August 19, 2023
Musk announces adjustments to X features
Elon Musk said Friday that his social media company X would scrap a feature that allows users to block posts from specific accounts. “Block is going to be deleted as a ‘feature’,…
August 19, 2023
Lokpobiri, Wike visit Tinubu ahead of swearing-in as ministers
Ahead of their swearing-in on Monday, two Ministers-Designate, Nyesom Wike and Heineken Lokpobiri on Friday visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Aso Rock presidential villa. Heineken Lokpobiri and President Bola Tinubu According…
August 19, 2023
NLC kicks against FG’s palliative, says cup of rice, N2000 not enough
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has kicked against the N180 billion palliative package released by the federal government to states to cushion the impact of the fuel subsidy removal, saying only the…
August 19, 2023
181,000 children unvaccinated in Borno – UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said over 181,000 children from eight local government areas of Borno State have not received any form of vaccination. UNICEF Country Representative, Cristian Munduate, stated…
August 19, 2023
We’ll take measures to tackle insecurity – Speaker Abbas
The Speaker House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, has assured that the 10th House of Representatives will support all measures being taken to end insecurity in Nigeria. Special Adviser to the Speaker on…
August 19, 2023
Fund Man O’ War to curb insecurity, FG urged
The Federal Government has been urged to revitalise and fund the Man O’ War for intelligence gathering to support the fight against insecurity. Mr Habila Kayit, Executive Director of Godspeed Leadership and…
August 19, 2023
Niger: Don’t worsen Bazoum’s health, Tinubu cautions junta
UN raises alarm on famine ‘ECOWAS force waiting for order to strike’ President Bola Tinubu has warned of impending “grave consequences” should the military rulers of Niger Republic allow deposed President…
August 19, 2023
How widows survive in Niger IDP Camps after bandits killed husbands
The renewed attacks on farming communities in Shiroro, Munya, Wushishi, Rafi, Mariga and part of Mashegu local government areas of Niger State have again worsened the humanitarian crisis in the state, and…
August 19, 2023
Qatar to build 500,000 housing units in Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has commended the Embassy of Qatar and the Qatari-owned Sanabil project for their visionary commitment to erecting a monumental economic city and extensive housing estate with…
August 19, 2023
Organ exploitation: How Abuja syndicate lured minor for kidney harvest
Until February 19, 2023, the 16-year-old eldest son of Saliman Adedoyin, a 61-year-old mechanic from Kwara State who lives in Masaka, Karu LGA of Nasarawa State, near the FCT, Oluwatobi Adedoyin, was…
August 19, 2023
Subsidy removal: Tinubu approves CNG initiative
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) in furtherance of his commitment to easing the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians by…
August 19, 2023
PANDEF cautions against scrapping N/Delta ministry
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against scrapping the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. In a communiqué signed by the National…
August 19, 2023
FG appoints 11 CMDs for health institutions
The federal government has appointed 11 new Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and medical directors for tertiary health facilities in the country. In a statement Friday, the Director, Press and Public Relations, in…
August 19, 2023
Embrace technology to block leakages, AGF tasks state accountants general
The Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, has charged accountants general of the 36 states to embrace technology in their operations in order to block financial leakages. Madein stated this in Abuja…
August 19, 2023
10th NASS ‘ll leverage technology for transparency, citizens’ participation – Deputy speaker
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said that the 10th National Assembly is committed to embracing technology and innovation to engender transparency and enhance greater citizens’…
August 18, 2023
Emefiele: DSS arrests NIRSAL boss
The Department of State Services (DSS) has picked up the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), Abbas Umar Masanawa, Daily Trust has…
August 18, 2023
What Akpabio said about Obi’s presence at Barau’s son’s wedding
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described the presence of Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, at the wedding Fatiha of the son of the Deputy Senate President, Abdullahi Barau Jibrin, as…
August 18, 2023
Post COVID-19: CITAD unveils book on vaccination in northern states
The Centre for Information Technology and Development Centre (CITAD), on Friday, unveiled a book, where it documented experiences on vaccination exercise in the 19 northern states. Briefing newsmen in Abuja, Executive Director…
August 18, 2023
UN women advocates gender responsive approach to boost security
The United Nations has called for a gender responsive approach to improve the security situation in the 36 states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory. The UN Women representative to…
August 18, 2023
I wanted to jump into lagoon over failed N100m marriage – Lagos socialite
A Lagos socialite, Farida Abdulkabir popularly known as Farida Sobowale, has explained why she attempted to jump into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. Abdulkabir was seen in a viral…
August 18, 2023
Subsidy: Kwara Govt speaks on FG’s palliatives, inaugurates distribution committee
Kwara State Government has confirmed receipt of N2bn out of the N4bn relief funds that the Federal Government released for purchase of rice to be distributed en masse to vulnerable members of…
August 18, 2023
We’ll block entrances into state roads to protest bad federal highways – Edo PDP chair
Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed that they will block all entrances into the state roads from the federal government roads until the federal government takes necessary…
August 18, 2023
Kebbi Gov swears in 26 commissioners
Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:05:43 WAT Ismail Adebayo Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State has sworn in 26 commissioners and members of the state executive council. He charged the new commissioners to…
August 18, 2023
Shettima, Akpabio in Kano as Barau’s son weds rep’s daughter
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio are among the dignitaries currently in Kano for the wedding of Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin’s son, Abdullahi Abdullahi is set to tie the…
August 18, 2023
Reaction as Lagos socialite attempts to dive into Lagoon over crashed marriage
Farida Abdulkabir, popular Lagos State socialite and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of House of Phreedah, has blamed failed marriage for her suicide attempt on Thursday night. Abdulkabir was rescued after she attempted…
August 18, 2023
Lightning kills Tea seller in Kwara
A tea seller (Mai Shai) and one of his customers were reportedly killed by a lightning in Kwara State. The incident, it was gathered, occurred on Thursday at Onigbegiri Junction, Eyenkorin in…
August 18, 2023
Tinubu receives Enugu gov, Archbishop Kaigama
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday met with Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, and the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, Ignatius Kaigama, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although details of the…
August 18, 2023
Hardship: Taraba residents now stealing farm produce
Some residents of Taraba have started stealing farm pŕoduce to feed their families. Reports from some communities across the state revealed that incidents of thief of raw Cassava, Yam and Maize were…
August 18, 2023
Floating of naira illegal, Falana knocks CBN
A Senior Advicate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer Femi Falana, has described the floating of the naira by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as illegal. The CBN had instructed Deposit…
August 18, 2023
Ministers: Some portfolios are mismatched – Atiku’s aide
Daniel Bwala, an aide to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in the last general election, Atiku Abubakar, has said that some of the positions President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
August 18, 2023
UNICEF to FG: Prosecute bandits for raping, killing women, children
The Country Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, has urged the Federal Government to apply relevant laws to prosecute bandits for their atrocities committed against humanity.…
August 18, 2023
Healthcare: WHO, NPHCDA to intervene in Katsina
World Health Organisation (WHO) in collaboration with the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has rolled out plans to support the Katsina State government achieve its goal in healthcare delivery. This was coming…
August 18, 2023
We are here to shape our tomorrow today — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration will leverage digital technology to create Nigeria’s desired socio-economic progress that is necessary to transform society. He stated this while receiving in audience a…
August 18, 2023
NIMASA DG hails Tinubu over creation of Marine/Blue Economy Ministry
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creation of Marine and Blue Economy Ministry, and appointment of Hon.…
August 18, 2023
Brace up for post-election activities, Ganduje tells APC supporters
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has charged the support groups under the party to prepare for an all year round post-election activities. Ganduje stated…
August 18, 2023
We tackle security threats in Yobe through intelligence gathering — Immigration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says its commitment and collaboration with security agencies through intelligence gathering have helped address security threats from non-state actors in Yobe State. The retired Comptroller of Immigration…
August 18, 2023
Troubling, harrowing’ – Rep Ogene cries out as floods ravage Ogbaru again
‘ Member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Anambra state, Afam Victor Ogene, has decried government’s dismal preparedness as devastating flood ravages Ogbaru, submerging communities, destroying several farms and…
August 18, 2023
Niger IDPs resort to street begging
The Internally Displaced Persons from farming communities in Wushishi LGA of Niger State have reportedly resorted to street begging to get food to eat. The Council Chairman, Mohammed Kpoti Yelwa made this…
August 18, 2023
82nd Birthday: IBB, an outstanding officer — Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has conveyed his wishes to former military President Ibrahim Babangida on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. Buhari, in a statement Thursday by his media aide, Malam Garba…
August 18, 2023
Herder cuts off farmer’s hand in Plateau
Plateau State Police Command on Thursday arrested a herder who cut off the left hand of one Jeremiah Yan, a farmer in Lakushi community of Shendam Local Government Area of the state.…
August 18, 2023
B/Haram commander behind ethnic clash, killing of 82 fighters surrenders
The Boko Haram Commander that instigated an ethnic clash between insurgents leading to the killing of 82 fighters has surrendered to the military. Security sources told our correspondent on Thursday that the…
August 18, 2023
AU opposes military action as ECOWAS readies forces
Officials of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have said that troops are ready to participate in a standby force that could intervene in Niger. At a meeting in Accra,…
August 18, 2023
Bribery allegation heats up Kano election petitions tribunal
The recent allegations coming from the Kano National and State House of Assembly Elections Tribunal that some lawyers are trying to influence the judges with money in the several cases currently before…
August 18, 2023
Nigeria complex but not too difficult to manage – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the task of keeping Nigeria one remains his priority, stressing that the current challenges bedeviling the nation are temporary. Speaking during the public presentation of a…
August 18, 2023
‘1,680 school children kidnapped in Nigeria since 2014’
More than 1,680 schoolchildren have been kidnapped in Nigeria since the 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in Borno State, Save the Children has said. A statement from the organisation Thursday…
August 18, 2023
Flood, banditry displace 6,000 in Niger
Deputy governor, Niger State, Yakubu Garba has said over 6,000 people were displaced in the state due to flood and banditry. Speaking Thursday in Abuja when he visited the National Emergency Management…
August 18, 2023
Man who killed wife in Lagos arrested in Ogun
Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ogun State have arrested a 34-year-old man, Adebiyi Samuel, for alleged murder of his wife, Ogungbe Serah. Samuel allegedly murdered the 27-year- old wife at Lekki…
August 18, 2023
Nigeria to benefit from UK funding to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The UK government has announced that state-of-the-art laboratories, cutting-edge disease surveillance systems, and a bigger global workforce to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will be backed by up to £210 million of…
August 18, 2023
FRSC boss orders nationwide clampdown on rickety vehicles
Corps Marshall, Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu, has ordered the immediate clampdown on all rickety vehicles across the country. The Corps’ Public Enlightenment Officer (CPEO), Bisi Kazeem, in a…
August 17, 2023
Post COVID-19: There is need to reposition PHCs in northern states – CITAD
Executive Director, Centre for Information Technology and Development Centre (CITAD), Dr Y. Z Ya’u, has called for the support of northern state governments to assist in repositioning primary healthcare centres (PHCs). He…
August 17, 2023
Names, faces of internet fraudsters sentenced to community service in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command today, August 17, 2023, arraigned Solomon Ngbede, Ancha Onyekachi and Suleiman Mustapha before Justice O.I Adelaja of the Federal Capital Territory High…
August 17, 2023
Orodata Science Launches Data Collection Project In PHC Centers
Civic technology organisation, Orodota Science, has announced the commencement of a data collection project in six select states. The organisation, in a statement, said that the primary objective of the project was…
August 17, 2023
Reactions as NDLEA Chairman Hosts Naira Marley
Nigerian artiste, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, aka ‘Naira Marley’, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa…
August 17, 2023
Patoranking shares pictures with his daughters
Iconic dancehall singer Patrick Okorie popularly known as Patoranking has shared some heart-warming pictures of him and his daughters. The singer shared the photographs via his verified Instagram account. In the pictures,…
August 17, 2023
‘Stop doing drugs,’ Naira Marley campaigns for NDLEA
Nigerian artiste, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as ‘Naira Marley’, has urged his fans, fondly referred to as Marlians, and Nigerian youths at large to stop “subtance abuse in any form.” Naira…
August 17, 2023
Kaduna Housewives stage protest, lament hunger, rising food cost
Housewives in Rigasa community of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, along with their children, held a peaceful protest to highlight the pressing issues of hunger and exorbitant food prices in…
August 17, 2023
PHOTOS: Behind The Scene Images of Emefiele’s Day In Court
Godwin Emefiele, suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Thursday. Emefiele, who has been in custody of the…
August 17, 2023
Again, UNICAL suspends Prof accused of sexual harassment
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar Prof Florence Obi has suspended and relieved Prof Cyril Ndifon of his position as Dean of the Faculty of Law. He has also been…
August 17, 2023
Niger has more than 5,000 IDPs – Deputy Governor
Niger currently has more than 5,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), the deputy governor, Mr Yakubu Garba, said in Abuja on Thursday. He told the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA),…
August 17, 2023
You’re one of Nigeria’s outstanding leaders, Peter Obi hails IBB at 82
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has hailed former military head of state, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd), describing him as one of…
August 17, 2023
Coup: America, France may fuel crisis between Nigeria, Niger – El- Zakzaky
Leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has said America and France may trigger a crisis between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger. This, he said the European…
August 17, 2023
Former Anambra AG calls for activation of state Coroners’ Inquest
Former Attorney-General of Anambra State, Chief Nnoruka Udechukwu, has called for the activation of Coroners Inquest laws of the state. Coroner is an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a death. He made…
August 17, 2023
Your commissioner fueling crisis in Anambra community, APGA chieftain tells Soludo
A chieftain All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State, Chief Vincent Udobi, has accused the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Collins Nwabunwanne, of instigating crisis in his community. Udobi’s…
August 17, 2023
Coup: We support ECOWAS, AU position on Niger – Southern African bloc
The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), has thrown its weight behind the actions taken so far by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union on the Coup…
August 17, 2023
SPOTTED: Niger Delta Affairs Minister missing in Tinubu’s cabinet
There are strong indications that Niger Delta Affairs Ministry may have been scrapped as no minister was deployed to the ministry in the portfolios released by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. Daily…
August 17, 2023
Olu of Warri set to mark 2nd Anniversary
The Olu of Warri is marking his second anniversary on the throne. As part of activities making the second coronation anniversary of the monarch, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR has said…
August 17, 2023
Former warlord fumes as Aso Rock ‘bans’ ex-militants over Asari Dokubo’s visit
The division among some ex-militants has widened over planned visit to Aso Rock by one of the former warlords and alleged refusal by the presidency. This is coming after the June visit…
August 17, 2023
Palliatives: Shettima chairs NEC meeting
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently chairing the monthly statutory meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) in the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. Membership of NEC includes the governors of…
August 17, 2023
FRSC orders nationwide clampdown on rickety vehicles
Corps Marshall, Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu has ordered the immediate clampdown on all rickety vehicles across the country. In a statement signed by the Corps Public Enlightenment Officer…
August 17, 2023
Nasarawa Govt to vaccinate young girls against cervical, breast cancers
The Nasarawa State Government has announced plans to administer vaccines to girls between ages 9-14 years to protect them against cervical and breast cancer. Dr. Mohammed Addis, Executive Secretary, Nasarawa State Primary…
August 17, 2023
JUST IN: Military reveals number of troops killed by terrorists in Niger
The Military High Command, on Thursday, disclosed that no fewer than 3 officers, 22 soldiers were killed in Niger State while 7 were wounded by terrorists. Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director Defence Media…
August 17, 2023
N9.6bn: Emefiele’s arraignment stalled, adjourned to Aug 23
The arraignment of suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, was stalled due to ill-health of one of the staff of the apex bank. Emefiele was charged on…
August 17, 2023
You can’t wait for govt to do everything, Remi Tinubu tells Nigerians
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigerians cannot wait for government to do everything. She said this yesterday while hosting the National Executive of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) in her…
August 17, 2023
Fatalities, crashes inevitable in counterterrorism operations – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force says for all military organisations involved in counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations, incidences of fatalities, mishaps and crashes are sometimes inevitable. NAF said while it regretted such unfortunate incidents,…
August 17, 2023
16 arrested for touting, hawking at Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) yesterday said no fewer than 16 people have been arrested for various offences within the vicinity of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The…
August 17, 2023
Insecurity preventing northern children from immunisation – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed concern over the inability of northern children to access immunisation due to insecurity and other factors. The sultan yesterday in Kaduna chaired…
August 17, 2023
Tinubu salutes IBB at 82
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd) on his 82nd birthday. Tinubu, in a statement by his sspokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said he shared in the joy…
August 17, 2023
Bayelsa residents suffering from metal poisoning – Dickson
Senator Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa West) has raised the alarm that many residents of the oil-rich state are suffering from heavy metal poisoning. The former governor of Bayelsa State blamed the development on…
August 17, 2023
Bandits have sacked our farmers – Niger gov
Niger State Governor Umar Muhammed Bago has said that farmers in the state have abandoned their farms owing to activities of bandits and other criminals. He said this when the Commandant-General of…
August 17, 2023
Police can’t vacate checkpoints – IG
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has said that the Nigeria Police Force cannot afford to vacate checkpoints. The IGP, according to a statement yesterday by the Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa…
August 17, 2023
We’ll remove all bottlenecks to ease business operations – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured investors that his ongoing repositioning of the economy will receive a boost as he conducts an intensified removal of all bottlenecks in the way of efficient…
August 17, 2023
AI DEEPFAKES in 2024 ELECTION
INTRODUCTION Nothing has the potential to affect the 2024 American election quite like the rise of AI deepfakes. As the lines between reality and fabrication blur, these sophisticated artificial intelligence-generated audio and…
August 17, 2023
Tinubu splits petroleum ministry, appoints 2 state ministers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assigned portfolios to 45 ministers confirmed penultimate Monday by the Senate. The list of portfolios announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,…
August 16, 2023
NURTW President, Baruwa Speaks on Police Invitation, Sues For Peace
The President of National Union Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Prof. Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa, has enjoined members of the union to remain law abiding and eschew conduct capable of leading to disturbance of…
August 16, 2023
Tinubu to swear in new ministers Monday – Akume
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Monday, August 21, swear in newly appointed ministers at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, Abuja by 10:00am. The Secretary to the Government of the…
August 16, 2023
Sanwo-Olu splashes N5m, new vehicles on outstanding Lagos civil servants
Activities marking the Year 2023 Lagos State Public Service Week came to the highest point on Wednesday, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu rewarding 10 outstanding civil servants with grand prizes at the end…
August 16, 2023
PHOTOS: Akwa Ibom Gov Opts for non-VIP treatment at Airport
In a rare occurrence, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State subjected himself to checks like other passengers at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, the state’s capital, on Tuesday. The…
August 16, 2023
Chelsea to sell six players to fund Lavia, Olise transfers
Chelsea are reportedly set to sell six players to fund the purchase of two further players in the coming days. The Blues recently signed Moises Caicedo in a record-breaking £115 million pound…
August 16, 2023
Tennis: Top-ranked Alcaraz wins 50th match of season at Cincinati Open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jordan Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 at the Cincinnati Open, claiming his 50th win of the season. The world number one now aims for his seventh trophy of 2023 as…
August 16, 2023
Bandits have forced Farmers to flee – Gov Bago raises alarm
Niger State Governor Umar Muhammed Bago has lamented the nefarious activities of bandits, cattle rustlers and illegal miners among other criminalities in the State. He said the farmers are worst hit as…
August 16, 2023
PHOTOS: Jigawa senator donates allowance to students
Ali Rabiu Ali The senator representing Jigawa Northwest senatorial zone, Babangida Hussain (Walin Kazaure) has donated his 10 million naira furniture allowance to students’ scholarships at the tertiary institutions in his constituency.…
August 16, 2023
First Lady office: It’s Your Turn, Patience Jonathan Tells Remi Tinubu
Dame Patience Jonathan has told Senator Oluremi Tinubu that it is her turn to be the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Jonathan said this during her solidarity visit to…
August 16, 2023
Gov Makinde pushes for single 5-year tenure after winning second term
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has made a case for a single year term for political leaders, saying the nation needs to take a cue from the single term leadership of…
August 16, 2023
Chief of Army Staff visits troops in Niger, urges them to remain resolute
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has urged troops of the Nigerian Army to remain resolute in bringing the nation’s adversaries to their knees and restore sanity in troubled…
August 16, 2023
TETFund considers suspension of foreign scholarship over CBN policy
Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has said the recent monetary policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has created difficulties in the payment of foreign…
August 16, 2023
Cabinet list: Muslim leaders storm Lagos Assembly over Sanwo-Olu’s ‘lopsidedness’
Leaders of the Muslim Community in Lagos on Wednesday staged a protest to the State House of Assembly over the recent list of 39 commissioner-nominees released by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Muslim…
August 16, 2023
Putin offers military, tech ties to countries against the West
President Vladimir Putin of Russia says his country is prepared to deepen bilateral ties with countries pursuing their national interests against the West. He said his country which has been in fierce…
August 16, 2023
British Council trains education ministry, NUC in effective innovative system
The British Council has trained the federal ministry of education, the National University Commission (NUC) and other relevant stakeholders in effective national system of innovation in Nigeria. The training, which held on…
August 16, 2023
Nigeria’s envoy to Paris buried in Kwara
Nigeria ambassador to France, Kayode Laro, has been buried in Ilọrin, the Kwara State capital. The burial rites took place at his family compound shortly after funeral prayers led by the Chief…
August 16, 2023
Navy arrests vessel laden with 350,000 liters of ‘stolen’ diesel
Men of the Nigerian Navy NNS Pathfinder, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have arrested a Marine Vessel, MV Cecilia, laden with about 350,000 liters of petroleum products suspected to be diesel. Commander, Operation…