Governor Okpebholo appoints chairman Edo revenue board
Oladele Bankole-Balogun has been appointed as the executive chairman of the Edo State Board of Internal Revenue by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Announcing the appointment, Umar Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State…
No Evidence Of Newly Detected COVID Variant XEC In Nigeria –FG
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has said that there is no evidence of COVID variant XEC in Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday signed by Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director Information and Public…
People May Not Like Us, But Things Are Changing –Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said things are taking shape for the better, even though people may not like his government. He said amid the tough challenges in the country, his administration had made some…
South Africans Demand Ramaphosa’s Resignation Over 5-Year Visa Policy for Nigerians
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent decision to introduce a simplified visa process for Nigerian nationals has stirred…
Ebonyi Gov’s Father Becomes Monarch
The people of Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community on Saturday coronated Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu as their traditional ruler. Eze Nwankpu is an Ebonyi born farmer who married 19 wives now living with 17 of…
Nigeria’s economy still facing crisis — Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has acknowledged that the country is currently facing a financial and economic crisis. At the 14th Annual Bankers’ Committee Retreat in Abuja, the…
But who will speak for Nigeria?
What I would call a routine conversation with a former Nigerian leader inspired this write-up. After expressing his concern about…
Customs seizes pump action rifles hidden inside garri sacks
Six riffles hidden in sacks of Garri have been seized by the Nigeria Customs Service in a bush path between Oyo State and the Republic of Benin border. Mohammed Shuaibu, the coordinator of the Joint Border Patrol…
Appeal Court overturns suspension of Kano anti-corruption boss
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the suspension of Muhuyi Magaji, Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), declaring the order by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT)…
Presidency Breaks Silence Amid Rumours of France Taking Over Nigeria’s Mining Sector
The Presidency has debunked rumours circulating on social media that France is taking over Nigeria’s mining sector. According to Special Adviser…
Details emerge as PSC Sacks 19 Police Officers, Reduces Ranks of 13 ASPs, Others
Nineteen officers of the Nigeria Police Force have been dismissed over gross professional misconduct, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has said. The commission on Friday, December 6, 2024, stated that the dismissed…
“South Africa not a playground for lawlessness” – ANC reacts to new visa policy for Nigerians
The African National Congress (ANC) has stepped in to clarify President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent remarks about South Africa’s revised visa policy for Nigerian travellers. Ramaphosa announced last week that Nigerian…
Northern Leaders Set Up Committee, To Review Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills
Northern leaders, under the aegis of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), have set up a committee to review the four Tax Reform Bills…
NNPC Shuns Local Market, Begins Export Of Petrol From Port Harcourt Refinery to Dubai
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has begun the export of petrol from the Port Harcourt Refinery to Dubai, shunning the…
PDP declares Ibori’s daughter’s seat vacant over defection to APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to initiate the process for a fresh election to fill the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency seat in the…
Tinubu Approves 4 Fresh Appointments
On Friday, December 6, the presidency announced the approval of the appointment of Chief Executive Officers for some Nigeria’s establishments by President Bola Tinubu. The special adviser to the president on…
Governor Fubara Knocks Wike’s Aide, Calls Him a “Data Boy” and “Dog Seller”
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has slammed a media aide to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister,…
Adamawa APC Bigwigs Meet Ganduje Over 2027 Gov’ship
The All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation team and other bigwigs of the party from Adamawa State on Friday met with the National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, at the party’s national secretariat in…
Kano Govt Hits FG Over Sealing Of Emir’s Palace
The Kano State Government has fingered the Federal Government in the blockade of Kano Emir’s palace on Friday. Armed police and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had blocked the entrance to the…
NSCIA Asks FG To Revoke Oyedepo’s Airstrip Licence
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has asked the Federal Government to revoke the airstrip licence given to the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo.…
Police file fresh cybercrime charges against Dele Farotimi
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has filed fresh charges against Dele Farotimi, a human rights advocate. The 12-count charge filed before a…
SERVE AS POSITIVE AGENTS OF DEVELOPMENT, DG TELLS CMS
Corps Members have been advised to serve as positive agents of development that would bring succour to their host communities.…
Lookman’s winner against Milan sends Atalanta top of Serie A
Ademola Lookman scored a late winner for Atalanta FC in their 2-1 victory over AC Milan in Serie A on Friday. Lookman’s goal came in the 87th minute as the host saw off the visiting Rossoneri at the Gewiss…
Street yelling, media tactics won’t stop prosecution of Dele Farotimi – Afe Babalola
Afe Babalola, the senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says he took legal action against Dele Farotimi, a human rights advocate, to address the “falsity of his…