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President Tinubu has called upon top security agencies in Nigeria to take all necessary actions to recover the substantial sum of N1.1 trillion from defaulters of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Anchor Borrowers’ loan. The President has set a firm deadline for this recovery, demanding that it be completed on or before September 18,…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). The announcement of this appointment was made in an official statement released on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President…
In a bold move aimed at challenging the legitimacy of the Nigerian government within Biafraland, Mr. Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, recently made a significant announcement via his social media handle, @simon_ekpa. Under the banner of “DELEGITIMIZATION OF NIGERIA GOVERNMENT WITHIN BIAFRA TERRITORY,” Ekpa declared the commencement…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially recalled Ambassador Sarafa Ishola, the Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, as his tenure as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the UK has come to an end. This decision was conveyed through a recall letter signed by Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister…
The nation’s fuel consumption has seen a substantial decline of 30% since the removal of petrol subsidy by President Bola Tinubu. This significant revelation was made by Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), during a media briefing led by the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating…
In a move to facilitate essential maintenance work, Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has issued a directive requiring all international airlines to vacate the premises of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) by October 1, 2023. This decision is aimed at providing the necessary space and resources for comprehensive maintenance efforts at…
In a momentous triumph, Pep Guardiola, the esteemed coach of Manchester City, has been crowned the UEFA Champions League Coach of the Year for the 2022/2023 season. This accolade underscores Guardiola’s exceptional contributions to the world of football and his instrumental role in shaping Manchester City’s success on the European stage. Guardiola’s coaching philosophy and…
In a coordinated effort aimed at enhancing security and combating insurgency, Nigerian troops and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have achieved a remarkable feat by eliminating six terrorists and capturing one alive during a fighting clearance operation in the North East region of Borno State. The operation unfolded as the troops executed a meticulously…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) of Nigeria has reported that it achieved only 47.6% of the Federal Government’s monthly target of 2.5 million registrations in the first eight months of the year, as revealed by findings from The PUNCH. This news comes amidst the increasing number of Nigerians obtaining National Identification Numbers (NIN), which…
The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief, Josep Borrell, has voiced his concerns over the recent developments in Gabon, where a group of senior military officers announced a coup and took control of the country. Borrell announced that EU defence ministers are set to discuss the situation in Gabon and stressed that if the coup is…