Benjamin Abioye

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Benue Agric Input Suppliers Fume Over Delayed Payment

3 days ago | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye

A group of contractors who supplied agricultural inputs during the 2024 cropping season in Benue State have issued a passionate appeal to Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia over the prolonged non-payment of government subsidies owed to them. In a formal letter addressed to the Governor and dated June 24, the contractors expressed deep frustration, stating that multiple attempts to seek resolution from relevant authorities have yielded no results.
Celebrations As Iran Declares End To 12-Day War

3 days ago | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye

Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has officially declared the end of the 12-day war between Iran and Israel. He made this announcement in a national address on Tuesday, celebrating the return to peace after nearly two weeks of intense fighting.
FCCPC To Arraign MultiChoice CEO, Directors

4 days ago | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) plans to arraign MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, its CEO John Ugbe, and some of the directors of the Pay TV company. They are accused of blocking the FCCPC’s investigation and not following a lawful summons about their services. According to the charge sheet filed by the FCCPC legal team, MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top executives did not show up on March 6, 2025, as required by a summons issued on February 25, 2025.
Traffic Diversion: Popular Lagos Bridge To Be Shut For 110 Days

4 days ago | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye

The Lagos State Government has announced a new traffic diversion plan as it prepares to begin long-awaited repairs on the Ogudu/Ifako Bridge. The repair work is scheduled to start on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and is expected to last for 110 days, ending on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The bridge maintenance, which had been delayed before, will now be carried out in eight phases. These phases will be split between both directions of the bridge.
Omokri Hired Segun Showunmi For Atiku - Olisa Metuh

4 days ago | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye

A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has backed Reno Omokri’s claim that he was the one who hired Segun Showunmi as spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during the 2019 presidential campaign. Metuh confirmed that Omokri indeed handled the hiring process, following his recommendation. During a phone conversation with journalists, Metuh explained how it happened:“It happened in 2018 when I was still in politics.
Putin Backs Iran, Slams ‘Unprovoked’ U.S. Strikes

5 days ago | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged support for Iran and strongly criticized the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Speaking to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow, Putin said, “This is an absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran.” He described the attacks as “unjustified” and promised that Russia would do what it could to help the Iranian people.
Naira Falls Against Dollar On June 23

5 days ago | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye

This reflects the current rate at which individuals are trading dollars for naira outside of official financial institutions. This means that for every one dollar, you could get the equivalent in naira of ₦1,590 on June 23, 2025, marking a slight depreciation from Sunday’s rate. This indicates a marginal weakening of the naira against the dollar over a 24-hour period.
Pogba Returns To Football With Champions League Side

5 days ago | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye

Paul Pogba is preparing to return to professional football after spending over a year away from the sport. The French midfielder has reportedly reached an agreement with AS Monaco on a two-year contract, marking a significant step in his comeback. Pogba had been sidelined following an 18-month suspension for a doping violation, which was initially a four-year ban.
Favour Ofili Dumps Nigeria For Turkey Over AFN Frustrations

6 days ago | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has reportedly changed her national allegiance to Turkey, following long-standing frustration with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The switch, said to have taken effect from May 31, was not driven by financial reasons, but rather by her dissatisfaction with how her career has been managed by Nigerian athletics officials.
Akpabio Hints Rivers, Bayelsa Will Fall For APC

6 days ago | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hinted that more states in the South-South region may soon join the All Progressives Congress (APC), including Rivers and Bayelsa. He made this statement during a special event organized to officially welcome Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, into the APC. While addressing the crowd, Akpabio said he was optimistic that the entire South-South geopolitical zone would align with APC before the 2027 general elections.