Новости за 07.06.2023

A fashion firm, AOD Fashions has hailed the organisers of the Fashions Finest Africa event, noting that the event has helped to further promote African fashion. Talented fashionista and Chief Executive Officer of AOD Fashions, Mrs Oluwafunke Adelusi, stated this while speaking with our correspondent about the just concluded event held in Lagos. The fashionista

The Kogi governorship candidate for All Progressives Grand Alliance, Kingsley Ilona, has warned political gladiators in the race for the November 11 gubernatorial election not to throw the state into chaos, saying nobody has a monopoly for violence. This was even as Ilona remained upbeat he is the most prepared of the 18 contestants to

Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, George Akume has assumed duty as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The President,  Bola Tinubu in a meeting with the Progressives Governors Forum last Friday announced Akume as the SGF and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila as his Chief of Staff. However,

Newly sworn-in Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, has pledged not to disappoint but work with President Bola Tinubu. Akume was sworn in by President Bola Tinubu at the council chamber, Wednesday in the presence of some government officials. Speaking to State House correspondents after the ceremony, the new SGF promised

The 9th House of Representatives has wound down, with the last plenary of the parliament held on Wednesday adjourned sine die (indefinitely). The House held its valedictory session on Wednesday, which the outgoing Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, presided over. Leaders and members of the House spent about three and a half hours that the session lasted

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe has said that politics in the country is not meant for the poor, noting that the rich completely dominates the political space in the country. Ogunlewe made this assertion on Arise TV programme – The Morning Show on Wednesday. He was reacting to the politics

Former governorship aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ken Imasuagbon, on Wednesday, resigned his membership from the party. In a letter sent to the chairman of the party in the state, Tony Aziegbemi, Imasuagbon was silent on his reasons for quitting the PDP. He, however, thanked the entire body and leadership of the

Ride-hailing drivers, including that of Uber, Bolt, LagRide and Indriver, on Wednesday, began a nationwide strike. At the direction of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transport Workers of Nigeria, ride-hailing drivers are following a sit-at-home order until the ride-hailing companies increase their base fares by 200 per cent. According to the National Vice President of

The House of Representatives is currently holding a valedictory session of the 9th House. In attendance at the session are former speakers, Ghali Na’Abbas and Patricia Etteh. The speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila in his final speech commended the lawmakers for their efforts in the last four years, which include the passage of important legislation like PIA,

The Federal Government has said companies involved in the climate change fight will begin disclosure of financial accounts starting from January 1, 2024. It said this initiative which is in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board is to promote transparency and accountability of financial information to investors. The Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting

The ruling All Progressives Congress has nullified the expulsion of former member of House of Representatives and chieftain of the party, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, for alleged anti-party activities in Delta State. The former director of projects in the immediate past interim board of Niger Delta Development Commission was expelled from the APC over his unethical

Ahead of the June 13 inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, the President, Bola Tinubu, would officially meet with the lawmakers-elect across party lines on Thursday, June 8. The invitation of the president was conveyed in an official letter from the State House to the Senate and read on Wednesday by the Deputy Senate President,

The Edo State Government has unveiled the refurbished Auchi General Hospital and renamed it the Edo State University Teaching Hospital as it begins three-day free healthcare services to the people in the locality. The state Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, while unveiling the hospital on behalf of the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, stated that the

The Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday, called their first subpoenaed witness at the Presidential Election Petition Court. In a petition marked CA/PEPC/05/2023, Atiku and the PDP are challenging the outcome of the presidential election which produced Tinubu as the president. At the resumed hearing, counsel

Not lesser than 74 out of 92 Members-elect from seven states that comprise of North-West geo-political zone, have endorsed Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively in the next 10th House of Representatives. The National Working Committee of the All Progressive Congress, ahead of the June 13 inauguration

The Office of Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Claudiana Sanwo-Olu, has announced exam support for candidates currently sitting for the West Africa Examination Council, particularly those who could not sit for the exam on account of failure to pay outstanding school fees in low-cost schools in all the five administrative divisions of the state. The

The former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has alleged that Muslims and Christians in the state are set up against one another for political gains. This comment was following the state’s erstwhile governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s remark in a viral video where he told his audience that in the course of the electioneering campaigns, when “they”(Christians)

The President, Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, is currently meeting members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, an assembly of the 36 State Governors, at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although Tinubu met with governors of his party last Friday, Wednesday’s meeting is his first with all State Governors across various parties. The meeting

Three family members have been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Monday at Greenland community behind 500 Housing Estate, Ganaja in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred at about 9 pm on Monday according to eyewitnesses, as residents within the community scampered for safety. According to eyewitness accounts, the gunmen came

The Chairman of Kaduna State Christian Association of Nigeria, Reverend Joseph Hayab, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to ignore the state’s immediate past governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the latter’s alleged Islamization claims. He also claimed that the ex-governor’s recent statement on the Muslim/Muslim ticket and that the victory of President Bola Tinubu silenced his critics and

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Senator George Akume as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation at the council chamber on Wednesday. Akume took his Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office in the presence of government officials. Among those present at the swearing-in are Vice President Kashim Shettima; President of the

American rapper, Nicki Minaj has been dragged to court over alleged unpaid bills for custom jewellery. A West Hollywood jeweller, Roseark Jewellery store, is suing the rapper after she damaged some bling they loaned her. Meanwhile, Nicki’s attorney said she’s not responsible, claiming the jeweller is just using her for publicity. According to a new

Apple, on Monday announced the release of their new VR device, the Vision Pro, which will only be available in the United States momentarily and is expected to cost $3,499 (N1.617 million). THE PUNCH reports that the device which was unveiled by CEO Tim Cook, is being marketed as a revolutionary product that will change

A group, Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, has said that the announcement of the new subsidy removal should have been accompanied by governance reforms to demonstrate the readiness to address Nigeria’s crude oil theft, tackle corruption and cut the high cost of governance. CHRICED also said that the same political elites who

Mastercard Foundation Nigeria has said that it is targeting 10 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 35 that will be engaged with decent jobs by the year 2030, under the Young Africa Works Strategy. The foundation also said that it had trained 11 Young Impact Associates in the last year to have greater