Author: Olakunle Oke
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It has been revealed that the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has spent about N15bn on food intervention programme with beneficiaries across Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the food intervention programme which was launched in Kano on Saturday is being spearheaded by his foundation, Aliko Dangote Foundation. The intervention will […]
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Rachel Edward has shared her opinion on the DNA controversy rocking the country’s social space. Some Nigerians on social media have been advocating that DNA tests be made compulsory given the recent cases of paternity fraud. However, in a reaction on her X handle, Rachel suggested that demanding a DNA […]
One of the Binance executives detained in Nigeria on allegations of tax evasion and other offences, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has reportedly escaped from custody. Anjarwalla, 38, reportedly escaped from the Abuja guest house, where he and his colleague were detained. He allegedly seized an opportunity provided during Ramadan prayers. Despite Nigerian authorities holding his British passport, […]
The Osun State Government, on Sunday, announced its decision to set up a Cybercrime Action Committee to get the spread of fake news in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Public Engagement, Kolapo Alimi, in a statement on Sunday, said “The step becomes necessary to sanitise the governance space and ensure that politicking and […]
The Sokoto Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought charges against Ibrahim Isah in a case of criminal breach of trust to the tune of N7,110,000.00. According to a statement by the EFCC via X on Monday, Isah was arraigned before Justice Bashar Tambuwal of the Sokoto State High Court on a […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday ruled against Governor Siminalayi Fubara to enact the Rivers State House of Assembly, RSHA, Service Commission Law. The House ruled against Fubara after convening an impromptu sitting. This is the second time the state lawmakers will override Fubara’s assent on bills. In January, the House ruled against […]
A former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba said the Labour Party was formed to promote the interests of the Nigerian workers and pensioners. According to him, the Labour Party was formed by the NLC as a platform for members of the union to exercise and defend their rights. This was contrary to […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the restrictions on the importation of milk and dairy products. On February 11, 2020, the CBN had added milk and dairy products to the list of items not eligible for forex. However, in a notice to customers, Zenith Bank said the regulator had provided an update on eligible […]
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has welcomed Kylian Mbappe’s imminent move to the LaLiga club. The Spaniard insists that the club has not informed the squad about Mbappe’s impending arrival, although it has been widely reported that both parties have agreed a deal. Caravajal is however keen on playing alongside the France captain. According to […]
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has revealed her desire to be one of the leading Afrobeats artists. The 21-year-old added that it is her desire for the genre to become the biggest in the world. Speaking in a recent interview with Cosmopolitan UK, she said, “My hope for Afrobeats is for it to be the […]
