On Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore in his 45-person cabinet. Days after giving them portfolio assignments, this happened. The creation of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, however, is one feature of the ministerial cabinet that has greatly excited economic specialists and opinion leaders. The establishment of this ministry is a rare example … Read more
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has insisted that Nigeria’s unity is non-negotiable, assuring all citizens that he will be fair to all. Tinubu made the remark while noting that he and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State are working to promote unity. Speaking while commissioning the Magistrates Court Complex in Port Harcourt, Tinubu urged Nigerians to … Read more
Dr. Haruna Gololo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has requested the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to look into the recently-resigned Minister of Aviation after unfavorable revelations on the alleged lunch of Nigeria Air planes. On Tuesday in Abuja, Gololo made the announcement while speaking at a news conference. He was … Read more
Mr. Ademola Adesola, a member of the staff at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, collapsed and passed away while waiting in a bank inside the school to withdraw N5,000 worth of new notes. Mr. Jeariogbe Olaniyi, the university’s Head of the Publicity and Public Relations Unit, told the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, … Read more
A socio-political activist, Deji Adeyanju, has urged President Bola Tinubu to sack all Service Chiefs. Adeyanju said the sack of Service Chiefs would solidify his government. In a tweet, Adeyanju wondered why Tinubu is slow in sacking the Service Chiefs. He wrote: “Tinubu should sack all service chiefs immediately after meeting them and appoint new … Read more
On Thursday, a man named Ekene Itodo, 28, appeared in an Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State. He is accused of obtaining N1.2 million from three individuals under the bogus pretense of securing employment for them. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Itodo is on trial for five conspiracy, fraud, and breach of peace-related … Read more
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has revealed that Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State will retain his seat in the forthcoming governorship elections. This was as Ayodele said a strong opposition will unseat the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. In a statement by his Media Aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele advised … Read more
The bloodthirsty gunmen wrecking havoc in Benue State and other parts of the country have again murdered at least ten persons. xandertech gathered that the assailants invaded Opaha, Odogbo and Edikwu communities of Apa Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night and opened fire on unarmed residents. An eyewitness, who spoke with our … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has convened an emergency session of the House less than 24 hours before the transition to a new administration after eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari. The lawmakers will convene by 1 pm. The agenda for the emergency session has not been disclosed yet. xandertech learnt … Read more
For the 2023 campaign rallies, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun Sector Command has issued a warning to all political parties not to use unlawfully branded number plates. The National Road Traffic Regulations of 2012 are being flagrantly violated, according to the FRSC, which claimed it had received numerous allegations of similar conduct from … Read more