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Kwara bans donation of branded materials to public schools

Kwara

Kwara State Government has warned people who intend to donate educational materials to public schools in the state. A statement released on Wednesday said that the state government has again frowned at a culture of people branding materials to be donated to public school children with subtle or obvious political …

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Peter Obi seeks transparency as Port Harcourt refinery begins production

Peter

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited to ensure transparency and accountability in the operations of the newly launched Port Harcourt Refinery. After several postponements, the Port Harcourt refinery finally commenced fuel production on Tuesday. The …

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Enugu gov presents N971bn 2025 budget to assembly

Enugu

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a 2025 budget proposal of ₦971 billion to the State House of Assembly. Presenting the budget, tagged “Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity”, on Tuesday, Mbah highlighted that the proposal represents a significant leap from the 2024 budget of ₦521.5 billion, …

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Finance ministry amendment bill scales second reading

Finance

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved for second reading a bill to repeal the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Act, 1959, and any amendments thereto, and to enact the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (Establishment) Act, 2023, along with related matters. The bill, sponsored by Ademorin Kuye, the member representing Shomolu …

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EFCC arrests 15 for Internet fraud in Benue

Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended 15 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Makurdi, Benue State. According to a statement on Tuesday via X, the arrests were made by operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate at Abu King Shuluwe Street, Akpehe, following actionable intelligence on their …

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Elon Musk reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo after Al-Nassr star scores two goals in ‘big win’ in AFC Champions League

Musk

Elon Musk was a surprise name in congratulating Cristiano Ronaldo following Al-Nassr’s “big” AFC Champions League win over Al-Gharafa. Al-Nassr secured a comfortable 3-1 win over Al-Gharafa, who spent the last six minutes down to 10 men. Ronaldo scored twice in the victory and after the match, the 39-year-old took to …

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U.S Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers health emergency after Sunday sermon

Bishop

Bishop T.D. Jakes, the renowned pastor, author, and founder of The Potter’s House megachurch, experienced a health emergency shortly after delivering a powerful sermon on Sunday. The incident occurred following an extended sermon at the Dallas-based non-denominational church. In a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday, church officials confirmed that Bishop Jakes …

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