Author: Bartholomew Madukwe
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States to generate, transmit and distribute electricity, as Buhari signs amended constitution
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law the constitutional amendment allowing states in the country to licence, generate, transmit, and distribute electricity. This was made known in a tweet by the presidential media spokesperson, Tolu Ogunlesi, on Friday. He tweeted, “President #MBuhari has signed 16 constitution amendment bills into law. By this signing, State Houses…
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Rema reveals why he called off school after gaining admission at UNILAG
Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed why he called off school to pursue his music career despite gaining admission at UNILAG last year. He pointed out that after gaining admission at Unilag, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike crippled it as universities were shut down. “I gained admission to…
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LASG House of Assembly: YP candidate, Tari Taylaur reveals 3 key areas of her legislative agenda for Eti-Osa 1
Mrs. Tari Taylaur is a media professional and TV producer with fourteen years of experience in the private sector, social development and government. She is vying for the seat of Lagos State (LASG) House of Assembly, representing Eti-Osa 1 constituency, at the March 2023 elections. In this exclusive interview with TheNewsGuru.com (TNG), she spoke about…
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“I’ve no godfather, only mentors” -LP gov candidate, Rhodes-Vivour
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on Thursday, stressed that his ambition to occupy the state governorship seat is not backed by any godfather. This comes following a claim by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor. Jandor was quoted…
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Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan shares secrets behind her successful outing in 2022
World 100m hurdles champion and record holder, Tobi Amusan, has shared the secrets behind her successful outing on the track last year. The 25-year-old hurdler enjoyed a triumphant outing in 2022. She became the first Nigerian world champion in an athletics event, when she won the 2022 World Championships 100m hurdles gold medal and set…
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Uche Maduagwu expresses gratitude to Tonto Dikeh over 800 Dollars, others gift
Controversial activist cum actor, Uche Maduagwu, has shown gratitude after his colleague, Tonto Dikeh, gifted him 800 Dollars and other things. Uche Maduagwu took to his Instagram page to share the act of kindness he received from Tonto. The Nigerian actor visited the mansion of the mother of one and reported that Tonto treated him…
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How Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Akanbi and Kano wife welcomed first child
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi and his wife, Olori Firdaus, are experiencing immense happiness as they celebrate the birth of their first child. The press secretary to the monarch, Alli Ibrahim, released a statement on Wednesday evening of March 15, 2023, to inform the public about the new addition to their family. The…
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DJ Cuppy celebrates as she officially graduates from Oxford University
Famous disc jockey and singer, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has celebrated her official graduation from Oxford University. The socialite began her MSc journey at the ivy league school in 2021, rounding up her thesis last year after much struggles. Cuppy took to her Instagram page to share stunning photos of her in…
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Cabinet approves N15 billion for road linking second Niger Bridge
Tthe Nigerian cabinet has approved the sum of N15 billion for the construction of an access road linking the Benin-Asaba expressway to the 2nd Niger Bridge. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, revealed this while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council on Wednesday. He said…
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Fuel subsidy palliatives yet to be concluded with govs – FG
The Federal Government has said efforts to set up palliative measures, ahead of the June 2023 deadline for the discontinuation of the petrol subsidy, are yet to be concluded with states. It, however, said concerned committees would soon conclude discussions with key stakeholders as the administration winds down. The Minister of State for Budget and…