Author: Toptech

Asari Dokubo, a prominent chieftain from the Niger Delta and former President of Ijaw Youth Worldwide, has issued a stark warning to President Bola Tinubu and Minister Nyesom Wike regarding any attempts to remove Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office. Source link

The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, has highlighted the importance of information and intelligence sharing among security agencies. He expressed concern, however, over the lack of information exchange between these agencies in Nigeria. Speaking on Tuesday at a workshop designed to promote inter-agency collaboration among law enforcement bodies, Gaidam noted that he observed this issue upon assuming office in May 2023. Ibrahim Gaidam The minister emphasized the need to enhance collaboration and communication among security agencies to more effectively address insecurity in the country. Gaidam said, “On assumption of Office in August 2023, I observed that there was no…

Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chief Executive Officer, NPAG, said this at the 2024 OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week on Tuesday in Lagos. Speaking as one of the panelists, Abdul-Hamidsaid that the move was aimed at strengthening Ghana’s energy security, and to deepen regional economic cooperation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2024 OTL, 18th edition, has the theme “Alliances for Growth”. According to Abdul-Hamid, Ghana is seeking an agreement with Dangote Refinery, and reducing its reliance on more costly imports from Rotterdam. He said that Ghana had also expanded its export agreements to include Burkina Faso, Mali, and…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims “maybe” Vinicius Junior deserved to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. In a interview on Tuesday, the manager alluded maybe Vinicius deserved the title, even though his player Rodri Hernandez won it. However, he was quick to add that the decision was not made by experts of the game. “Vinicius should’ve won the Ballon d’or? Maybe, but it’s what happened. Guardiola preferred Vinícius won the Ballon d’Or than his player Rodri – Getty image “It’s journalists, it’s not a group of elite people that decide what they have to do. “It’s all around the…

The ministerial nominees include Bianca Ojukwu (Foreign Affairs), Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Dingyadi (Labour and Employment), and Jumoke Oduwole (Industry, Trade and Investment). Others awaiting screening are Idi Mukhtar Maiha (Livestock Development), Yusuf Ata (Housing and Urban Development), and Suwaiba Ahmad (State Education). In a statement issued by Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, the postponement was described as a necessary measure to ensure all nominees complete their pre-screening formalities. “The scheduled screening of Ministerial Nominees has been postponed by the Senate,” the statement reads. “This is to allow all nominees…

Ayorinde AdeBello, a pastor recently suspended by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has publicly denied allegations of homosexuality that prompted his suspension. The church announced the temporary suspension of AdeBello, along with another pastor, in an RCCG memo dated October 28, 2024. The memo, signed by National Overseer Sunday Akande, called for an investigation into the allegations. The memo emphasized that RCCG’s doctrine strictly opposes homosexuality, citing biblical principles as its foundation. In response, AdeBello took to Instagram to deny the allegations, stating, “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers.” Ayorinde AdeBello He explained that his initial…

These accusations emerged through anonymous messages reportedly sent to a popular blog, with the individuals alleging sexual abuse by the two church leaders. In a statement released by the RCCG leadership, National Overseer Pastor Sunday Akande confirmed the suspension and emphasised the church’s commitment to upholding biblical principles. “This memo serves to inform you of serious allegations of homosexuality against Pastor Ayorinde Ade Bello and Deacon Oke Mayowa,” read Akande’s memo, which was distributed to all national church organs. RCCG officials underscored the importance of conducting a thorough and confidential inquiry. The church’s doctrine, as emphasised in the statement, strictly…

A representative of the Minister of Blue and Marine Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has claimed that a multi-billion-dollar agreement by the federal government for the International Cargo Tracking Notes (ICTN) was flawed. Babatunde Sule, a Director in the Ministry, made this assertion on Monday while representing Oyetola before a House investigative panel examining the delays in implementing the cargo tracking project, which experts estimate is costing Nigeria $500 million monthly. The hearing, organized by the House of Representatives Committee on Shipping, Customs, Ports and Harbors, Maritime Safety, Education, and Administration, is investigating the contract’s non-implementation. Gboyega Oyetola Sule justified the delay,…

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) are demanding that Finance Minister Wale Edun release their members’ withheld salaries. President Bola Tinubu has reportedly approved the payment, yet the funds remain unreleased. SSANU President Muhammed Ibrahim, speaking on The Morning Show on Channels Television, highlighted the unions’ frustrations, asserting that the delay lies solely with the Ministry of Finance. “The President has approved; the Ministry of Education has conveyed the approval,” Ibrahim stated. “It is within the precinct of the Ministry of Finance. So, the Minister of Finance…

On Tuesday, the Naira experienced an appreciation in the official market, trading at N1,630.45 to the dollar. This positive movement in the currency exchange rate reflects a potential stabilization in the foreign exchange market, which has been characterized by volatility in recent times. Analysts are observing this development closely, as it may indicate a shift in investor confidence and economic conditions in Nigeria. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ showed that this represents a 2.40 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Monday, when it exchanged at N1,670.65 to a dollar. Also, the…