The All Farmers Association of Nigeria in Osun State has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office, citing his administration’s commitment to boosting agricultural production and ensuring food security in the state. Speaking at the commissioning of Farmers’ House and Free Distribution of Agricultural Inputs to Rice Farmers, the AFAN Representative, David Ogunsade, said the endorsement became necessary because Governor Adeleke has recorded super achievements in the agricultural sector and undra structural projects. Ogunsade, who was represented by Toki Adekunle said, “For the first time that the Governor came here, seeing that the project which was started…
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The Rivers State Police Command has warned against the rising trend of women collecting transport fare from men and failing to turn up for meetings, describing it as a criminal offence. The caution follows a viral video in which the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, on Wednesday in a video on X said the practice amounted to fraud and could attract punishment under the law. “Why will you collect money from man without going to see him. It is an offence, a punishable offence. “It is obtaining money under false pretence. 419,” she explained. Iringe-Koko stressed that such actions…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will soon deploy its officials in continuous voter registration (CVR) centres to harmonise database collection. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, spoke on Wednesday when the NIMC management team visited the electoral umpire’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu said with INEC holding the database of citizens for elections and NIMC in custody of the records of citizens generally, both agencies have the largest biometric database of citizens in Nigeria. “Since the ultimate goal is to enrol every citizen with NIMC, we look forward to the day when your database will…
Sultana, the BBNaija season 10 housemate, has revealed that she was forced into marriage at the age of 15. In a recent conversation with fellow housemate Jason Jae, the model detailed her early struggles, explaining that the union was entirely against her will. “I was married off really young as a child. I was about 15. Was it something I wanted? No, it was not something I wanted, but it happened,” she said. The reality star credited her own strong will for her escape from the marriage. She described how her personal growth and evolving identity during her university years…
May Edochie, estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has issued a cease-and-desist notice to her former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, accusing him of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and defamation. In a letter from her legal team at Graylaw Partners, May alleged that Ugwuonye’s social media posts contained falsehoods that ridiculed her, damaged her reputation, and endangered her safety through malicious threats and false claims. The letter further claimed that Ugwuonye’s actions incited third parties to spread harmful content, causing May significant harm. She demanded that he halt such posts, remove existing ones, issue a public apology, and publish a retraction across his…
May Yul-Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has taken legal action against Yinka Theisen, the former lover of Linc Edochie, accusing her of cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and defamation. In a cease and desist letter issued by her legal team, Graylaw Partners, on September 4, 2025, May alleges that Yinka’s social media posts have maliciously targeted her, spreading falsehoods that have tarnished her reputation and endangered her safety. According to the letter, Yinka’s posts go beyond mere defamation, employing a tone and manner that constitute “ridicule, unwarranted and harmful behaviour” and a “calculated assault” on May’s character. The allegations…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Port Harcourt Zone has called on schools to equip their Internet Computer Technology (ICT) centres to meet WAEC standards, ensuring a seamless transition to computer-based examinations. Mr. Adeniran-Amusan Akim, WAEC Zonal Coordinator, made the announcement during a sensitization programme on Thursday in Port Harcourt, organized by Teadro Systems Ltd in collaboration with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Bank of Industry (BOI), Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, and Canon. Akim revealed that the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) will be fully implemented starting with the 2026 diet. He emphasized the need…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has named eTranzact International Plc as a certified provider for its nationwide e-invoicing rollout, building on their existing partnership in VAT automation under the Tax Administration 2.0 initiative. The approval marks a significant step in Nigeria’s push to digitize tax and business processes. In a statement released on Thursday, Adeyemi Opene, Head of Corporate Communications at FIRS, announced that eTranzact’s certification reinforces its role as a key partner in modernizing tax administration. “This approval strengthens eTranzact’s position as a trusted collaborator in the government’s digitisation efforts, ensuring seamless and efficient tax processes,” Opene said.…
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has lamented the new 5% tax on all refined fossil fuel sales, including petrol and diesel. In a post on his official X handle late on Wednesday, Obi said instead of easing hardship, the government has imposed more burden on Nigerians. The former Anambra State governor stated that the 5% fuel tax should have waited until Nigerians begin to see tangible improvements in their lives from all the many promises from President Bola Tinubu. “Nigerians will pay a 5% tax when buying their everyday fuel or diesel at…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed the nation’s capital on Thursday morning to embark on a 10-day working vacation in Europe, marking the start of his 2025 annual leave. The trip, announced by the presidency, will see the Nigerian leader splitting his time between France and the United Kingdom before returning home. In a statement released early Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that the vacation is part of Tinubu’s routine annual leave and will span 10 working days. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today, September 4, to commence a working vacation…