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Mohammed assumes role of NIA Director-General

Mohammed Mohammed has officially assumed the position of Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, succeeding Ahmed Abubakar. President Bola Tinubu appointed Mohammed to lead the agency following Abubakar’s resignation. The transition of leadership was formally completed on Tuesday, August 27,…

Fiscal responsibility central to economic growth – FRC boss

Mr. Victor Muruako, Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), emphasized the importance of effective public procurement processes and fiscal responsibility as crucial elements for achieving sustainable economic growth. He made these remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during a…

$87.4m needed to contain monkey pox outbreak – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it requires $87.4 million over the next six months to collaborate with countries, partners, and other stakeholders in controlling the ongoing Mpox outbreak. In a statement released on Tuesday, the WHO outlined…

NNPC, Oando and Atiku Abubakar’s attacks

By Temitope Ajayi By his advanced age and eminent status as a former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is by means qualified to be an elder statesman. Statesmen are highly venerated and revered people to whom we go…

Dangote refinery: Calling on all compatriots

By Abiodun Alade Nations are forged by patriots – individuals who rise to the occasion during pivotal moments in their country’s history. Throughout history, patriots have played crucial roles in shaping nations, advocating for citizens’ rights, crafting new laws, and…

Police arrest two robbers in Bauchi

Officials from the Bauchi Police Command have reported the arrest of two individuals suspected of robbery in the state capital. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Police Public Relations Officer Ahmed Wakil detailed that the suspects, during questioning, admitted to…