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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said on Monday he was given the go-ahead by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to accept President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial appointment. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, was one of the 45 ministers inaugurated by President Tinubu on Monday. He fell out with the PDP before the last general …

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approved Christmas bonus for civil servants across the state across all levels ranging from 68 to 159 percent. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Lekan Adeniran, Abiodun approved the bonuses “to bring some succour amidst the economic challenges facing the country.” The bonuses start at 159% of basic salary for …

Yesterday’s swearing in of 45 ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signaled the composition of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, and the full commencement of the Tinubu government of Renewed Hope, which is expected to revamp the economy, tackle insecurity and eliminate poverty, among other indices of good governance. Although, President Tinubu has rolled out critical and fundamental policies aimed …

CLAIM: An investigator’s report on the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria under the embattled former governor, Godwin Emefiele has claimed that Buhari did not approve the redesigning of Naira notes, instead Tunde Sabiu, Buhari’s nephew did. VERDICT: False! FULL TEXT A report of an investigation of activities of the CBN under Emefiele by a Special Investigator, Jim Obaze …

Ondo State Assembly Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday in Akure directed the Clerk, Mr Jaiyeola Benjamin, to write to the state’s deputy governor, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct levelled against him. The petition, which was signed by nine out of the 26 members of the house, was read at a plenary session presided over by the …

The youth wing of the ruling party All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider the National Youth  Leader of the party, Dayo Isreal, for the position  Minister of Youth. President Tinubu on Monday swore-in  45 new ministers, but no minister was named for the ministry of youth. The youth wing said since assuming office 18 months …

A study has shown that commonwealth countries will witness about 63% negative effect on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to climate change. HELEN OJI reports. This study conducted by Christian Aid (CA) an international charity organization, highlights the amount of damage caused to these countries GDP by climate change, compared to a scenario where climate change has little effects …

The presidency said on Wednesday the Chinese construction company handling the Abuja light rail project has committed to deliver the project in eight months. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, said the assurance was in line with current administration’s resolve …

One of the housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Naija “All Stars” edition, Soma emerged as the Head of House on Monday. The reality show entered its fifth week on Monday. READ ALSO: BBNaija’s Uriel opens up on battle with Amenorrhoea, says she may never give birth to a child Soma, who took over the leadership of the house from …

Multi-talented Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has declared that the year hasn’t been favourable to him. The actor, singer, instrumentalist and cinematographer said he is going through lots of challenges both publicly and privately. The singer made this known via his Instagram page on Saturday while reacting to the video of Lagos socialite and skincare entrepreneur, Farida Sobowale, …