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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has declared its support for northerners interested in running for the presidency and other political offices in the 2027 elections, aiming to address the region's challenges and safeguard the future of both the North and the country. During its National Executive Council meeting in Kaduna...
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, describing it as "incompetent." In a notice of preliminary objection filed by its legal team, led by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN, before Justice Inyang...
Ademola Adeleke
On Wednesday, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for civil servants in the state. In his announcement, the governor urged workers to focus on improving productivity and delivering effective services to drive the state’s socio-economic growth. Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment,...
The Labour Party has reiterated its stance that the 27 lawmakers in Rivers State, who announced their defection in December 2023, should be considered to have vacated their legislative seats. The group of lawmakers, led by Martin Amaewhule, declared their shift from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All...
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has imposed a ban on 13 schools in Kogi State due to varying levels of examination malpractices during the 2023/2024 examinations. This was revealed by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, during a meeting with principals and supervisors identified by WAEC for their...
Monday Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced the dissolution of the Governing Councils of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. In a statement released on Wednesday, Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, revealed that Okpebholo also dissolved the Councils of all other state-owned tertiary institutions. Additionally, the governor authorized the...
Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the reshuffling of the Governing Councils for the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), and the Federal University, Lokoja (FULokoja). The announcement was made on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, who explained that the changes are aimed at fostering national unity and enhancing governance in the...
Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the university's registrar. The council, chaired by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, included members...
On Wednesday, the Senate invoked Section 157(1), officially removing Yakubu Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal due to allegations of misconduct. Read Also: Bill On Diaspora Voting Scales Second Reading Umar's dismissal paves the way for Abdullahi Bello to officially assume the position of substantive Chairman of the Tribunal. A...
A clash between policemen and a soldier in Ebonyi led to the death of a bystander on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the Ugwuachara area of the town after a confrontation between officers conducting a ‘stop and search’ operation and a soldier on a motorbike. According to an eyewitness, the soldier...
IGP Kayode Egbetokun
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has filed criminal charges against former Nigerian senator Andy Uba and two others for allegedly defrauding a complainant, George Uboh, of N400 million. Andy Uba, who represented the Anambra South District in the Nigerian Senate from 2011 to 2019, is accused alongside Crystal Uba...
The video shows a lady celebrating in a style made famous by footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. Read Also: How A Lady Was Seen Doing Her Job She is celebrating after completing her final exams at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The lady completed her studies in the Accounting department. See video...
The video shows a nurse expressing her gratitude to God by rolling on the floor after a potentially career-threatening incident. Reports indicate that the nurse was preparing to give an injection to a baby brought in for immunization when she discovered that the baby had already passed away. Read Also: How A...
House Of Reps
A bill to amend the constitution and allow for diaspora voting has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill, co-sponsored by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Sodeeq Abdullahi, aims to amend the 2022 Electoral Act to enable Nigerians living abroad to vote in elections. Read Also: Tinubu...
Men of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has been captured in a video trying to effect arrest on some young men. In the video, the young men are trying to prevent the police arresting them while the policemen on their part were struggling to get them arrested. Read Also: Nigerian Army Major...
Dele Momodu, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed rumors about the death of Nigerian billionaire businessman Mike Adenuga. Adenuga, ranked as the fifth richest person in Africa by Forbes, is the owner of Globacom, Nigeria's second-largest telecommunications company, which also operates in Ghana and Benin...
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, plays several key roles in the body: It helps protect and maintain healthy cells. It supports the health of the skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage. It aids in wound healing. A deficiency in vitamin C can result in scurvy. Read Also: Good Sources Of Vitamin A Rich...
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have ambushed a monitoring team from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The attack took place on Monday in the Farin-Kasa area of Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, while the team was conducting an inspection of the National Grid installation in Shiroro, Niger...
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has urged the Senate to support the widow of the late Ifeanyi Ubah in her bid to succeed her husband as the senator for Anambra South Senatorial District. Senator Ndume made the appeal on Tuesday during a valedictory session held in honor of the late...
Olufemi Oluyede
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Olufemi Oluyede, has directed an investigation into a viral video depicting a Major General and two soldiers assaulting an unidentified man and woman in the Abuja metropolis. Army spokesperson Major General Onyema Nwachukwu stated that although the details surrounding the incident remain unclear,...
The qualification race for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) concluded on Tuesday, finalizing the list of all 24 teams set to compete in the tournament. While some teams secured their spots early on, others, like Benin Republic, left it to the last moment to clinch their places for...
NYSC Corps Members
The federal government has rescinded all previous directives concerning posting restrictions within the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). A memo, dated November 18, 2024, from the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, to the NYSC Director General, confirmed that these restrictions will be lifted starting with the 2024 Batch...
Islamic State militants launched a significant assault on a Nigerian military camp in Kareto, located in Borno State, northern Nigeria, on Saturday. The attack resulted in fatalities and considerable material losses. Military sources informed Channels that the Islamic State fighters used a variety of weapons in the assault. Read Also: Nigerian Army Major...
A Nigerian Army Major General and his escorts has been captured on a video that is fast going viral assaulting a Man for allegedly overtaking their vehicle. In the video, the man is heard asking the escorts of the Army Major General how he passed their car. Read Also: Why I Will...
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the governorship election in Ondo State held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and has vowed to challenge the victory of Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in court. The opposition party in the state described legal...
Olanipekun Olukoyede
On Monday, Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), announced that two agency staff members were recently dismissed over corruption allegations. Mr. Olukoyede made the disclosure during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference, hosted by the Rule of Law Development Foundation...
On Tuesday, the Senate dedicated its plenary session to honoring the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represented Anambra South in the National Assembly. The casket containing the senator's remains was placed in state at the foyer of the White House wing, directly in front of the Senate Chamber. The order paper...
Russia's Defense Ministry has reported that Ukraine launched ATACMS missiles, supplied by the US, at Russian targets. According to Russian state media, RIA Novosti, the Ministry stated that Ukrainian forces fired six ATACMS missiles overnight at a target in the Bryansk region. The report claims that Russian air defense systems intercepted...
Senate
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the names of three nominees for Resident Electoral Commissioners to the Senate for approval. Read Also: Tinubu Writes NASS, Seeks Approval For N1.77tn Fresh External Borrowing The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, announced the submission during Tuesday's plenary session. The request has been referred to the...
Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly requesting approval for a new external borrowing plan of N1.767 trillion to help finance the N9.7 trillion budget deficit for 2024. If approved, the loan will contribute to covering part of the shortfall in the national budget. The president's request was...