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By Peter Omopo  Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political office holders by more than 100 per cent. In a statement posted on X late Wednesday, Obi described the move as a “shameless grab for more” at the expense of ordinary Nigerians grappling with worsening economic conditions. “The recent proposal by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to increase the salaries of political leaders is causing widespread anger and bitterness among Nigerians,” Obi said. “Such thinking in…

21st August 2025 By Peter Omopo Tension has escalated in the Ubulu-Uku kingdom of Delta State following the alleged suspension of the Onishe (kingmaker), Chief Asika Onwordi James, a move that has triggered confusion and division within the community. A suspension letter, currently circulating on social media, announced the removal of Chief Onwordi, but a counter-letter purportedly signed by the traditional ruler, HRM Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze I, has rejected the development, describing it as fake and unauthorized. The counter statement read, “On behalf of His Royal Majesty, Agbogidi Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze I, Obi of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, and the…

By Peter Omopo / 20th August 2025 Pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, on Wednesday led a delegation of party chieftains to Kaduna to condole with the family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Akande described Buhari as “a patriotic leader” whose legacy of service and integrity would outlive him. Speaking at the residence of the late president, the APC elder statesman said the news of Buhari’s death came to him as a personal shock. “I first heard of his death when I was abroad. Before then, I had…

By Peter Omopo / 20th August 2025 The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reiterated that passengers must completely switch off their mobile phones and other electronic devices during aircraft take-off and landing, stressing that the measure is crucial for aviation safety. Speaking on Arise Television’s News Night on Tuesday, NCAA spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, said compliance was not optional as it forms part of airlines’ security programmes and safeguards passengers’ lives. Achimugu’s clarification followed a recent incident in which Ibom Air banned a passenger, Comfort Emmanson, after she physically assaulted a crew member who instructed her to turn off her…

By Peter Omopo / 20th August 2025 The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has appealed to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to resolve their differences and work together in the interest of peace and development in Yorubaland. The council’s President, Fayemi Fakayode, made the appeal in a statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday, stressing that unity among Yoruba monarchs would fast-track progress and strengthen cultural heritage. The call comes amid a rift between the two foremost traditional rulers after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the title…

By Peter Omopo / 20th August 2025 The Federal Government has clarified that patients in the Northwest are not excluded from its kidney dialysis subsidy scheme, currently being piloted across 11 federal tertiary health institutions. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said the initiative has reduced the cost of a dialysis session from about ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. The statement, signed by the Deputy Director and Head of Information & Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, explained that the subsidy is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at easing the financial burden on…

By Peter Omopo / 20th August 2025 Former Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye, has officially retired from professional football at the age of 36. Ideye confirmed his decision on Tuesday in a post shared via his X handle, describing the move as one made with “mixed emotions.” “After much thought and consideration with mixed emotions, I’ve decided to retire from professional football,” he wrote. “I will first like to thank God for the talent and the long career I’ve enjoyed. I thank my family and friends for their unwavering love, support and understanding till this day.” The striker, who earned…

By Peter Omopo / 20th August 2025 The Nigerian delegation at the ongoing Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) has come under scrutiny after the country’s exhibition booth was found unmanned. A participant at the summit, Idris Bello, raised the alarm on Wednesday by posting a video and photographs of the empty booth on X (formerly Twitter). “I hate to show negative things about Nigeria, but it is sad that Nigeria is the only unmanned booth at TICAD9 in Japan,” Bello wrote. “Upon all the folks who probably got estacode for coming to Japan, only God knows how…

On Location, appointed by FIFA as the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26 TM, have announced Integral as their Nigerian Exclusive Sales Agent for the tournament.  As an Officially Appointed Exclusive Sales Agent, Integral will be the point of contact in Nigeria to sell official hospitality packages for the FIFA World Cup 26™. “We are thrilled to partner with our new international sales agent, Integral, on the FIFA World Cup 26™,” said Alicia Falken, General Manager of On Location’s FIFA World Cup 26™ business. “Their expertise in hospitality sales in Nigeria and deep understanding of their market…

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB), a premium financial institution with proud origins in Edo State, has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots empowerment and the welfare of civil and public servants in the State. The Bank, known for its transformative role in driving financial inclusion across Nigeria, is engaging the Edo State Government on new initiatives designed to enhance access to affordable financial services. During a high-level meeting with Edo State Head of Service (HOS), Dr. Anthony Okungbowa Esq., at Government House, Benin-City, LAPO’s Director of Marketing and Communication, Mr. Oluremi Akande, emphasized the Bank’s mission of delivering affordable, competitive, and…