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A coalition of northern youth groups has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to as a matter of urgency intervene in the ongoing arraignment, detention, and prosecution of underage #EndBadGovernance protesters nationwide. It described the actions as inhumane and condescending. The Founder of Yan-Almajiri Endowment Initiative and BoT Chairman, Coalition of Northern Youths Groups, Yahaya Mohammed Usman made this appeal in a statement in Minna. Usman decried the ill-treatment and traumatic state the minors looked, insisting, “they look very sick and are wriggling in pain on the floor of the court.” Recall the federal government on Friday arraigned 76 of…
FG has ordered an immediate deposit of dollars held outside the banking system into accounts. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has issued a nine-month ultimatum to individuals that are keeping dollars outside the banking system. Briefing journalists on Thursday after the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said the government has unveiled a new policy for Nigerians to deposit dollar bills held outside the formal banking system without scrutiny. “There will be no penalty; there will be no taxes, and there will…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says taxi driving is a noble means of livelihood and should be embraced to make a decent income. Wike stated this at the FCT Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Programme in the Garki area of Abuja on Thursday when he handed over 80 new cars to beneficiaries to use as taxis. “They are not paying a dime. No; the government is saying this is our support to feed your family and reduce the cost of transportation in the city… Abuja should compete with other cities in the world,” said the…
In a new viral moment that has everyone buzzing, Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage recently shared a set of stunning photos online, sparking an avalanche of reactions. Known for her bold fashion choices, the “Somebody’s Son” singer didn’t hold back in these images, showing off her striking style and undeniable confidence. shocked Fans and celebrities alike couldn’t stop gushing about her look. Some praised her daring style, calling her a true fashion icon, while others admired her poise and charm. Tiwa, who is never one to shy away from making a statement, effortlessly commanded attention, reminding everyone why she’s…
Bobrisky was taken off an Amsterdam bound KLM flight by immigration officers and arrested very late last night October 31 on his way out of the country. The cross dresser took to his IG page to raise an alarm over his arrest and also said he’d gotten badly injured durng his scuffle with immigration officers. He claims the EFCC is behind his arrest… Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Popular social media influencer, Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman, VDM, has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju stated this on Thursday night via a post on his official Facebook page. According to the activist lawyer, the social media critic was arrested after honouring an invitation from the police. He wrote, “Our client, VDM has been detained after honouring police invitation just like yesterday. “VDM has been consistent in saying the Nigerian Police are our friends even when we all know they are not”. This may not be unconnected to the recent use of police…
FG has announced incentives for Nigerians to repatriate foreign funds. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Foreign Currency Voluntary Disclosure, Depositing, Repatriation, and Investment Scheme, known as the Disclosure Scheme, under Executive Order No. 15 of 2023 titled “Disclosure, Depositing, Repatriation, and Investment of Eligible Foreign Exchange Assets and Related Matters Order, 2023,” along with the Foreign Currency Disclosure, Deposit, Repatriation, and Investment Scheme Guidelines, 2024. This Nigeria news platform understands that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, unveiled the guidelines for the scheme last night…
Veteran Nollywood Actor is dead. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Veteran Nollywood actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako is dead. This Nigeria news platform understands that his colleague, Jide Kosoko, announced Agbako’s demise in a post on his Instagram page on Thursday. However, Kosoko failed to reveal the circumstances surrounding Agbako’s death. The movie star wrote, “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. R I P” Agbako was born on February 19, 1923, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The thespian initially worked as a mechanic and amateur boxer…
Bianca Ojukwu and other newly appointed Ministers are set to take the oath of office. NewsOnline Nigeria had earlier reported that the Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed the nomination of Bianca Odimiegwu-Ojukwu as substantive Minister of State, Foreign Affairs. This Nigeria news platform reported that the Red Chamber also confirmed Dr Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade and Development; Dr Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; and Muhammadu Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and Employment. Also on Wednesday, Idi Muktar Maiha was confirmed as Minister of Livestock Development, Yusuf Ata as Minister of…
President Tinubu appoints Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff* President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna. The 56-year-old Oluyede and Lagbaja were coursemates and members of the 39th Regular Course.…