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The Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee on Appropriation has scheduled the presentation of the 2025 Budget report for Friday, January 31, 2025. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who disclosed this to newsmen, stated that budget defence by relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies will commence on January 7, 2025. The budget was passed after various deliberations on the bill’s general principles by senators […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to freeze 67 banks accounts domiciled in different banks over alleged N52.9 million fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect. The motion sought an order empowering the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, or any other officer of the commission empowered […]

The Federal Government has expressed sympathy with the Government and people of South Korea following the tragic plane crash which led to the death of about 179 passengers. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Nigerian Government described the crash as a tragic loss and reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for the South Korean people. The crash occurred yesterday when the plane skidded off the runway and […]

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has called on motorists to adhere strictly to road traffic rules and regulations to make the Christmas celebration a peaceful and hitch-free one. Mohammed, who made the call in his Christmas message on Wednesday in Abuja, restated his earlier commitment to creating a safer road environment during the Yuletide. He also tasked personnel to ensure a free flow of […]

  The Oyo State Advisory Council has felicitated with Governor Seyi Makinde on his 57th birthday celebration. The council praised the governor’s dedication towards the betterment of Oyo state and its people.  A statement by the Chairman of the Council, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde acknowledged Makinde’s tireless efforts in promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability.  Ayorinde, a Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) commended Governor Makinde’s achievements, including his work in education, healthcare, and […]

The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Christians in the state on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. The governor, in his Christmas message called on Christians to use the opportunity of the festivities to pray for the state and Nigeria and to also spread love among the people. He urged residents to gather and celebrate responsibly by implementing necessary crowd control measures and, where appropriate, involving security […]

Christians in Nigeria are joining their counterparts from across the world to celebrate Christmas. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 among billions of people around the world. Today and tomorrow, Boxing Day have been declared public holidays by the federal government to enable Christians enjoy the celebration of the birthday of Jesus Christ.

Embattled human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi has regained his freedom after meeting his bail conditions. This was disclosed by activist politician, Omoyele Sowore on his social media page on Tuesday. He wrote: “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held at the prison yards in Ekiti state and is now returning home to Lagos. The struggle continues!” A few days ago, a Chief Magistrate Court […]