Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Labour and Employment Minister, Simon Lalong is expected to leave his ministerial position to assume a Senate seat, barring any last-minute change. Following a Court of Appeal ruling affirming his win in the Plateau South Senatorial election, there are indications that Lalong is poised to join the Senate. Lalong recently received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), solidifying his senatorial status. Sources close to Lalong who spoke with Vanguard revealed that the former Plateau State governor and Tinubu Presidential Council director, is preparing to step into his new role in the Senate. According to the source, “The…

One of the 27 Rivers State House of Assembly members who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Linda Somari Stewart, has reversed her decision. Recall that 27 members of the House of Assembly said to be loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and immediate governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, dumped the PDP for the APC. The lawmakers announced their defection at the plenary on Monday, citing division in the PDP as the reason for the move. A source told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that Stewart, the lawmaker representing Okrika in…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday (today) presented the 2024 budget to the Lagos State House of Assembly. The governor arrived at the assembly complex this afternoon and mounted the podium recognizing dignitaries including royal fathers, captains of industries, religious leaders, heads of government agencies and previous holders of offices within the House of Assembly and current officials. He also thanked the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, and his colleagues for their support to his administration as he presented the budget of over N2 trillion, which is expected to cover planned capital projects, recurrent expenditure, and anticipated revenue for the fiscal year,…

The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji, has officially acknowledged the receipt of a letter from Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, informing the Assembly about his intention to go on a medical vacation and delegating his powers to his deputy. There were controversies earlier about the said letter as Governor Akeredolu, who is currently unwell departed the country today for another medical leave. Oladiji, however, confirmed to journalists during a press briefing held in Akure, the state’s capital city, on Wednesday that the assembly is now officially informed of the governor’s decision. Oladiji explained that the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in the Chairman and members of the Federal Civil Service Commission, (FCSC). The FCSC chairman and members were sworn in on Wednesday during the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting inside the State House in Abuja. Those sworn in include Professor Tunji Olaopa as the Chairman and Dr. Dauda Jalo, Edet Eyoma, Chamberlain Nwele, Rufus Godwins and Dr. Adamu Hussein as members. Other members of the commission confirmed by the Senate include Aminu Nabegu, Hindatu Abdullahi, Shehu Aliyu, Odekunle Rukiyat, Princess Sarah Adebisi, and Dr. Festus Oyebade. The new FCSC leadership commenced work on…

Rwanda will hold presidential and parliamentary polls on July 15 next year, the election commission said Tuesday, as President Paul Kagame prepares to run for a fourth term in office. The 66-year-old has ruled over the landlocked African nation with an iron fist for decades and was returned to office — with more than 90 percent of the vote — in elections in 2003, 2010 and 2017. He also presided over controversial constitutional amendments in 2015 that allowed him to run for more terms and stay in power until 2034. “Throughout the country, the polling date for the president of…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has emphasized the urgent need to invest N81 billion in order to complete the construction of Abuja’s second runway. Keyamo said the additional runway is crucial to meet the growing demands of air traffic and enhance the safety and efficiency of operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. This was as he disclosed that President Tinubu has approved the purchase of screening machines for the five international airports in the country. Keyamo made the demand when he met with the 10th Assembly joint committee on aviation technology for the 2024 Ministry…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the posting of Commissioner of Police Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha to the Lagos State Police Command. Adegoke, who just graduated from the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, is to take over from DCP Waheed Ayilara, who had headed the command in an acting capacity. Adegoke was a divisional police officer in charge of the Ilupeju and Ajao Estates divisions at some point in his career. He was also Area Commander, Sango Area Command, Ogun State, and Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of administration at Zone…

Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement, describing his career as “the most beautiful and intense journey of my life”. The 39-year-old, who captained the Azzurri to their Euro 2020 win, has called time on playing after 23 years. The defender made his name at Juventus and since June 2022 has been playing in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Los Angeles FC. LAFC were beaten 2-1 by Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup final on Saturday. Posting on X, Chiellini added: “You have been my everything. With you I have travelled a unique and unforgettable path. “But now it is time to…

Manchester United’s season of misery plunged even further into the depths of despair as they exited the Champions League at the group stage after defeat by Bayern Munich at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s side, beaten 3-0 at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, needed to beat the Bundesliga champions and hope that there was no winner in the other group game between Copenhagen and Galatasaray. And even though Bayern were already comfortable winners of Group A, United were still unable to fulfil their part of the bargain on a night of bitter disappointment. United were already…

Real Madrid came from behind to beat Union Berlin and reach the Champions League last 16 with a 100% record. The hosts went ahead through Kevin Volland after goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow saved Luka Modric’s penalty. A win would have taken the Germans into the Europa League play-offs, but former Stoke and Newcastle striker Joselu scored two headers to put Real ahead. Alex Kral’s low shot made it 2-2, before Dani Ceballos finished from Jude Bellingham’s pass for the winning goal. Fourteen-time European champions Real won all six of their Group C matches to end with 18 points, eight more than…

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is prioritizing and improving Nigeria’s health sector through massive investments and the allocation of increased funds to the sector in the proposed 2024 budget. The President made this declaration at the unveiling of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the signing of the Health Renewal Compact by Federal, State Governments, and Development Partners in Abuja on Tuesday. The event was a part of activities marking Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, observed annually on December 12. “Delivering improved quality health is an underpinning factor in my promise of Renewed Hope to Nigerians. That hope…