Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, to be focused in his […]
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FG Targets 26,961 Beneficiaries Under Phase 3 of NDE Employment Initiative
• Agency develops 5-year intervention plan Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The federal government has flagged-off the third phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative meant […]
“His mother told me he was dead” — Lady recounts shocking reunion with boyfriend five years later
A lady has sparked widespread reactions on social media after claiming that her boyfriend’s mother allegedly informed her five years ago that her son had […]
Senate Threatens MDAs, GOEs with Sanctions for Defying Legislative Summons
• Directs immediate compliance with committee invitations, directs SGF, ministers to enforce resolution • As Reps warn NRS chairman Zacch Adedeji of sanctions over recruitment, […]
Senate Pushes Bigger FERMA Budget, Orders Emergency Rescue of Failed Federal Roads
• Approves N15.06bn intervention on Benue road, warns Works Ministry to prioritise rehabilitation over new projects Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate on Thursday mounted […]
At Bello’s Book Launch, Amupitan Seeks INEC’s Independence, Seamless Operations
• Insists commission needs financial autonomy for free, fair, credible elections •Shettima: trust grows when citizens feel seen, heard, valued, and protected.d •Says Fourth Republic […]
Shettima: Africa Must Play More Prominent Role in Shaping Global Digital Agenda
• ATU partners GSMA to raise Africa’s telecom revenue base Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that Africa must play a […]
Tuggar Campaign Refutes Allegiance to Abubakar, Denounces Outcome of Bauchi APC Guber Primary
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The campaign organisation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar Thursday refuted a report that supporters of the erstwhile Minister of Foreign Affairs had […]
For Retaining Shettima, N’East Leaders Vow to Deliver Zone to President, APC in 2027
Deji Elumoye and Linus Aleke in Abuja For choosing to retain Vice-President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in 2027, elder statesmen, ministers, lawmakers, traditional […]
Metering: FG Launches Initiative to Train 5,000 Youths, End Estimated Billing
• Tegbe says skilled workforce critical to closing existing gap • Verheijen: Initiative will create jobs, accelerate deployment of smart meters Deji Elumoye and Emmanuel […]
LPPC Elevates 68 to SAN Rank, Prof. Obiaraeri Emerges Sole Academic Conferee
Alex Enumah in Abuja and Wale Igbintade in Lagos The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the elevation of 68 legal practitioners to the […]
Fubara Calls for Civil Service Reforms in Nigeria
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has called for a reform of the country’s civil service to meet modern day […]
House Minority Caucus Walks Out of Plenary over Tinubu’s State Police Bill
• 311 lawmakers vote in favour of amendment Juliet Akoje in Abuja The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, yesterday, staged a walkout from […]
“I have more glory than Wizzy, I be Skepta person” — Portable arrives in convertible Benz ahead of Charles Okocha fight
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has stirred reactions online after making a grand entrance ahead of his much-publicised fight with actor Charles Okocha, arriving in a […]
Senate Pushes to Compel Social Media Giants to Open Nigeria Offices
• Akpabio: Move will strengthen national security, data protection, jobs • Stakeholders back Adaramodu, Nwoko’s bills Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate on Thursday won […]
….Confirms Yuguda’s Appointment as AMCON Board Chairman
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Lamido Yuguda for appointment as the Chairman of the Board of the Asset […]
Private Sector Employers Fault Proposed Increase in Pension Contributions
• Say it will threaten business survival Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Organized Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), has expressed deep concern over the recent […]
In Rebulding Security, Tinubu Expands Army to 12 Divisions, 28 Thousand New Men
•Lauds COAS, officers, others for their commitment to defend nation’s sovereignty • Reorganisation exercise in two phases to be completed by September, December this year […]
N’Assembly Updates Inland Waterways Law to Align with Recent S’Court Ruling
• Approves other bills on FCT courts, tobacco control, ratifies Sept. national security summit •Adjourns for annual recess, to resume September 15 after endorsing key […]
Dangote Refinery Completes $2.5bn Equity Raise in Africa’s Largest Private Placement
• Offer attracted 3.7 times subscription compared to initial size •International, African investors back refinery’s expansion •Proceeds to strengthen capital structure, fund growth, says company […]