The Secretary to Ondo State Government, SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi, is dead. The SSG reportedly died on Saturday. His death followed injuries he sustained in a car crash which occurred while he was travelling from Akure, Ondo State capital, to Ibadan in Oyo State. It was gathered that the car crash occurred on December 16, 2024. …
Gov. Otti bans collection of all fees in Abia public schools
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has stopped all forms of payments in public primary and secondary schools in the state, including Parents-Teachers Association, PTA, levies. The law that also mandates all children of school age to be in school every school day has come into effect from January 1, 2025. These were contained in a …
Nigerians to pay 40 per cent more for calls, data in 2025
There is anxiety over a possible 40 percent telecommunications service tariff hike in Nigeria this New Year. This comes as telecommunications subscribers in Nigeria, under the aegis of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS), rejected the proposed telecoms tariff hike. The subscribers said it would be insensitive for the Nigerian government to approve a …
Abuja Police releases statement on VDM missing N180m NGO funds
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it is not aware of any reported disappearance of N180 million from the account of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) run by social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), neither is it investigating the case. Tribune reported that when contacted on Saturday, December 28, the FCT …
Nigeria, China renew currency swap agreement
In a strategic move to deepen economic ties and enhance bilateral trade, Nigeria and China have renewed their currency swap agreement valued at 15 billion Yuan ($2 billion). The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) confirmed the extension in a statement, announcing that the arrangement will remain in effect for another three years, with options for …
Former Gov, Odili speaks on Gov. Fubara and Wike from making Rivers rifts
An erstwhile Governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili, says Governor Siminilayi Fubara courageously stopped the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, from making the state his private estate The ex-governor disclosed that Governor Fubara summoned an unusual fortitude to confront the quest by Wike to capture Rivers State through ferocious but unnecessary …
Romeo and Juliet star Olivia Hussey is dead
Olivia Hussey, the iconic actress who captivated audiences as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, died on Friday at the age of 73. Her family confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement on Instagram, calling her a “remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who …
Anita Joseph receives Doctorate Degree Award
Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has been awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanity, delighting fans and industry colleagues alike. Anita shared the exciting news on Instagram, expressing her joy over this significant milestone. Her post included photos from the conferment ceremony, where she donned a convocation gown, radiating happiness as she received her certificate and …
My NGO account hacked – VeryDarkMan cries out
Social media commentator, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) who started the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative in October has claim that ₦180 million was stolen from his NGO account due to a hack. Otse addressed the incident in an Instagram video on Friday, stating that the funds had been transferred to an unknown account. …