Afe Babalola to FG: Allow Dangote Sell Petrol at Lower Rates 

Adetutu A. ARD 23 September 2024

Dangote Refinery Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) in Ado-Ekiti, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to allow Dangote Refinery to sell fuel directly to Nigerians at a lower rate. Babalola criticized NNPCL’s

Globacom Celebrates Wole Soyinka @90 on CNN’s African Voices Playmakers 

Adetutu A. ARD 20 September 2024

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, will be the special guest on this weekend’s episode of African Voices Playmakers, a 30-minute magazine show sponsored by Globacom and broadcast on CNN International.  Soyinka Shares His Journey on African Voices Playmakers  In a statement released on Thursday, Globacom confirmed that the program will be hosted by renowned

Man Arrested for Tying Lover in Abuja Hotel Over Alleged Ritual Attempt 

Adetutu A. ARD 20 September 2024

FCT Police PRO, Josephine Adeh A yet-to-be-identified man was arrested after allegedly tying up his lover’s hands and legs in a hotel room located in Wuse, Abuja. The man was accused of attempting to use her for ritual purposes before being caught by concerned individuals in the area.  Incident at Top View Hotel  The unsettling […]

FG Warns Private Companies: Jail Time for Failure to Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage 

Adetutu A. ARD 19 September 2024

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to private companies across Nigeria, urging them to comply with the new minimum wage law of N70,000. Companies that fail to meet this requirement could face serious legal consequences, including imprisonment.  Government’s Stand on Minimum Wage  During the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Employers Association

Oyo State Releases 2024 Screening Results for Primary Six Pupils 

Adetutu A. ARD 17 September 2024

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde The Oyo State Government has officially announced the release of the 2024 screening and placement results for primary six pupils moving to Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Schools of Science. This is an important step for pupils who recently completed their primary education and are ready to transition to the […]

LASTMA Warns Pedestrians After Fatal Hit-and-Run in Lagos 

Adetutu A. ARD 16 September 2024

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a warning to pedestrians to avoid crossing highways following a tragic hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of one person in the Onipanu area of Lagos on Saturday night.  Fatal Accident Details  The incident occurred around 9 pm on Saturday. According to Nosa Okunbor, Head […]

NIMC Reassures Subscribers on Portal Stability Amid NIN-SIM Linkage Complaints 

Adetutu A. ARD 16 September 2024

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has assured Nigerians that its systems are running smoothly ahead of the NIN-SIM linkage deadline set for September 14, 2024. This follows complaints from subscribers experiencing difficulties linking their National Identification Number (NIN) to their SIM cards due to slow speeds and congestion on the NIMC portal. 

One Year After Mohbad’s Death: Unanswered Questions Remain 

Adetutu A. ARD 14 September 2024

Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba[MOHBAD] A year after the tragic death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, questions surrounding his passing are still unanswered. Fans and family continue to grieve as they search for clarity.  Controversial Death and Autopsy Issues  Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, under unclear circumstances. In an

Lagos Announces 8-Week Traffic Diversion for Eko Bridge Repairs 

Adetutu A. ARD 13 September 2024

The Lagos State Government has announced an 8-week traffic diversion to allow emergency repairs on the Eko Bridge, starting from Monday, September 16, 2024. This repair work is being handled by the Federal Ministry of Works.  Phases of the Repairs  According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the repairs will be carried […]

FG and UK Partner to Launch Centralized e-Learning Platform for Nigerian Schools 

Adetutu A. ARD 13 September 2024

The Federal Ministry Of Education The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the UK’s Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) program, has introduced a centralized e-learning platform called eLearn. This platform is designed to transform education in Nigeria by providing easy access to high-quality digital learning resources.  What is the eLearn