Nigeria
9 Jan
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has taken an important step in strengthening the nation's fight against corruption by initiating a high-level meeting with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The step, the commission noted was to demonstrate ICPC's commitment to fighting corruption…
9 Jan
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the suspension of Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Dr. Beta Edu over her alleged role in the attempt to steal monies meant for distribution to vulnerable Nigerians. CUPP's National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh urged President Tinubu to go beyond Edu and fish out…
9 Jan
In an attempt to tackle the illegal ivory trade, the Federal Government has destroyed elephant ivory products, weighing approximately 2,436.15 kilogrammes valued at $9.9 billion in the illegal market. Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Ishaq Salako stated this at the crushing site in Abuja, saying Nigeria has successfully organised its first-ever ivory crush, destroying…
9 Jan
Suspected gunmen have killed the traditional ruler of the Itunsokun community in Sagamu, Ogun State, Chief Adeyinka Folarin. The Ogun State Police spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the killing. “The incident happened on Monday night at about 10:45pm at Itunsokun residence of the deceased,” Odutola said. “The victim’s name is Bashorun Abiodun Folarin. He is…
9 Jan
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has empowered about 11,885 start up businesses in the last four years with an assurance of more attention to the Micro-Enterprises in driving economic development of the state. The beneficiaries of the scheme are mostly l indigent, vulnerable, and graduates of the skills acquisition centres in Lagos State. Speaking,…
9 Jan
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the valid National Secretary of the People Democratic Party (PDP). Justice Ekwo, in a judgment, also made an order of injunction, restraining the national leadership of the PDP from appointing any person as acting national secretary when Anyanwu's…
9 Jan
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje says the party is satisfied with the performance of Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state. Congratulating Governor Alia of Benue State over his victory at the Supreme Court, Ganduje in a statement by his Chief press secretary, Edwin Olofu remarked that…
9 Jan
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed a 60 percent reduction in his travel expenditure and the number of officials on his entourage to any state within the county and international trips. President Tinubu said "the notion of government wastage, the notion of recurrent expenditure being in excess, the notion that government officials will be allowed…
9 Jan
The United Global Resolve for Peace (UGRFP) has called for a comprehensive reform of the entire humanitarian ministry, saying such a measure was essential to ensure the effectiveness and integrity of humanitarian efforts aimed at poverty alleviation and addressing societal needs. This is as the organisation applauded President Bola Tinubu's decision to suspend minister of…
9 Jan
The Joint Kwara Labour Congress has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government over the alleged refusal to honour and implement a written gentlemanly agreement between them. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) state chairman, Comrade Muritala Saheed, hinted that the ultimatum to the state government was effective from Tuesday,…
9 Jan
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has issued a public notification to residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauyd, and Afaka general areas regarding the upcoming Range Management Package for Army Cadets of the 71 Regular Course. The exercise is slated to be held from January 9th to February 2nd, 2024, at the NDA Open Range in Afaka.…
9 Jan
The detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh N1 billion lawsuit against the Federal Government and others. The lawsuit names the Federal Government, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the DSS, and its Director General, Yusuf Bichi, as respondents. Kanu, currently held by the Department of State Services…
1 hour ago
Sir Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), has urged Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, not to mix his good works with some falsehood when passing information to the people. Udensi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), said that he is disturbed at the way the…
2 hours ago
The Kaduna State House of Assembly Ad-Hoc Committee has set up a committee to investigate the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The committee, established during the Assembly's sitting on April 16th, has requested a comprehensive set of documents from the state commissioner of finance. The probe will include details of all loans acquired during…
4 hours ago
Hearing in two separate money laundering suits filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against British national, James Nolan, could not proceed on Wednesday at a Federal High Court, Abuja.
5 hours ago
President Bola Tinubu has called on the nation’s Judiciary to embark on reforms that will ensure functional justice system and support economic growth.
5 hours ago
Dr. Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the party would provide solutions to the challenges bedevilling the country. Ganduje stated this during the APC grand finale campaign and the presentation of party flags to the 11 local council chairmanship candidates, on Wednesday in Gombe. The News Agency…
5 hours ago
The Rivers Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Isaac Kamalu, resigned his appointment on Wednesday. He is the second commissioner to resign from the cabinet on Wednesday after Gov. Siminialaye Fubara, announced a slight cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. The first to resign was Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. In the cabinet reshuffle, the governor…
6 hours ago
In furtherance of efforts to sanitize the mining sector, the federal government has revoked 924 dormant licences spanning exploration, mining, small-scale mining, and quarrying Licenses, six months after revoking 1,663 licences. The revocation licences include 528 exploration licenses; 20 mining licences; 101 quarry licenses, and 273 Small Scale Mining Licenses (SSML). Minister of Solid Minerals…
7 hours ago
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) said over 2.5 million Nigerian students have so far enrolled on its Tertiary Education, Research, Applications and Services (TERAS) platform. Executive Secretary of the Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Second Registrar's workshop and 75th business meeting of the Association of Registrars of…
7 hours ago
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said that a father has been arrested alongside his son who is a candidate by the Police for impersonating his son during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede disclosed this while on an inspection tour of the UTME centres in…
7 hours ago
The Enugu State Government has banned all forms of illegal tolls and extortion of motorists by touts, warning that violators would face the full wrath of the law. The government also announced the cancellation of all existing produce and haulage revenue collection contracts by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), saying those responsibilities would now…