Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde Few hours after his arrival at the Ikeja High Court for the hearing of his alleged defamation suit filed against him by the Falanas, popular Nigerian social media influencer, Martin Vincent Otse ( VeryDarkMan) busted into song following the adjournment of the case. As seen in the viral video that surfaced on X, the elated VDM could be seen chanting ‘we no lose o’. The Ikeja High Court had adjourned the hearing of alleged defamation suit to the 23rd of January, 2024. VDM is facing a defamatory suit filed against him by Mr Femi Falana (SAN), and his…

Safiu Kehinde The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived in Abuja on Thursday in preparation for his final burial. His body reportedly arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 12:16 p.m. The funeral services will commence on Thursday with a Service of Songs at the Army Headquarters Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja. The funeral service is slated for Friday at the National Christian Centre, followed by an interment at the military cemetery. NPO reported that the COAS died on 5th of November in Lagos after a brief illness, according to an…

Safiu Kehinde Popular Nigerian social media influencer, Martin Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) has arrived at the Ikeja High Court for the hearing of the defamation lawsuit filed against him by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana. As seen in a viral video on X, VDM, who earlier announced his arrival in Lagos ahead of the court hearing, was met by fans who crowded him as he made his way to the court. NPO reported the defamation lawsuit filed by the Falana family against the social media influencer over his alleged claim of Femi Falana’s involvement in the bribery saga of popular Nigerian…

Safiu Kehinde Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the implementation of N70,000 Minimum Wage for workers in the state. This was made known in a statement issued by the state’s Head of Service (HoS) Stephen Pam, in Jos on Thursday. Pam said that the approval followed the agreement by the Committee on Consequential Adjustment on Salaries signed on Nov. 13. He said that the move demonstrates government’s commitment toward the welfare and wellbeing of workers in the state. The HoS, however, called on all workers in the state to be more committed and dedicated toward the discharge of their…

Safiu Kehinde Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered immediate freezing of all the state bank accounts until further notice. Okpebholo gave the directive in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Thursday in Benin. The governor warned that non-compliance by commercial banks as well as heads of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) would result in severe penalties. “All bank accounts in all commercial banks are now frozen. Commercial banks must ensure strict adherence and prevent any withdrawal from government accounts until further notice,” the statement read. Okpebholo said that necessary investigations and financial reconciliations would…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has announced recording 1.8 million barrels per day crude production following continuous dislodgement of pipeline vandals and crude oil thieves. The company’s Chief Production War Room Officer, Lawal Musa, said this on Thursday in Abuja during a briefing on NNPC Ltd. production. Musa, who is also the Senior Business Advisor to Malam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd., said that the achievement was based on the collaboration between the leadership of NNPC, stakeholders and security agencies. “We achieved this because of the clear mandate by President Bola…

Agency Report The Federal Government has secured a loan facility of 134million dollars from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help farmers boost seeds and grain production in the country. This is contained in a statement issued by Mrs Anthonia Eremah, Chief Information Officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security on Thursday in Abuja. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made his know at the unveiling of the 2024/2025 National Dry Season Farming in Calabar. Kyari explained that with the re-introduction of the national dry season farming to boost year-round agricultural production, the loan would be…

Safiu Kehinde Former Kwara State governor, Bukola Saraki, has paid tribute to his late father, Olusola Saraki, as he marked his 12 Years remembrance. Saraki took to his X handle on Thursday to reflect on his experience since the passing of the prominent Kwara politician. The former lawmaker described his late father’s lifetime as impactful and unforgettable. “Twelve years ago, my father, Oloye, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, passed away. In those twelve years, I have come to realize that when someone like him leaves, they are never truly gone; the impact of their lives echoes through ours in ways that…

Safiu Kehinde At least 148 vulnerable Nigerians repatriated from Niger Republic as arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). According to the statement, the agency’s Lagos Territorial Office, alongside other key stakeholders, received the returnees who were repatriated from Niger Republic on Tuesday. The group of returnees comprising of 120 adult males, 9 adult females, 10 male children, 7 female children, and 2 infants were conveyed to Nigeria by Skymali flight. While the cause of their repatriation was undisclosed, NEMA said they have…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) Board of Directors have made what they described as strategic changes in the company’s leadership with new appointments. In a statement issued on Wednesday by NNPCL’s spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, the Board of Directors announced the appointment of Adedapo Segun, Isiyaku Abdullahi, and Udobong Ntia into the company’s key leadership positions. As contained in the statement, Adedapo was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Umar Ajiya. Isiyaku and Udobong were appointed as the new Executive Vice President Downstream and Executive Vice President Upstream respectively. The leadership shakeup, according to the…