President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 76% cut in the cost of kidney dialysis in federal hospitals, reducing charges from N50,000 to N12,000. The announcement was made on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Information, Daniel Bwala, who disclosed the development through his official X handle. He explained that the…
An interior designer, identified as Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, has been allegedly murdered in Lagos by her ex-boyfriend, months after she ended their relationship. The incident, which occurred late Wednesday night, has sparked outrage among family members, neighbors, and rights activists, who are demanding justice for the slain young woman. According to…
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening the party’s position and driving progress, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party Chairman, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, recently invited Lt. General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (RTD) CFR Ph.D, a renowned strategic master, for a crucial discussion on critical issues. The meeting was a significant step towards fostering collaboration and…
Oil marketers under the aegis of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria have condemned the constant reduction of fuel prices, saying marketers are still counting losses. Despite deregulation, PETROAN said there is a need for a regulation that will make it mandatory that prices can only be changed after six months. In…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a phased operational overhaul of the Nigerian Fixed Income Market in a strategic move to deepen transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. According to a formal communication signed by Okey Umeano, Acting Director of the Financial Markets Department at the CBN, the first phase of the…
Social media platforms, X owned by Elon Musk, and Meta, owners of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads have failed to comply with Nigeria’s Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet Intermediaries. The two companies did not submit their content moderation report for the year 2024 as mandated by the Code. While Meta,…
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oyo State Pacesetter Transportation Service (PTS), Hon. (Dr.) Ibraheem Oladeji Salami–DIKKO, has reaffirmed Oyo State’s commitment to sustainable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology in transportation. Dr. Dikko represented Oyo State Government at the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) launch in New Delhi, India, on May 5, 2024 showcasing the state’s…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a husband and wife, identified as, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq and Hafsat Kabir Lawal, along with two others, Abdullahi Bala and Ladani Akindele, over allegations of fraud amounting to N197,750,000 through false pretence. According to EFCC, the suspects allegedly impersonated the wife of the Katsina State…
Tope Alabi, the Nigerian gospel singer, has recounted a series of failed relationships that preceded her current marriage. The ‘Oore Ti O Common’ singer took to Instagram to detail the painful and puzzling pattern she experienced with suitors as a young woman. Alabi revealed that upon reaching adulthood and the stage where introducing a partner…
Popular Nollywood actress, producer, and singer, Dayo Amusa, has welcomed her first child in the United States. The founder of the Best of Nollywood, BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, announced the baby’s arrival in an Instagram post on Monday. “@dayoamusa delivers baby in the US. Congratulations,” he wrote. Confirming the good news on her Instagram page,…