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IGP Announces Senior Officer Postings, Redeployments
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered the posting and redeployment of seven Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) to various departments. These changes come after the Police Service…
Woman bathes son with hot water for bringing girlfriend home
In Cross River State, a woman named Maryam Zakari is accused of scalding her son, Babanne Abdulahi, with boiling water after he brought his girlfriend home. The incident occurred in the Bogobiri area, a Hausa-Fulani residential neighborhood, last Thursday.
President Tinubu Orders Recall of All Ambassadors for Service Enhancement
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors from their respective duty posts worldwide. This decision was communicated by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser…
Nigeria’s Airline Operators Commend Aviation Minister’s Decision to Suspend Nigeria Air
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have expressed their support and commendation for the decision of Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to suspend activities related to the implementation…
CBN Deputy Governor Reportedly Arrested by DSS
In a startling development, Mr. Kingsley Obiora, the Deputy Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank overseeing economic policy, has reportedly been arrested. This surprising turn of events unfolds as part of an ongoing…
Tinubu Replaces Ondo, Cross River NDDC Board Nominees Amid Criticism
Amidst criticism and concerns, President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action by replacing the nominees representing Ondo and Cross River on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This move…
Lagos-Abuja Trip Will Soon be 4 Hours – Umahi
In a significant announcement, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, unveiled plans for a groundbreaking infrastructure project that promises to transform long-distance travel in Nigeria. During his highway inspection tour in Ogun and…
Tinubu Appoints 32-Year-Old Khalil Suleiman Halilu as NASENI CEO
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)….
Murtala Muhammed International Airport to be Shut Down – Minister of Aviation
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…
Nigerian Troops Neutralize Terrorists in Borno State
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…
NIN Registration Progress: Nigeria Struggles to Meet Enrolment Targets Despite Increasing Numbers
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…
NPA directs immediate suspension of virtual parks operations
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has ordered the immediate suspension of processing of truck through virtual parks on the Eto platform. The suspension was announced in a statement issued by Irabor Akonoman….
Wike Pledges Completion of Millennium Tower Project
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to complete the long-awaited Millennium Tower project within the next two years. After a meeting with contractors handling various projects in…
INEC Announces Electronic Result Transmission for Kogi State Governorship Election
INEC announces electronic result transmission for Kogi State governorship election, aiming to enhance transparency and curb electoral malpractices. Prof. Gabriel Longpet, the REC of Kogi, highlights the significance of electronic transmission in safeguarding the integrity of results. The move is part of broader efforts to ensure credible and accountable democratic processes.
Edo Deputy Governor Denied Access to State Governor
A dramatic incident took place at the Edo State Government House during a public function on Sunday, as security personnel prevented Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu from accessing Governor Godwin Obaseki. The incident…
Reps to abolish recruitment waivers for MDAs
The House of Representatives has vowed to abolish waivers in recruitment exercises in Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, of the Federal Government. The lawmakers described the waiver as an abuse of recruitment…
PSC Orders Compulsory Retirement of 4 DIGs
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken decisive action by ordering the compulsory retirement of four senior Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) for their failure to retire following the appointment of their…
Minister of Transportation, Alkali Raises Concerns Over Abuse of NRC, Orders MD to Appear for Briefing
Saidu Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, has visited the Idu Train station in Abuja and expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of affairs at the station. During the unscheduled visit on Sunday,…
Tinubu Bars Non-Participating Officials from Attending UN’s General Assembly
In a move to curb the escalating cost of governance in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The directive mandates the suspension of…