Author: Biyi Lawrence
Outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has urged the Executive and Legislative arms of the Nigerian government to act fast or there will be continuous migration of bright youths to Europe. He spoke on Wednesday, 7 June at a valedictory session organized for the 9th National Assembly in Abuja. Gbajabiamila, who will resume as President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff office next week, urged lawmakers to act quickly as youths in the country have lost faith in Nigeria and are securing their futures in other countries of the world. Addressing his colleagues, Gbajabiamila said: “Honourable colleagues, despite…
Media personality and TV host, Toke Makinwa has announced that her sister Busayo, and her husband Stian Fossengen, are expecting their first child after six years of waiting. The media personality, who is over the moon, took to her Instagram story to repost Busayo’s pregnancy video and photos, thanking God for their testimony. “This testimony has me in awe of God. I can’t wait to share it. The Lord has remembered me. The Lord has parted the Red Sea. The Lord has broken the wall of Jericho,” she wrote. “Dear Caleb and Rose, 30 years after, the Lord has extended…
Heidi Korth, the estranged wife of Nigerian singer, Sina Rambo, has announced they are officially divorced. Sina’s estranged wife, in a video trending on social media, also expressed her willingness to give out her wedding ring to anyone who was getting married soon so long they could provide proof. She said: “This is my wedding ring, since I am now officially divorced, I want to give it out to someone who is getting married soon It is actually a diamond ring, just hit me up, send a picture of your wedding invite and I will send it to you.” Sina…
Senator Annie Okonkwo, a former lawmaker who represented Anambra Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, has died. He was 63. He reportedly died in the United States after a long battle with a terminal illness. A family member who spoke to Vanguard via the telephone on condition of anonymity confirmed the news of his death. Recall that the deceased who was a foremost industrialist recently celebrated his 63rd birthday on 23 May, 2023. He was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2007 to represent the Anambra Central Senatorial Zone in Anambra State. A source…
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, on Wednesday, handed over documents of office to his successor, George Akume. The handover took place at the SGF office located at the Three Arms Zone in Abuja, shortly after Akume’s arrival. President Bola Tinubu had earlier administered the oath of office to the former Governor of Benue State, Akume. Tinubu made the appointment four days after he assumed power. The President also appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, as the Chief of Staff; and Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, a former deputy governor of Jigawa State,…
Gunmen have abducted Zainab Abbas, the wife of an Adamawa State High Court Judge, at Nyibango, Army Barracks road in Jimeta Yola. The incident reportedly occurred between the hours of 1:00 am to 2:00 am on Wednesday, 7 June. A fortnight ago, a gang of kidnappers stormed the community and whisked away a renowned televangelist Pastor Mike Ochigbo. The Police Command in Adamawa disclosed the latest abduction in a statement and vowed to rescue the wife of the abducted High Court Judge. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Suleiman Nguroje said the Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola,…
A plan is allegedly going on from certain quarters in Ondo State to remove Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, according to a faction under the auspices of the Ilaje Development Summit Group. The group said the plot was to fabricate unfounded allegations against the deputy governor to prepare the grounds for his impeachment. In a letter addressed to the governor signed by the Deputy Executive Administrator of the association, Mr. Ola Ajidibo, and made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, the group alleged that the plot was an attempt to circumvent the constitutional requirement of Aiyedatiwa to assume the role…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, held his first meeting with members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). NGF is an assembly of the 36 State Governors in Nigeria. The meeting was held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although Tinubu met with Governors of his party last Friday, Wednesday’s meeting is his first with all the state Governors.
Pastor Leke Adeboye, the last child of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has gifted N2 million to five business owners. The donation is to help the youths fund their businesses. Speaking during the donation, Leke noted that he knew the struggles that Small and Medium Enterprise owners face in Nigeria. He said: “It is said that most businesses are expected to fail within the first five years, particularly because of lack of access to funding and several other factors. “I took up the challenge to address this issue by providing funds to…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Economic Council (NEC) to begin the process of working on interventions to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal on the Nigerians. The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, stated this after leading some major oil marketers on a courtesy visit to the President at the State House in Abuja. The council was led by the Vice President Kashim Shettima. Addressing correspondents after the meeting, Abiodun, who was a former chairman of the oil marketers association, stated that the marketers expressed solidarity with the President for removing the N4trn subsidy burden, a move…