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Why we have not paid August stipends — NELFUND
Even without much clarity, regarding who are the beneficiaries, their numbers and schools, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has called…
FG approves promotion of 20,867 officers of civil defence, immigration, others
THE Federal Government has approved the promotion of 20,867 senior officers across various ranks in paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior. Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services…
Tinubu Government Not Taking Right Measures To Address Nigerians’ Sufferings After Subsidy Removal –…
A former minister of health and the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ebonyi State, Onyebuchi Chukwu, has stated that the short and medium-term measures have not been provided by the Nigerian government…
Libya Police Arrest Nigerian Migrant For Stabbing Fellow National To Death During Altercation
A Nigerian migrant has been arrested in Qarabolli city in Libya for allegedly murdering a compatriot in a violent altercation…
DSS Invites Convener Of Lagos Group For Suing State Govt, Others Over Dangote’s $100Million Land…
The Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday, invited one of the conveners of Ibeju-Lekki Peoples Forum, Comrade Jamiu…
Nigerian sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking released after four others, Briton…
The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has revealed that a Nigerian, Emmanuel Ihejirika, who was sentenced…
Tinubu to replace 10 Ministers, ex-Minister lobbies for Ngelale’s job
Information available to The Eagle Online has it that President Bola Tinubu is set to effect a massive cabinet shake up that…
Nigeria Set To Introduce Digital Travel Certificate – Interior Minister
Nigeria will soon introduce a Digital Travel Certificate (DTC) to improve security at the country’s borders and improve travellers’ experience in line with best global practices, according to the Minister of Interior,…
Fubara Lied Against Me, I Can Never Support Him In This Life Again – Wike
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has vowed never to support Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State in his political life again. Wike made the vow on Friday while featuring on…
BREAKING: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has announced Monday, September 16th, 2024, as public holiday to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.Minister of…
Marketers to start lifting PMS from Dangote refinery Sunday
…25m litres to be delivered daily via NNPC trading Ltd Dangote Refinery is set to commence the distribution of its refined petrol to marketers across…
Man declared wanted for ‘stealing EFCC’s car’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared one Ibrahim Mohammed wanted for allegedly stealing a vehicle belonging to the agency. In a statement on Friday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said the…
Lagos State Government begins eight-week traffic diversion on Eko Bridge
Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion for emergency repairs of the Eko Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works. According to…
Dangote Donates N1.5bn To Borno Flood Victims
President of Aliko Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has donated N1.5 billion to victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster. He made the announcement…
Lagos, Abia, Akwa Ibom get new police commissioners
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of four substantive commissioners of police for Lagos, Abia, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom commands. In a statement on Friday, Ikechukwu Ani, PSC spokesperson,…
I’m Ready To Be Vice President If I See Someone Who Will Perform Better, Says Peter Obi
A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his willingness to consider a vice-presidential role if he finds someone who can perform better than him. The former Anambra governor stated…
Terror kingpin Husseini Usman captured in Plateau, Nigerian Army says
The Nigerian Army says it has captured a wanted terror kingpin, Husseini Usman, in Ganawuri village, Riyom LGA in Plateau and rescued several hostages. The army, in a post on its official X on Friday, said the…
Multi-Billion Dollar Contract Scandal: Private Company Donnington Drags NigeriaTo International…
A private company, Donnington Nigeria Ltd, along with its foreign partners, has notified the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government of its intention…
We never gave traders one-month ultimatum to crash prices — FCCPC
The Executive Vice Chairman, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Tunji Bello, has said, contrary to report making the news space, in the past few days, the Commission never issued any…
BREAKING: PDP suspends Dino Melaye over alleged anti-party activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken swift action against one of its prominent members, Senator Dino Melaye from Kogi, suspending him over alleged anti-party activities. This decision, according to a memo sighted…
Bandits raid general hospital in Katsina state, abduct
Some yet-to-identified bandits operating in Katsina State have raided the Kurfi General Hospital in Kurfi Local Government Area of the state. The bandits reportedly shot at a security guard at the hospital and abducted…
Niger Delta communities demand over N500 billion in damages from Shell
Oil-rich Niger Delta communities are seeking 505 billion naira ($310 million) in damages from Shell, alleging that the oil giant breached a court order by proceeding with the sale of its onshore assets in the Niger…
Bandits raid general hospital in Northern state, abduct women
Some yet-to-identified bandits operating in Katsina State have raided the Kurfi General Hospital in Kurfi Local Government Area of the state. The bandits reportedly shot at a security guard at the hospital and…
Firm petitions RMAFC chair, Shehu, over $330m payment
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and its chairman, Alhaji MB Shehu are in…