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•By Halimah Olamide The former /Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Babatunde Iruker, has stated that Nigerians deserve a better deal. He made the assertion while reacting to his dismissal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday. Recall that NPO Reports reported that the Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale announced the dismissal of Babatunde Irukera as the FCCPC EVC/CEO and Alexander Ayoola Okoh of BPE as part of a restructuring move. Irukera in his post on X expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve and assured that he left a legacy in…

By David Orji Major sugar refineries across the nation have pledged to not increase sugar prices during the Ramadan. This promise was made during a tour of the refineries by Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, MD, CFA, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment. During her visits to leading sugar producers such as Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, BUA Sugar Refinery Ltd, Flour Mills Limited, Bestaf Ltd, Golden Sugar Company, and the Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CHBN), Dr. Uzoka-Anite observed a steadfast commitment to maintaining price stability. “Rest assured, there will be no increase in sugar prices, especially during Ramadan,” the Minister affirmed,…

By Safiu Kehinde The Police Command in Kaduna State, has dismissed as misleading, media reports on the purported abduction of commuters along Kaduna-Abuja Expressway on Jan. 6. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan. “To counter the misinformation flow, the Command wishes to set the record straight. “There was a heavy gun duel along Kaduna-Abuja expressway between security operatives and armed bandits on Jan. 6, at 23:30 hours or thereabout. “The incident occurred when the armed bandits in large number attempted to cross the said expressway at…

Boeing’s latest 737 MAX crisis deepened after United Airlines and Alaska Airlines said they had found loose parts on multiple grounded MAX 9 aircraft, raising new concerns among industry experts about how its best-selling jet family is manufactured. U.S. regulators grounded 171 MAX 9 planes after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines-operated flight not long after taking off from a Portland, Oregon, airport on Friday, forcing pilots to scramble to land the plane safely. Alaska Airlines (ALK.N) said late on Monday that initial reports from its technicians indicated some “loose hardware” was visible on some aircraft in the relevant…

In 2023, Davido has cemented his position as a global force within music. Often called ‘The King of Afrobeats’, Davido has been a forerunner in connecting the world to Afrobeats. In November, Davido received three nominations for the upcoming Grammy Awards, which marks his first Grammy nominations. In 2023, he also launched the first ever A.W.A.Y. Festival (Are We African Yet), which’s mission is to unite communities, promote collaboration and celebrate the diversity and magic of African music and culture, and is an opportunity to build coalition between Africa and the world. Your album ‘Timeless’ has broken several records, becoming…

By Halimah Olamide The Federal Government hinted of a plan to investigate at least 107 private universities across the country to ascertain their suitability for academic programmes. Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, stated this in Abuja when he inaugurated the panel to probe award of fake degrees in the country. NPO Reports that the government said it would investigate award of fake degrees as part of the fallouts of a discovery of rampant sale of degrees from universities in Republic of Benin and Togo, two West African countries. Mamman, while disclosing government plans, said universities granted operational licenses in…

Safiu Kehinde In the wake of Federal Government’s directive of 60 percent slash in travel delegation, Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has charged state government and the legislative to emulate the Federal Government’s action towards the reduction in cost of governance. Commending the FG’s directive in a recent interview on Politics Today Program aired by Channels Television, Shekarau, called for the extension of the directive to state government across the nation. “Since this is extended to ministries, I want to urge the state too to borrow a leaf from the Federal Government by taking some steps. “There are lot of…

Safiu Kehinde National Television Authority (NTA) has signed Memorandum of Understanding with AfroSport TV for the transmission of the 2024 African Cup of Nations. The Nigerian broadcasting network made this known in a recent post on their X handle (formerly Twitter), revealing the partnership with the Satellite TV for the transmission of 52 matches. “NTA signs memorandum of understanding with afro sports for transmission of 52 matches of africa cup of nations in cote d’ivoire.” The post read. Following the decision of giant sporting broadcasting network, Supersport, not to air this year’s edition of AFCON, the NTA had calmed the…

By David Orji Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday met with the Super Eagles squad for the 2024 African Cup of Nation’s tournament. Sanwo-Olu, while speaking with the players and their handlers, charged them to play with passion, unity and determination, urging them to make Nigeria proud and bring the trophy home. The governor with the Nigerian players and others In his words: “It was an honour to host the Super Eagles this evening at the Lagos State/NFF Send Forth event as they gear up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. “My prayers are with our team for strength, resilience…

By Halimah Olamide A former governorship aspirant in Osun Elder Peter Babalola has come under probe over alleged misappropriation of a sum of N200m belonging to the Osun State College of Education, Ila Orangun. Babalola who was also a Chief of Staff to former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, is a major political figure in Osun. He hails from Ikire, in Ayedade Local Government Area of the state. Olawale Rasheed, spokesman to the governor, disclosed the probe plan in a statement on Tuesday. He said already, the panel to probe Babalola, who has been locked in verbal war with the Provost of…