A one-year contract extension has been penned by Arsenal midfielder Jorginho, setting his sights on winning silverware with the Gunners. According to reports, a 32-year-old Italy midfielder, who joined the club from London rivals Chelsea on an 18-month deal in January 2023 and has become a vital member of Mikel Arteta’s Premier League title-chasing squad,…
The account of a Nigerian man, Young C, who embarked on a 24-hour challenge of being buried alive, has been banned by TikTok, a short video platform. A check by our reporter showed Young C’s profile @youngcentertainment was no longer available. Meanwhile, further check showed that a new account was created temporarily by him. In…
UNICEF says Nigeria now has highest out-of-school children in the world The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has voiced alarm over the escalating number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, which now stands at 18.3 million. This staggering figure positions Nigeria as the country with the highest number of out-of-school children globally. Dr. Tushar Rane, Chief…
The Nigerian Government has reiterated that registration for Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators nationwide is mandatory, adding that it will assist in combating kidnapping and apprehend recipients of ransom payments. Hussaini Magaji, Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission said failure to comply with the directive to register with the Corporate Affairs Commission after July 7, 2024, will…
The Nigerian apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria has been directed by the country’s lower parliament to withdraw the circular directing all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country. The motion on the urgent need to halt and modify the implementation of the cybersecurity levy…
The Police in Ogun state has arrested a 71-year-old landlord simply identified as Adesina for allegedly defiling and impregnating his tenant’s 14 years old daughter. The incident occurred at Akegbeyale Street in Ifesowapo Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun state. According to reports, the minor was said to have made her way to the…
Justice Sylvanus Oriji-led Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja on Thursday, granted Hadi Sirika, the former aviation minister, and others bail in the sum of N100 million each over an alleged N2.7 billion fraud. The Informant247 reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Sirika alongside his daughter, Fatima, before the Court…
A 45 years old Prophet, Olayinka Ajiboye has been arrested by the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly defiling three (3) minors. According to the security outfit, the incident happened in Agah, Ilorin South Local Government Area of the state and the victims were said to be…
The Kwara State Government has approved a series of road construction and infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing urban renewal and connecting the state’s agrarian hinterlands The decisions were taken during the state executive council meeting held on Wednesday, chaired by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bola Olojoki,…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has threatened to shut down the economy over the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria to implement a 0.5 per cent cyber security levy on electronic transactions, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government to direct the apex bank to withdraw its directive to financial institutions on…
A Magistrate Court in Ilorin on Wednesday granted bail to Kwara State Correspondent for Vanguard Newspaper, Mr. Demola Akinyemi, in a case involving allegations of criminal conspiracy, defamation, and falsehood. These charges were brought against him by an Ilorin-based trader, Alhaja Mariam Babatunde Arolahun. Arolahun, who trades in the popular Oja-Tutun market in Ilorin, filed…
Taiwo Oyedele-led Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has recommended an upward review of the Value Added Tax (VAT) while suggesting that the VAT revenue-sharing formula be reviewed. Oyedele, while stating this at a policy exposure and impact assessment session organised by the committee, allayed fears over the impending review, adding that the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been restrained from sacking Umar Damagun as the party’s acting national chairman Justice Peter Lifu-led Federal High Court in Abuja on May 3 issued an ex parte restraining injunction against the party from nominating anybody to replace Damagum as acting national chairman of the PDP, pending the determination of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has fixed Thursday, May 9, 2024, for the arraignment of Hadi Sirika, the former minister of Aviation, over an alleged N2.7billion. According to reports, the former minister, alongside three others, including his daughter, Fatima, Jalal Hamma and Al-Duraq Investment Ltd, would be arraigned on a six-count amended charge…
The Kwara State House of Assembly has called for a thorough investigation into the persistent fuel scarcity and fluctuations in petrol prices that have affected residents across the state. During the plenary session held on Wednesday, 8th May, 2024, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi Salihu, the House resolved to examine…
The Kwara State House of Assembly has called for enhanced transparency in the audit processes of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within the state. The resolution was part of the discussions during the plenary proceedings on Wednesday, 8th May, 2024, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi Salihu. The lawmakers stressed the…
Kwara United will on Thursday, May 8, 2024 play host to Rivers United in the NPFL rescheduled matchday 23. The game will be played at the main bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex at 4pm. The match was rescheduled due to Rivers United CAF confederation cup engagement. Rivers United were eliminated from the competition…
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has stated that communities seeking refunds for transformers and other electrical equipment must follow the proper complaint process and sign a memorandum of understanding with the company. This clarification comes amid allegations that IBEDC often fails to address consumer needs, leading to situations where customers purchase or repair transformers…
As the preparation is underway for this year’s hajj, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reiterated the ban on pregnant women travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform hajj. Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi, the Commission’s Chairman, while disclosing this on Wednesday in a Hausa programme aired by a private radio station in Kaduna, said…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said that Kwara is the second-largest steel producer in Nigeria, attributing much of this success to the contributions of KAM Holdings, a leading steel company. Governor AbdulRazaq reiterated the importance of the steel industry to Nigeria’s industrialization efforts and pitched KAM Holdings as a suitable candidate to manage the…
