, through a post on his official Instagram page, announced the death of his son, years after losing his daughter. Although he shared no details about the cause of the death of his son, the post was accompanied by a solemn tribute and a photograph of […]
I want to leave a legacy of reaching out to people —Rufai Oseni, Arise News broadcaster
Veteran broadcaster, Arise News talk show host, and founder of the Oseni Centre, Rufai Oseni, has said that with his fame, public recognition, and humanitarian work, he wants to leave a legacy of reaching out to people. He said this in an interview published in Saturday Tribune that encapsulates the humanitarian and community work his […]
Former US President Joe Biden undergoes skin cancer surgery
Former United States President Joe Biden has undergone Mohs surgery to treat skin cancer, his office confirmed this week, marking the latest chapter in his ongoing health struggles. Biden, 82, was recently spotted leaving a church in Delaware with a bandage and visible scar on his forehead, fueling speculation about his condition. His spokesperson later […]
WHO swings into action, Nigeria steps up border surveillance as DR Congo declares fresh Ebola outbreak
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, where at least 28 suspected cases and 16 deaths, including four health workers, have been recorded. The country’s Ministry of Health confirmed that samples tested at the National Institute of Biomedical Research in Kinshasa […]
CSP Benjamin Hundeyin assumes duty as new Nigeria police PRO
Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin has officially assumed duty as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, approved the appointment this week following routine senior-level redeployments within the Force. Hundeyin succeeds Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa […]