Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa Visa Denial: Nigeria Will Not Tolerate Disrespect from Any Nation – Defence Chief February 19, 2025 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has asserted that Nigeria will not tolerate any form of disrespect from foreign nations toward its citizens. Speaking at the Defence Headquarters in […]
IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu Nnamdi Kanu’s Counsel: Stop Pleading for Release, He Has Committed No Crime The legal counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has insisted that there is no need for anyone to beg for his client’s release, as he has committed no crime. In a […]
A file photo of applicants taking the UTME examination UTME 2025: JAMB Warns Centres Against Night Registration Over Safety Concerns The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a strong warning to registration centres across Nigeria against conducting nighttime registrations for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released on […]
Police Bust $4M Oil Fraud Syndicate, Arrest Key Suspects Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dismantled an organized crime syndicate accused of defrauding international oil trading firms of over $4 million. The group, allegedly led by Marine Gold Oil Refineries Limited, Eagle Capital Management, and Richrice International Corporation, was said to have operated across […]
Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Source: von.gov.ng NAFDAC Shuts Down Aba Cemetery Market, Seizes ₦5 Billion Worth of Fake Products The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed off the notorious Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State, for the second time in two years. […]
NLC Slams FG Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Calls for Nationwide Action The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the Federal Government for approving a 50% increase in telecom tariffs, describing it as an unbearable burden on Nigerians already struggling with economic hardship. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero […]
The government urged the ex-CBN chief not to undermine the President’s reforms out of grievances over his estrangement from political allies. FILE: Lamido Sanusi meets President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja on Thursday, June 15, 2023 The Federal Government on Thursday responded to Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, asserting that his validation […]
Ex-Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello An Abuja High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has summoned former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for arraignment on October 24. Bello, alongside Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, faces 16 new charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Previously declared wanted after an arrest warrant was […]
The CBN announced that it would maintain its Ways and Means Advances to the Federal Government at a 5 percent limit for the 2024-2025 fiscal years, in contrast to a bill passed by the National Assembly. The Central Bank of Nigeria has provided clarifications regarding the “Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for […]
Ahead of Saturday’s scheduled governorship election in Edo State, former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called for peace and urged state institutions involved in the process to ensure a level playing field for a free and fair election. In a statement released on Thursday by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan emphasized the critical […]
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) has rewarded Mr. Auwal Dankode, a staff member who found and returned $10,000 while cleaning an aircraft in Kano. Dankode, assigned to clean EgyptAir’s MS 878, discovered the money on seat 25H and promptly handed it over to the airline’s station manager. The Group Managing Director of […]
Atiku Abubakar The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned a threat made by a Canada-based woman, Amaka Sunnberger, against Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent. In a video clip that began trending online on Tuesday, the woman was heard making anti-Yoruba and Benin remarks during a live virtual TikTok […]
President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, on his X handle on Monday. Prof. Pate emphasized that the policy is not just a […]
Ogunleye mentioned that Ango brings a wealth of experience and a strong dedication to youth advocacy to this important position. The new appointee, Abdullahi Suleiman Ango. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdullahi Suleiman Ango as the Mandate Secretary for the newly established Youth Development Secretariat within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This announcement […]
House of Representatives The House of Representatives has decided to dissolve the current ad-hoc Joint Downstream and Midstream Committee that was investigating the importation of adulterated petroleum products, the unavailability of crude oil for domestic refineries, and other critical energy security concerns. During the committee’s inauguration the previous Monday, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, speaking on […]
Tinubu’s address followed days of protests in multiple cities across the country, which the PDP claims were prompted by its urging of the president to respond. President Bola Tinubu The PDP has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent address, labeling it as insensitive to the hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement released on Sunday, […]
Protesters hold placards during a ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration called by far-right activists near a hotel housing asylum seekers in Aldershot on August 4, 2024 [Credit: AFP] The UK government issued a stern warning on Sunday, stating that violent disorder would “not be tolerated” after police arrested dozens of individuals at far-right rallies where clashes […]
A parody account falsely attributed remarks to General Babangida, implying he favored military rule over democracy. Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida. Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has disavowed a post from a parody social media account falsely endorsing military rule over democracy. The parody account, @General_Ibbro on X (formerly Twitter), wrongly attributed statements to General […]
Onyeka Onwenu Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress Onyeka Onwenu has passed away. According to reports, the iconic artist died on Tuesday night after performing at an event in Banana Island, Lagos. She was 72 years old. Onwenu reportedly collapsed after her performance at the birthday celebration of Stella Okoli, the owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. […]
FILE PHOTO: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume The Federal Government has spent over $1.5 billion since 2020 to protect the nation’s oil installations and combat crude oil theft. This was disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on Thursday during a public hearing of the […]