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In response to recent challenges, President Bola Tinubu has taken a decisive step by establishing a special panel dedicated to the comprehensive review and overhaul of the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP). The move follows Tinubu’s suspension of the four programmes under the NSIP for a period of six weeks. Leading the special panel is…
In a startling revelation, a female soldier in the Nigerian Army, identified as Ruth Ogunleye, has come forward on TikTok, accusing her senior officers of subjecting her to unbearable maltreatment. The soldier specifically named Col. IB Abdulkareem, Col. GS Ogor, and Brig. Gen. IB Solebo as the perpetrators of the alleged harassment. Ogunleye detailed a…
In a gesture of unity, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu attended the third-day Firdau prayer for the late Sheikh Abdul Hafeez Ashamu Abou, former Baba Adinni of the Lagos Central Mosque. The ceremony, held at Eko Club, Surulere, brought diverse communities together to honor the revered religious figure. Sheikh Abou’s impactful contributions to the spiritual landscape of…
The Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) is seeking to collaborate with the Enugu State government in areas of mutual interests that would contribute to the ease of doing business and boost economic activities by encouraging people to invest in the state. This development was disclosed on Thursday by the Chairman, Barr. Amos Azi, when he…
The Nigeria Police Force has indicated that the widely circulated social media phrase for the New Year 2024, “No Gree For Anybody,” which loosely conveys a refusal to agree with anyone, was intentionally designed to incite chaos in the nation. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), explained that, based on intelligence, the Police…
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ in Ikeja Lagos, under the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), made headlines by disclosing its significant seizures of prohibited goods valued at more than N10 billion throughout 2023. During a press briefing, Controller Hussain Ejubunu, the Zone’s Comptroller, shed light on the unit’s robust anti-smuggling operations and the magnitude…
In a bid to bolster security measures and support the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Femi Otedola, Executive Chairman of Geregu Power Plc., demonstrated his commitment by donating a substantial sum of N1 billion to the Fund. The LSSTF, a collaborative effort established 17 years ago between the public and private sectors, serves to…
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector witnessed a public dispute between major players as Globacom Ltd. refuted claims of indebtedness to MTN for interconnect charges, asserting that the disputed N1.6 billion had been settled without issue. Contrary to a public notice issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and circulated via its Twitter page on Monday, January 8th,…
In a resounding declaration of achievements and unity, the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army showcased its triumphs and camaraderie during the Combined West African Social Activities (WASA) held at the 29 Battalion Parade Ground, Port Harcourt Barracks. Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6 Division and Land Component Commander…
In a significant move geared towards restructuring pivotal federal agencies, President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Alexander Okoh, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), and Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The announcement, made by Ajuri Ngelale,…