February 18, 2025
Reps Summon INEC Chair Over Delayed Assembly Bye-Elections
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step to address the delay in conducting bye-elections for vacant seats in the National and State Assemblies. The House has mandated its Committee on Electoral Matters to invite INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, to explain the reasons behind the delay. The decision was made during plenary, following […]
FG launches Anti-Bullying Initiative: Committee, Hotline to Tackle School Bullying
The Federal Ministry of Education has taken a significant step towards ensuring student welfare and safety by establishing a seven-member committee to address bullying in all Nigerian schools. This move reinforces the Ministry’s commitment to providing a secure learning environment. The committee’s primary responsibilities include reviewing reported cases of bullying and taking swift action to […]
Ekiti Tragedy: Couple Found Dead, Children left in Distress
A gruesome discovery occurred in the Ita Eku area of Igirigiri Road in Odo Ado, Ado Ekiti. A couple was found dead in their residence. This left their children in distress. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with neighbors alerted to the scene by the cries of the children. The exact circumstances surrounding the deaths are […]
CBN Mandates Directors with non-performing insider loans to Resign
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has demanded that bank directors with non-performing insider loans resign immediately.Insider loans are those made by a bank or financial institution to its own executives, directors, workers, large shareholders, or other linked parties. On Monday, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a circular signed by Adetona Adedeji, acting director […]
Nigeria Business Reforms: Federal Government Disburses $68.36m to 28 States
The Federal Government has disbursed $68.36 million to 28 states under the States Action on Business Enabling Reforms Programme. This programme is a $750 million loan initiative. It is supported by the World Bank. The aim is to improve the ease of doing business across Nigeria. Key Highlights: – 33 states signed the Subsidiary Loan […]
Man Charged for Sending ex-lover’s sex tape to her Husband
Gbenga Oluwatomisin, 44, has been charged with leaking his ex-lover’s sex film to her spouse. He was charged in the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan. Prosecuting attorney Insp Sikiru Opaleye claims that the defendant planned the crime on January 7th with other people who are currently at large. Oluwatomisin allegedly sent the recorded voice […]
NLC Shuts Down IBEDC After 3,000 Employees were Fired.
On Tuesday, February 18, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company ceased operations due to a protest organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress’s Oyo State chapter. Kayode Martin, the chairman of the Oyo State NLC, organized the demonstration to voice their displeasure over the recent termination of more than 3,000 IBEDC employees. The IBEDC office was closed […]
Electricity Theft: Nigerian Consumers to be Penalized for Illegal Connections and Meter Tempering
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that electricity consumers will be fined for bypassing their prepaid meters or engaging in illegal connections. The fines, which range from N100,000 to N300,000, are part of an amended order aimed at reducing unauthorized access to electricity, meter tampering, and bypass. Fine Structure – Non-maximum demand single-phase […]
Peter Obi Condemns Indiscriminate Market Closures, Advocates Support for MSMEs
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has reiterated his call. He advocates for the immediate reopening of markets not involved in illegal drug trading. Obi emphasized the importance of protecting small businesses, citing them as a vital component of Nigeria’s economy. Obi criticized uninformed decision-making by leaders, arguing that it leads […]
Notre Dame move’s to Top in AP women’s basketball poll
The Ap top 25 womens college basketball poll Notre Dame moved to No1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll on Monday, becoming the third team to reach that spot this season. It’s the first time since the 2020-21 season that there have been that many teams to hold the top spot in one year. […]