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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been brought under pressure to sack Maj. Gen Barry Tariye Ndiomu, Rtd, as Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme over allegation of  ‘‘gross incompetence, cluelessness and visionless leadership.’’ A press release signed by Comrade Ebiowei Alaowei, National President, Presidential Amnesty Programme Beneficiaries Forum on Monday, alleged that ‘‘Maj-Gen. Barry Tariye Ndiomu, Rtd, has completely bastardised the Presidential Amnesty Programme with his clueless leadership style and has neglected the real beneficiaries of the programme.’’ Alaowei noted that ‘‘He has instead incorporated into the programme people who were never part of the programme. The original beneficiaries of…

Nigerians face tougher times as President Bola Tinubu administration removed Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) subsidy, added 7.5 per cent on diesel and plans to hike electricity tariff. Already, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has notified its customers of an increase in electricity tariff from July 1, 2023. In a statement released on Sunday, June 25, AEDC stated that the review was due to the fluctuation of the Naira in the exchange rate. Also read: NERC supports New Electricity Act The statement reads “Effective July 1st 2023, please be informed that there will be an upward review to the electricity tariff…

Tension that gripped residents of Sokoto metropolis on Sunday over alleged blasphemy of the Holy Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (SAW) ended on a tragic note. This was even as angry mob lynched one Usman Buda, a butcher at Sokoto Abattoir, over an alleged blasphemy of the prophet. According to a report by Daily Trust, the butcher allegedly made the comment during an argument with another trader at the Sokoto main Abattoir around 8 a.m. on Sunday. “Our leaders made a fruitless attempt to save him but they could not contain the crowd. They initially rescued him and hid him before they…

Zenith Bank is the latest company to join the exclusive group of stocks worth over one trillion (SWOOTs) as market capitalization crossed N1 trillion during the week. The stocks in this category are now Airtel Africa, MTN Nigeria, Dangote Cement, BUA Foods, BUA Cement, and Zenith Bank. Its share price appreciated by 3.23% from last week to close at N32 per share taking its market capitalization above a trillion to close at N1.004 trillion. Also read: Nigeria Stock Market Loses N265b On Banks’ Unimpressive Q3 Results At the close of market activities for the week, the combined market capitalization of SWOOTs is now valued at N21.560…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has told Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ‘‘withdraw regulations on customers’ social media handles or face legal action.’’ “Immediately delete the patently unlawful provisions in the Central Bank of Nigeria (Customer Due Diligence) Regulations directing banks to obtain information on customers’ social media handles for the purpose of identification,” SERAP urged. It further urged Mr Folashodun Shonubi, acting CBN Governor, to “withdraw the Circular number FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/007/076 of 20 June 2023 mandating banks and other financial institutions to implement and comply with the unlawful mandatory provisions on customers’ social media handles in the CBN…

Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has restated the readiness of National Assembly to partner President Bola Tinubu administration in changing policies inhibiting progress and development of the country. Akpabio stated this on Saturday at the Thanksgiving Service organised in his honour at the Regina Pacis Auditorium, St. Anne Cathedral Ifuho, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Akpabio who appreciated God for His mercies and grace upon his life and family, thanked the president, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and his colleagues in the Senate for standing by and supporting him…

Tributes have continued to pour as a renowned Mass Communications Professor at the Lagos State University (LASU), Lai Oso, died in a road accident. Oso died Saturday evening when his  SUV car reportedly plunged into a river along the Ijebu axis of Ogun State. The Dean, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, FCMS, Lagos State University, Professor Sunday Alawode, confirmed Oso’s death. Also read: Death of student: Lagos shuts Chrisland Schools Again It was gathered that the academic was returning to Lagos from Delta State University (DELSU), where he was an external examiner at the Department of Mass Communications. From…

Three medical students reportedly died after a speedboat carrying 14 students on a cruise, capsized at a resort in Calabar, Cross River State on Saturday, June 24. The medical students under the aegis of the Nigeria Medical Students Association (NIMSA) came from universities across the country to attend the NiMSA annual Health Week in Calabar. The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the rescue, noting that efforts had intensified to rescue three others as of Saturday evening. It was gathered that the passengers were on a boat cruise when the mishap occurred around 3 pm. An eyewitness…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has pegged the minimum scores for candidates to secure admission into Nigerian universities at 140. The Board also pegged the minimum cut off marks of Polytechnics at 100, while that of Colleges of Education was fixed for 100 as well. The Registrar of the board, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, stated this during a presentation at the 2023 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions and awards in Abuja on Saturday, June 24. He also stated that 100 had been approved as cut off mark into Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. Oloyede, however, noted that…

President Bola Tinubu, who was earlier scheduled to return to Abuja on Saturday from Paris, France, proceeded to London, United Kingdom, for a “short private visit.” A statement by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy says on Friday, said President Tinubu concluded his official trip to Paris, France, during which he had an outstanding participation in a summit for ‘A New Global Financing Pact’ hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. ‘’Aside participating in the summit where he represented Nigeria well, President Tinubu also held high-profile sideline meetings with fellow heads of state and…