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The Federal Government has warned Abuja automobile dealer, popularly known as Alamin Sarkinmota, against taunting civil servants in the country about their inability to acquire most of the cars he put up for sale in his advert videos. This was disclosed by the National Orientation Agency in a letter signed by its Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, on Monday. According to Onilu, the agency is not pleased with the recent advert put up by Sarkin-Mola in a video to promote a Mercedes Benz 2023 C300 with Artificial Intelligence functionalities, where he asked the question “Can civil servants afford you?” and the AI…

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has taken a swipe at Rotimi Amaechi, former Rivers state governor, over his recent comments on hunger, dismissing them as “politically motivated”. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike said Amaechi could not have been hungry for food after twenty years in several political positions. During an event organised to mark his 60th birthday anniversary, Amaechi said he is “hungry” Amaechi noted that with the help of the opposition, President Bola Tinubu can be removed from office during the 2027 presidential election. “We’re all hungry, all of us are. If you’re not…

Bello Goronyo, minister of state for works, says the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) needs N800 billion annually to maintain federal roads. Goronyo spoke on Monday when he appeared before the house of representatives committee investigating the alleged non-remittance of the five percent user charge on petrol and diesel for the maintenance of federal roads. “Our roads are the lifelines of commerce and social integration, and their maintenance is not merely a policy directive but a national imperative,” he said. The minister said the five percent user charge enshrined in the FERMA Act is intended to serve as a sustainable road maintenance…

The Federal Government has declared Friday 6th, and Monday 9th June, 2025 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. The Minister assured Nigerians, that the people-oriented reforms and…

Amaechi said this on Friday while commenting on the state of the economy during an event organised to mark his 60th birthday anniversary. Amaechi served as two-term governor of Rivers state from 2007 to 2015 after which he was appointed as minister of transportation by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. He was also the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum from 2011 to 2015. Before becoming governor, he was the speaker of the Rivers house of assembly between 1999 and 2007. He had also served as the pioneer chairman of Nigeria’s conference of speakers of state assemblies. Amaechi has been in Nigeria’s…

At least nine residents are feared dead following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a bus stop in Mairari village, located in Guzamala LGA of Borno state. The blast occurred around 11am on Saturday and left several persons injured. Abdulkarim Lawan, speaker of the Borno state house of assembly, confirmed the incident on Sunday while describing the attack as “unfortunate”. “It is unfortunate that nine of my resilient constituents were killed by planted IEDs while waiting to board vehicles at a local bus stop in Mairari village,” Punch quoted him as saying. “May Allah grant their souls Aljanatul Firdaus.…

Mohammed Abdullahi, former minister of environment under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Under Buhari’s administration, Abdullahi was initially appointed as minister of state for science and technology before he was redeployed to the environment ministry. His resignation from the ruling party was conveyed in a letter dated June 1. The letter was addressed to the APC chairman in his Uke ward, Karu LGA of Nasarawa state, and copied to other party officials. The former minister said he was leaving the party for personal reasons. He expressed appreciation to the ward chairman for the support…

Two people were confirmed dead during celebrations in France following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) victory in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final on Saturday night. More than 100 people were also arrested, and over 500 suffered varying injuries during the violence that erupted in the aftermath of the triumph. The Parisiens crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in a one-sided final at the Allianz Arena in Munich to claim a first UCL title in the club’s history, prompting wild celebrations among supporters. The streets of Paris, and indeed France, were filled with jubilating fans reveling in the French Ligue 1 champions’ historic win. Flares were…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Inter Milan 5-0 at the Allianz Arena, Munich, on Saturday, to claim their first UEFA Champions League (UCL). The Parisiens’ lightening start worked to perfection with two goals within the first 20 minutes, and three more in the second half to defeat the Italian giants in the first ever meeting between both clubs. Victory sealed a first ever UCL title for PSG in the French capital club’s 55 years of existence. Achraf Hakimi, Desire Duoe (brace), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu all scored for PSG in the meeting against a very poor Inter side. PSG were…

Lagelu local government supervisory councilor on Budget and finance, Hon Sunday Olumide Olabisi has extended his congratulations to the local government council boss, Hon Mudashiru Kamorudeen on the milestone of one year in office. Hon Sunday described Kamorudeen as a man with selfless services whose dedication to grassroot development is second to known. “Hon Mudashiru Kamorudeen’s first year in office has been marked by tremendous achievements and positive changes across all wards of Lagelu LG. He has not only demonstrated capacity and character but also the courage to lead with integrity, empathy, and purpose. He deserves every accolade,” Sunday stated.…