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Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, stated that the new permanent secretaries were chosen following a thorough selection process. President Bola Tinubu signs a document President Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries to address current and […]
President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Construction and Household Support Programme during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja. A statement issued by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale detailed that the programme aims to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy, and provide immediate economic relief for Nigerian households. Ngelale […]
The bill scaled the first reading on Thursday. PHOTO of President Bola Tinubu NASS Passes Bill to Extend 2023 Appropriation Act and Supplementary Budget The National Assembly, comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate, has passed a bill amending the Appropriation Act 2023, extending the implementation of its capital component from June 30, 2024, […]
Renowned professor of International Law and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the University of Abuja, Aisha Sani Maikudi, has been appointed acting vice-chancellor by the University Senate. The announcement, made on Thursday by Dr. Habib Yakoob, Acting Director of the Directorate of Information and University Relations, stated, “Her appointment was announced following her nomination at the […]
England manager Gareth Southgate remains committed to his objective of winning Euro 2024, but acknowledges that the team must significantly improve when they face Slovenia on Tuesday. Despite securing four points from their first two games, England’s performances in a 1-0 win over Serbia and a 1-1 draw with Denmark have been heavily criticized, falling […]
leader, Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu leader, Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu Approximately 50 members of the House of Representatives from various geopolitical zones, under the aegis of the Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South-East, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to invoke Section 174 of the Nigerian Constitution, […]
Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has called on the National Assembly to investigate the N90 billion released for the 2024 Hajj subsidy operation. The governor made this call on Sunday through a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, in which he described the National Hajj Commission’s performance […]
The NGX Insurance Index led the losers during the Sallah holiday-shortened week, falling by 1.32% week-on-week. This contributed to a 0.18% decline in the broader market indices. The NGX 30 Index followed with a 0.16% decline, and the NGX Banking Index fell by 0.04% week-on-week. Conversely, the NGX Oil and Gas Index led the gainers, […]
Dangote Dangote Refinery Indicts NMDPRA Over Importation of Dirty Diesel and Jet Fuel Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria of plotting to cripple the refinery’s operations. Edwin claims that the IOCs are deliberately hindering the refinery’s efforts to purchase local […]
In two months, Nigerians will begin utilizing the proposed three-in-one identity card, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed. The single multipurpose card, combining identity, financial, and social services, will be available to citizens nationwide by August this year. A high-ranking member of the implementation team, who requested anonymity, disclosed the new information during […]
This development follows the ongoing political crisis plaguing the state. FILE: Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has instructed the state’s auditor general to commence an audit of the accounts of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) for the past three years. This decision comes amidst an ongoing political crisis […]
Segun Adewale (Aeroland), the former chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has described the recent attempt to suspend him through the Alimosho local government chapter of the party as a diversionary move. Adewale alleges that the suspension attempt is fueled by the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT) member, Olabode […]
President Bola Tinubu hosted a special gathering on Sunday at his Lagos residence to commemorate the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this in a statement on Sunday. The event was attended by notable guests including Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, […]
A Federal High Court imposed the fine on the Kano Government for violating the human rights of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Aminu Ado Bayero The Kano State Government rejected a N10 million fine on Saturday for violating the fundamental human rights of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. This […]
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has stated that both the federal and state governments can afford to pay the national minimum wage if looted funds are recovered. In an interview with Channels Television, Falana remarked, “The state governments that claim they have no money to pay actually have the […]
The Federal High Court previously ruled that Bayero has the jurisdiction to be heard. A Federal High Court has fined the Kano government ₦10 million for violating the rights of deposed Emir Aminu Bayero. This decision follows Justice Liman Mohammed’s declaration that Bayero has the jurisdiction to be heard. On Thursday, Justice Mohammed delivered the […]
The Appeal Court ruled that the trial judge did not extend the Orders of February 9th in the final Judgment issued on April 17th. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede The Court of Appeal has set aside contempt proceedings initiated by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu as the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, following the expiration of Mr. Ben Akabueze’s tenure. This announcement was made on Thursday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Yakubu, an accomplished economist, served as Chief Economic Adviser to […]
USAID Logo The Momentum Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), reached over 1,566 Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) patients between 2021 and 2024 across Bauchi, Ebonyi, Kebbi, Sokoto, and the Federal Capital Territory. USAID reported that the project trained more than 350 health workers across […]
NLC: No Agreement Reached on Minimum Wage The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and others. Organised Labour has refuted President Bola Tinubu’s claims that an agreement on a new national minimum wage was reached, as stated in his Democracy Day address. In his broadcast marking Democracy Day 2024, Tinubu announced that a consensus had been achieved […]