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N49.7 Trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill: N’Assembly Sets 31st January For Laying of Reports Before Passage By Shalom Oludele   Following the presentation of the N49.7 Trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 18th December 2024, the National Assembly has set 31st January 2025 as the tentative date for its passage, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, …

AKURE SUN SET AT DAWN: Tayo Oluwatuyi, Ondo SSG dies Ondo State government has announced the passage of Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi the Secretary to the Ondo State Government (SSG). According to a press release by the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Orientation Otunba ‘Wale Akinlosotu, Oluwatuyi was involved in a ghastly car accident on Sunday, 15th December, 2024, while traveling …

Former Senate President Says General Abbe’s Death Will Live Yawning Vacuum In Nigeria     Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has described the demise of General Godwin Osagie Abbe as the fall of an Iroko, a fallen hero that has left a yawning vacuum in the Nigerian state. Senator Mark said General Abbe was an uncommon patriot …

NNPCL Brings Down Petrol Price To N899 Per LitreB By Shalom Oludele   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has brought down the pump price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. The product which previously sold at N1,020 will now sell at N899 per litre According to the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria …

Why Kaduna Varsity Appoints Sen. Shehu Sani As Ambassador Green Sustainability Initiative By Israel Bulus, Kaduna   In recognition of his contributions to environmental causes , Kaduna State University (KASU) has appointed former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani’s the Ambassador of the institution’s Green Sustainability Initiative. The appointment conveyed in a letter signed by the Chairman, Green KASU Committee, Kaduna State …

Youth Corps’ Member Slumps, Dies In Kebbi  By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi   A Youth Corps’ member deployed to Kebbi State, Tayachibiyacha Ebal, has slumped and died at Dakin Gari NYSC Orientation Camp. It was gathered that the youth corps’ member who suddenly slumped was immediately rushed to the camp clinic for medical attention. She was later taken to the Federal …

2024 Budget Will Extend Into Mid 2025 –Akpabio By Shalom Oludele The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that the 2024 budget will be extended to June 2025. He made this known in his opening remark during the 2025 Appropriation Bill presentation  by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the joint sitting of the National Assembly, on Wednesday, December 18. …

Yahaya Bello To Remain In EFCC’s Custody As Court Strikes Out Bail Application By Shalom Oludele Justice Maryann Anenih of a Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday, struck out the bail application filed by the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. According to Anenih, the bail application was struck out on the grounds that it was filed …

The life and legacy of Princess Olajumoke Eunice Asabi Ajanaku: A trailblazer in family, faith, and community On 10th June 1941, beneath the bustling skies of Lagos, a royal legacy was reborn at the storied Island Maternity Hospital. Princess Olajumoke Eunice Asabi Ajanaku arrived with a noble cry, the precious child of Prince George Oginni Adegbite. Her lineage sparkled with …

Fire Destroys Properties, Goods Worth Millions of Naira In Idumota Market By Shalom Oludele     Idumota underbridge spare parts market at Ebute Ero area has been gutted by fire, and properties and goods worth hundreds of millions of naira destroyed.   The fire which started at about 11pm on Friday gutted the buildings used as shops for selling motor …