Author: Emmanuel Olabiwonninu
LAGOS,Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, has denied any hike in the examination fee. The Rector, Dr Uche Onyegbu, stated that the purveyors of such a malicious story are enemies of the institution. After the recent peaceful protest conducted by a group of students earlier this week, the institution’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Mr. Chijioke Ibeziako released a statement clarifying that the students’ claim of a N5,000 examination fee being imposed on them is incorrect. According to Mr. Ibeziako, the fee in question is an old fee that was approved by the former…
LAGOS,Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new boards for the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Special Adviser to President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He said that the chairperson and members of NAICOM are Halima Kyari, chairperson; and Olusegun Ayo Omosehin – commissioner for insurance Others are Olawoye Gam-Ikon- deputy commissioner (Technical operations) and Dr. Usman Ankara Jimada- deputy commissioner (Finance and administration). The remaining are Dr Miriam Kene Kachikwu – member; Adeniyi Olusegun Fabikun – member and Umar Khalifa Mohammed…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has called on the Federal Government to conduct a comprehensive audit of all power infrastructure assets within the nation. This directive was outlined in a communique issued by the institute and endorsed by its President, Felix Olu. The document was disseminated to journalists on Sunday following the conclusion of a one-day conference convened by the institute in Abuja. This recommendation was made in light of the ongoing challenges with electricity supply across the country, despite the recent increase in electricity tariffs announced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted a commercial bus transporting N3.2m counterfeit cash owned by three suspects including eight-month pregnant. The suspects who were arrested at Jabi park in Abuja are; Favour Peter 24, Esther Adukwu 27, and Ochigbo Michael 39. This was made known in a statement signed by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, and shared on the agency’s website on Sunday. The statement read, “Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a commercial bus conveying N3.2m counterfeit cash owned by…
LAGOS,Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Naira on Friday experienced huge appreciation at the official market, trading at N1,142.38 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), revealed that the Naira gained N88.23. This represents a 7.16 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Monday, April 8, exchanging at N1,230.61 to a dollar before the Sallah holiday. The total daily turnover increased to $281.34 million on Friday up from $125.55 million recorded on Monday. READ ALSO: Naira Stability to Attract Manufacturers…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, says he has fulfilled his campaign promises in just eight months of his administration. The governor said this in a press release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Bala Salisu Zango. Also, he promised to provide more social and infrastructural development to Katsina state. Governor Radda made the declaration at Daura Emir’s Palace while delivering the Ed-Elfitr Sallah celebration message. READ ALSO: May 29: Dikko Sworn In As Katsina State Governor Furthermore, he disclosed that some of the fulfilled campaign promises include security, education, water supply, health, institutional reforms,…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said it has discovered a dangerous drug concoction named “Combine.” Announcing this on Sunday, the agency stated that the mix comprises strains of cannabis, including Colos and Loud, soaked in raw gin along with opioids. The information was shared by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi via his X account, along with a video showing the intercepted contraband. READ ALSO: NDLEA Arrests Two Drug Traffickers In Lagos The NDLEA warned the public about the severe health hazards associated with consuming the “Combine” mixture. Sharing the…
LAGOS,Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) -Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has heaped praise on Francis Ngannou in the wake of his loss to Anthony Joshua last month. Ngannou’s second foray into boxing ended disastrously when he endured a devastating knockout by ‘AJ’ in the second round, following two knockdowns earlier in the bout. Adesanya witnessed Joshua dismantling his close friend from the comfort of his home and had a strikingly impassioned reaction, captured in his YouTube video. READ ALSO: Rapper Drake Lost $615,000 Bet Over Joshua, Ngannou Fight During a recent appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment. Justice Abimbola Awogboro handed down the six-month sentence without the option of a fine. READ ALSO: Actress Simi Shows Solidarity With Bobrisky Amidst Legal Battle The social media celebrity has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), since his arrest last week. The controversial celebrity was arrested by the anti-graft agency for abusing the local currency. Bobrisky had, earlier on April 5 2024, pleaded guilty to a four-count charge…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ahmad Olarenwaju Belgore is dead. Justice Belgore, who was the Presiding Justice of the Ilorin division of the Court of Appeal, died on Tuesday night. The deceased retired from the Court of Appeal on April, 18, 2023 on attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. About Him Born on April 18, 1953, he studied Law at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he bagged LL.B. (Hons.) with Specialisation in Islamic Law from 1975 to 1978, the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos (Barrister-At-Law (BL) 1978/79…