The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday urged journalists to abide by all laws, regulations and guidelines for the September 21 Governorship election in Edo State. It also enjoined journalists to obey all rules and codes from relevant regulatory bodies as well as the ethics of the journalism profession in the discharge of their [...]

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal by former Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva against the victory of Governor Duoye Diri in the last governorship election held in Bayelsa State on November 11, 2023. The Supreme Court, in the judgment on Friday, August 23, on Sylva’s appeal, marked: SC/CV/648/2024, held that the appeal [...]

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian Judiciary to live up to its expectation and shun those who only criticize the judiciary when the pendulum of justice does not swing towards their direction. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President made the call at the public presentation of the book, “Judging With Justice”, an […]

Fidelity Bank has disputed data breach allegations levelled against it by the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC). In a statement on Wednesday, a spokesman for the bank, Meksley Nwagboh, said no data law was violated to warrant the imposition of a N555.8m by the commission. The NDPC had alleged that the bank violated some customers’ […]

Following cases of fake certification recently detected by the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB), examination boards in Kenya and Uganda are now writing Nigeria to verify records presented by Nigerian candidates seeking admissions into tertiary institutions in their respective countries. JAMB made this known in a document ‘Registrar’s Report on 2023 ADMISSION & 2024 UTME […]

Politician and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government to give an account of its dealings and operations regarding the old and new presidential jets. Obi’s stance comes following recent controversies around the Ogun State government’s contract with a Chinese company over […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the decline in the country’s inflation rate in July is a positive sign that its monetary measures are beginning to yield results. The CBN highlighted this development as evidence of the effectiveness of its strategies aimed at stabilising the economy and controlling inflationary pressures. The apex […]

The Federal Government says it has cut down expenditures for the upcoming COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the Special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale said that the measure would save the government about N10 billion from the 11-day event. “Many Nigerians would recall […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has explained why the anti-narcotics agency is proposing a drug test for students of tertiary institutions. On Tuesday, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who spoke on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, said that the agency is treating drugs as a public health issue and not a […]

The Presidency, on Monday, unveiled the new Airbus A330 purchased for President Bola Tinubu. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, released the pictures of the presidential jet via his verified X handle on Monday. The presidential aide stated that the new jet replaces the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought during […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has informed the Federal Government of its plans to embark on a nationwide strike by placing the government on a 21-day notice, The PUNCH reports. Sources within the National Executive Council of ASUU confirmed the PUNCH in Abuja on Monday. The notice was issued at the end of […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of covertly continuing the fuel subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit despite previous claims to the contrary. In a statement on Monday via X, Atiku expressed concerns and accused the federal government of lack of transparency, contrasting Tinubu’s public declaration that the subsidy […]

NDLEA Proposes Mandatory Drug Tests For Varsity Admission The Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kwara State, Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, has proposed that newly admitted university students should be made to undergo mandatory drug tests as part of their admission process. She explained that this would “Serve as a preventive measure while […]

“How My Friends Accused Me Of Using My Sick Wife For Money Ritual” – Obi Cubana Billionaire businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana, has opened up on his wife’s struggle with an illness that almost took her life. Speaking during an interview with host Chude Jideonwo, Obi Cubana revealed that the incident happened after she […]

To reduce the cost of governance, President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York, United States. Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale in a statement on Saturday said the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed […]

Abductors of students of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in Plateau State have established contact with the families of the kidnapped students. The kidnapped have demanded a ransom of ₦50 million to secure the release of their hostages. The Students’ Union Government (SUG) at the varsity, in a statement […]

South African Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday after a fourth-round submission win over bitter rival Israel Adesanya in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena. In the main event of UFC 305, du Plessis appeared to be flagging against the two-time former champion before a spectacular takedown of Adesanya solidified his […]

With the controversial seizure of three presidential jets on routine maintenance in Paris still raising dust, former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has cautioned the Federal Government not to negotiate with Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited. In a statement on Saturday, the Ogun governor between May 2011 and May 2019, labelled the Chinese firm […]

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced a partnership with the Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria to advance the delivery of affordable housing under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme. This collaboration was formalised during a courtesy visit by AHCN President and Chairman of Council, Eno Obongha, and his delegation to the […] The post Ministry partners association on housing scheme appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Matrix Energy Group has denied claims of importing substandard petroleum products into the country, insisting that its products have consistently met approved specifications. The oil marketing and trading company clarified in response to an online publication that Matrix Energy is one of the biggest fuel importers via Malta, a tiny European country. The Chairman of […] The post Oil firm denies importing substandard products appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Samson Siasia, a former Super Eagles player and coach, has officially completed a five-year ban imposed by FIFA over match-fixing allegations. Originally handed a lifetime ban, Siasia's penalty was reduced to five years by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in 2019, which ruled that a lifetime ban was excessive for a first-time offender [...]

Wande Coal was filmed confronting a certain "street boy" at the airport in Lagos State. According to "Airport Girl Celebrity", an airport staff who filmed the incident, the young man was disturbing the singer for money. READ ALSO: ‘Wizkid, Wande Coal Took Loans At Some Point – Music Executive, Godwin Tom Wande Coal seems to have [...]

Sarah Martins has shared the chats she received from a woman who started calling her out after her attempts to beg for money yielded no result. The woman had sent direct messages to the actress to beg for ₦100k to start a business. READ ALSO: I Like Taking Charge In The Other Room – Actress Sarah [...]

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has stated that over 1000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are currently in prison custody nationwide following the recent hunger protests. The protests, which were held between August 1 and 10, turned violent in some parts of the country, with reports of looting and vandalism in several states. On August 6, the Inspector-General of [...]

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki for failing to acknowledge his reinstatement by the court, claiming that he was instrumental in making Obaseki governor. Shaibu made these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s political program, Politics Today, on Friday, August 16. Shaibu revealed that it took former [...]

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.04m and seven property connected to a former- Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order on Thurday following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which is investigating alleged fraudulent activities linked to Emefiele. The […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, called on Nigerians to rally around President Bola Tinubu as he works to address the country’s socio-political, economic, and security challenges. Shettima spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of a book titled ‘Navigating the Politics of Universal Education Policies in Nigeria’ authored by Prof Modupe Adelabu, a […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has accused a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, of subterfuge after a French court ruled in favour of the firm and granted the seizure of presidential jets belonging to the Nigerian government. In a statement on Thursday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga alleged that the Chinese firm is […]

A former Technical Adviser to the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Daniel Kunle, has said that the Dangote refinery can secure the country’s petroleum supply for the next ten years until the country transits to electrical vehicles. Kunle stated this during an interview on Channels Television Politics Today, on Thursday evening, where he addressed the controversies […] The post Dangote refinery will secure Nigeria’s fuel supply for a decade – Expert appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has hinted at an impending forensic audit of the mining sector as part of efforts to sanitise the industry and boost investor confidence. A statement by the Special Assistant on Media to the minister, Segun Tomori on Thursday, said during a meeting with Plateau State Governor […]

A newly published report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has indicated a decline in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate to 33.40 per cent in July 2024 from 34.19 per cent in June 2024. The development marks the first since December 2022, when it last dropped to 21.34 per cent. According to the Bureau’s CPI […]

Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas has withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion and Other Related Bills which seeks to criminalise refusal to sing Nigeria’s reintroduced national anthem. The speaker caved in to heated opposition and outrage that trailed the introduction of the controversial bill which prescribed 10-year jail term for those who refused […]

As the abysmal performance of Team Nigeria at the 2024 Paris Olympics continues to raise dust, Minister of Sports Development John Enoh says the different sporting federations in the country need comprehensive reforms for efficient sports development. The minister, who apologised to Nigerians over the poor outing in Paris, indicted the leadership of sporting federations […]

The Federal Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Tuesday dismissed the sack of a former deputy speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Iroju Ogundeji, ordering the respondent to be reinstated. The judgement came four years after the suit was instituted as Ogundeji challenged his sack by the leadership […] The post Appeal Court reinstates impeached Ondo deputy speaker appeared first on Media Room Hub.

No fewer than 45 students of a private secondary school in Ogun State, ImpactHouse Model Schools, got A1 in their 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination results released by the West African Examinations Council. The results of the students from the private school attracted thrilling comments following a post showing their performance on social media, […] The post WASSCE: Ogun school shines as 45 students score A1 in maths appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The number of overseas workers and students applying to come to the UK has fallen after curbs on visas introduced by the previous government. Workers and their family members applying on skilled worker, health and care, and study visas fell by more than a third in July to 91,300 compared with last year. The decline has been [...]