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Ahead of today’s swearing-in ceremony for ministers-designate, a lawmaker representing Akoko Northeast and Northwest federal constituency of Ondo, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has resigned from the National Assembly. Mr Tunji-Ojo’s resignation followed his nomination and appointment by President Bola Tinubu as a minister. His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, late Sunday night. In the letter, Mr Tunji-Ojo confirmed that his resignation was necessitated by his ministerial appointment. “Our dear country is in dire need of collaborative and concerted efforts that would engender the much-needed advancement to greater heights and I…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted $20 million cash suspected to be counterfeit. The agency said its operatives found the stash on Friday during a stop and search operation along Abaji-Lokoja road in the federal capital territory (FCT). In a statement on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said the suspected fake dollars was recovered from a bus coming from Lagos to Abuja, while the driver of the vehicle has been arrested. The agency also seized illicit drugs recovered at a warehouse in Alaba market in Lagos state. The warehouse is said to be owned by a wanted…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of three Ministers. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Engr. Abubakar Momoh has been redeployed from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The Federal Ministry of Youth is to be re-assigned to a Minister-designate soon. The Ministers-designate allocated to the Federal Ministries of Transportation, Interior, and Marine & Blue Economy have been reshuffled as follows: (A) H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola is redeployed as the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy (B) Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo is…

Ministers appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are set to hit the ground running following their official inuaguration on Monday at the Presidential Villa Abuja. The confirmation followed the successful documentation of over 40 of the ministerial nominees at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Sunday. Willie Bassey, Director, Information Office of the SGF said in a terse statement, ” we can authoritatively inform our colleagues that as the documentation winds down today, so far we have successfully documented over forty Ministers-Designate. “The process was seamless as there were four registration points and it…

Actor Yul Edochie has urged Nigerians to relax for President Bola Tinubu to fix Nigeria. He wore a white shirt with an inscription that reads: “Relax, Jagaban will fix Nigeria” with a caption on his X(formerly Twitter) handle. Edochie wrote: "ASIWAJU BOY.100%. UNAPOLOGETICALLY. I LOVE TINUBU. #officialABAT I BELIEVE IN HIM. AND I'M PRAYING FOR HIM TO SUCCEED".

Lloyd, son of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu got married to his heartrob, Tiffany in Abuja on Saturday. Top chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) including three former Senate Presidents – Anyim Pius Anyim, David Mark and Bukola Saraki – and PDP governorship candidate in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye, among others, stood in for Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice. Ekweremadu, who represented Enugu West senatorial district in the Senate for about two decades, is being held in a UK prison with his wife Beatrice after they were found guilty of organ trafficking and sentenced to different…

Draped in stardust and memories, Obinna Nwafor, the enigmatic Saint Obi of the theatrical realm has been ceremoniously laid to rest in the embrace of his birthplace within the vibrant Imo State. The final farewell for the cinematic icon took place under the sun-kissed canvas of a Friday sky, more than three months after his death. In a poignant ballet of emotion, his ex-wife, kids, and other family members all gathered in attendance, encapsulated within an atmosphere of solemn reflection. On the poignant Friday of August 18, 2023, the mortal remains of the esteemed Nollywood thespian, Obinna Nwafor, affectionately recognized…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives in Enugu have arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in the state. In a statement, Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesperson, said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday in a sting operation in the state, following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities. According to Uwujaren, the suspects are Godwin Ogbonna; Bright Chidozie; Chukwuebuka Ugwu; Ifesi Isaac; Collins Nnachi; Micheal Nnamdi; Ikechukwu Anya; Nneji Onyebuchi; Nwali Chukwudi and Godwin Okwuchi Promise. Others are Chijioke Henry; Chinwetalu Harrison; Somadina James; Ejike Ezeoha; Seth Onodika; Akuh Stanley; Emmanuel Opara; Nonso Martin; Ugochukwu Ibeh and Ikenna…

It was a sad day in Aba, Abia State, and Abia Christendom as a married church evangelist and mother of 5 was found dead in a hotel room, allegedly during a marathon sex session with her church Overseer in a Guest House in the Ovom area of Aba metropolis. According to sources, she decided to seek solace in the arms of the church Bishop when nature calls, most likely because her husband works outside the state.   According to a source, the deceased evangelist, Happiness Echieze had lodged in a hotel with the Bishop and General Overseer of the church…