A Chief District Court in the Federal Capital Territory at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has issued an injunction restraining popular on-air personality Kayode Oladotun, known as Do2dtun, from posting defamatory posts against singer Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, on social media or any other platform. Judge Emmanuel Iyanna granted the injunction in a case with Motion No: MN/218/2023 on October 18, 2023. D’banj, represented by one of his lawyers, Toheeb Lawal from the Abuja-based law firm, Law Corridor, had filed an application at the court seeking to restrain Do2dtun from making malicious and defamatory posts against him on social…
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Former Senator Elisha Abbo, who was recently ousted by the Appeal Court, has issued an apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio for wrongly accusing him of conspiring to remove him from office. Addressing reporters after his removal, Abbo had alleged that Akpabio targeted him for opposing his emergence as the head of the National Assembly. Abbo had aligned himself with Senator Abdulaziz Yari, who was in contention for the position. However, during an appearance on Arise Television, Abbo publicly retracted his previous statement, acknowledging he was too soon to judge the Senate President. The lawmaker who represented Adamawa North Senatorial…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Wednesday said that the Federal Government (FG) paid a total of N135.23 billion to subsidise electricity consumption in the second quarter of 2023. This was made known in the commission’s Q2, 2023 report pasted on its website in Abuja. NERC said that the N135.2 billion was spent by the Federal Government to plug revenue generation shortfall in the power sector in the period under review. It said that this indicated an increase of N99.21 billion, representing 275 per cent compared to the N36 billion it paid in the quarter I of 2023, READ…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says a total of 30-kilometre roads will be constructed across the six Area Councils of the FCT. Wike, who stated this when Sen. Philip Aduda and Mr Zakari Dobi visited him in his office in Abuja on Wednesday. Aduda was the immediate past Senator that represented FCT in the Senate in the 9th Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party. He recontested the seat along with Dobi, who contested under the All Progressives Congress but lost to Sen. Ireti Kingibe of the Labour Party. The minister said that the 30-kilometre…
Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has celebrated his 62nd birthday in an undisclosed hospital. A video posted on the actor’s official Instagram page @realmrIbu on Wednesday showed him in celebration, surrounded by his family members. The comic actor was in hospital garments sitting on the bed, with a cart carrying his birthday cake and some drinks in his front, as his family members sang the ‘happy birthday song’ to him. READ ALSO: Chad’s defence minister resign after sex tapes leaked Okafor, evidently in discomfort, weakly muttered the song along while holding a knife…
Chad’s defence minister and the government’s general secretary resigned on Wednesday after two separate sex tapes purporting to show the men were shared widely on social media. The spokeman to Kebzabo’s in a statement without giving further details said the Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo accepted the resignations of defence minister Daoud Brahim and the government’s general secretary Haliki Choua Mahamat. READ ALSO: Senate Confirms EFCC Chairman, Secretary The videos, which were circulated on Sunday and Monday, purportedly showed the men engaging in intimate acts with other people. Reuters could not independently verify the material and was not immediately able to…
The Lagos State Government has vowed to shut down various public places in the state, including bars, churches, clubs, mosques, and companies, that are contributing to environmental disturbances. The decision was made public during a management meeting with Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, the recently appointed General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), and other directors within the agency. Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, conveyed this information in Lagos. READ ALSO: Kano: ASUU decries dissolution of governing council in Dangote varsity According to the commissioner, “I charged them to review their operations strategies…
The Israeli army has released footage it said proves that a misguided Palestinian rocket was responsible for the deadly blast at a hospital in the Gaza Strip. The video released on Wednesday shows the Al Ahli hospital and a car park in Gaza City, comparing aerial shots before and after the deadly incident. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said there were no craters to be seen which typically resulted from an airstrike. READ ALSO: 178, 864 meters installed in Q2 2023 – NERC The IDF had blamed the Palestinian militant organization Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip for the attack.…
The Conservator-General, National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Goni, says the Federal Government will take over 10 new parks between November and December 2023. Goni disclosed this while receiving the nine commissioners from the 10 new national parks on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the parks could be handed over to the Federal Government between November and December; so that by 2024, they would be included the national budget. “At the moment, the approved national parks are being gazetted by the Federal Ministry of Justice. READ ALSO: Father defiled his 4-year-old daughter – Investigator “With the gazetting, it means they…
The Central Parity rate of the Chinese currency Renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened one pip to 7.1795 against the dollar on Wednesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The central parity rate of the yuan against the dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank market each business day. READ ALSO: Father defiled his 4-year-old daughter – Investigator In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate each trading day (Xinhua/NAN)
In a recent development, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced the appointment of Senator Lola Ashiru, representing the APC from Kwara, as the new Deputy Leader of the Senate. The announcement was made at the start of the plenary session on Wednesday. Ashiru assumes this role following the departure of Senator Dave Umahi, who now serves as the Minister of Works. READ ALSO: DisCos receive 325,898 complaints in Q2, 2023-NERC Senator Umahi had previously held the position of Deputy Leader of the Senate. Ashiru was the deputy Chief Whip of the Senate. Akpabio also named Senator Peter Onyekachi (APC, Ebonyi)…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), said that Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) cumulatively received 325,898 complaints from consumers in second quarter of 2023. This was made known in the commission’s second quarter of 2023 report posted on its website in Abuja on Wednesday. NERC said that the 325,898 complaints represent an increase of 76,215 compared with the 249,683complaints received in the first quarter of 2023. The report said that DisCos resolved a total of 313,442 complaints corresponding to a 96.18 per-cent resolution rate when compared to the 91.76 per cent recorded in first quarter of 2023. READ ALSO: Lagos, Kaduna…
The recently released 2023 edition of BudgIT’s annual ‘States of States’ report, Lagos and Kaduna have placed Lagos and Kaduna states as the only two states out of Nigeria’s 36 to generate more revenue than needed to cover their operating costs. Titled ‘Subnational Healthcare Delivery for Improved Economic Development,’ the report emphasises the crucial role of healthcare delivery in promoting economic development and evaluates the fiscal performance of all states. According to Nancy Odimegwu, Communications Associate of BudgIT, this year’s report highlights the remarkable fiscal performance of Lagos and Kaduna, showcasing their ability to generate surplus revenue despite economic challenges.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it was faced with over 1,000 pre-election litigations in the build-up to the 2023 general election. INEC Director, Legal Drafting and Clearance, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said this in a presentation at a two-day capacity workshop for journalists in Akwanga Nasarawa State. The presentation was titled “Effects of litigation on INEC’s preparations for Kogi, Imo, And Bayelsa Governorship Election.” Babalola said the pre-election litigations were borne out of primaries conducted by political parties, substitution of candidates and failure of parties to adhere to their constitution and timetable for the conduct of the election. READ…
Argentina continued their stellar performance in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Peru, led by the talismanic Lionel Messi. The Inter Miami star showcased his brilliance by scoring two crucial goals, increasing his international goal tally to an impressive 106. Messi’s goals came in the 32nd and 42nd minutes of the match at Lima’s Estadio Nacional. His first-half brace not only sealed victory for Argentina but also solidified their position at the top of the South American qualifying table. READ ALSO: NAFDAC Approves Single-Dose Gardasil Vaccine for Cervical Cancer Treatment The reigning…
About 500 people, including patients and displaced Palestinians have been killed by Israeli bombardment that struck a packed hospital compound in central Gaza, according to officials in the besieged Gaza Strip. The health ministry in Gaza said Wednesday’s blast at the al-Ahli Arab Hospital was caused by an Israeli air raid. Israel has attributed the explosion to a misfired rocket launched by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) armed group. The PIJ has denied the allegation. Tens of thousands of families have flocked to Gaza’s overwhelmed hospitals seeking refuge from seemingly endless Israeli army shelling. “The hospital was housing hundreds of…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ahmed Aminu as the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for a four years term in the first instance. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Tuesday in Abuja. The new PTDF Executive Secretary/CEO has most recently served as the General Manager of the Education and Training Department of the Fund. READ ALSO: AFAWA: Over $1.2bn secured for women led SMEs in Africa – AfDB His appointment follows the application for retirement submitted by…
Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Initiative has secured more than 1.2 billion dollars in financing commitments for on-lending to women-led SMEs in 32 African countries. Mr Lamin Barrow, the Director-General, African Development Bank (AfDB) Nigeria Country Department said this during the 5th Edition of the AFAWA Finance Series hosted in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was co-organised with the African Guarantee Fund and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. According to Barrow, the event speaks to our commitment to promoting women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion in Nigeria, and across…
The Nigerian naira recorded a significant drop on the official market, closing at a record low of N848 per dollar, according to data from FMDQ. This marks a nine percent decline compared to the closing rate of N778 per dollar on the previous trading day, representing the most significant single-day drop this month. The currency also fell to a low of N1,050 per dollar on the parallel market, commonly known as the black market, due to strong demand for dollars. Street traders are reporting a surge in individuals purchasing dollars for travel, business, education, healthcare, and tourism because their demands…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi to serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance. The President also directed the outgoing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, to proceed on 3-months pre-retirement leave “as provisioned by Public Service Rule (PSR) 120243 with effect from October 18, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on January 17, 2024.” These are contained in a statement released by Special Adviser to…