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The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has cautioned against renewed attempts to privatise Federal Government colleges, popularly known as unity schools. The National Vice-President of ASCSN, Mr Olubunmi Fajobi, said at a news conference on Wednesday that the privatisation would make quality secondary education inaccessible to millions of Nigerian children. The unionist ...
Following the announcement that Tony Elumelu will conclude his 12-year tenure as Group Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) on August 21, 2026, prominent business mogul Wale Tinubu has shared a warm and lighthearted reaction to the news. Tinubu who is the Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC, took to social media to ...
By Precious Mark The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised a major alarm over the worsening detention conditions of Malam Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) forcefully denied the embattled former governor access to medical care, physically assaulted his wife, and arrested his personal physician. ...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of violating the terms of a court-approved medical leave. Following the incident, the anti-graft agency arrested the former governor's personal physician, Professor Bello Abubakar, on allegations of making false statements to the commission. According to a statement ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Council of Legal Education (CLE), Nigerian Law School, has warned candidates preparing for the forthcoming Call to the Bar ceremony against the unauthorised use of barristers' regalia, cautioning that those who portray themselves as qualified lawyers before the official ceremony risk disciplinary action that could affect their eligibility for admission into ...
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday cautioned that Nigeria may reconsider its diplomatic ties with South Africa if the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians persists, as lawmakers strongly condemned the reported harassment of Nigerian citizens and the destruction of their businesses. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, who drew the ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) as part of efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency and good governance across its operations in the Niger Delta region. The commission said the move reflected its commitment to promoting ethical conduct and reinforcing public confidence in the interventionist ...
By Emmanuel Ikpe The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has urged Nigerians to support President Tinubu and his economic reforms. While fielding questions from journalists on preparations for the celebration of the former governor's upcoming 60th birthday, the former Governor stated that when nations face an existential crisis, leaders are ...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr Peter Samuel as the General Manager of Borno State Agricultural Mechanization Authority (BOSAMA). In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the appointment was based on Engr Samuel’s outstanding professional competence, proven track record, and experience ...
...as BOVAS MD is sworn-in as new Chancellor Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, on Monday commissioned four landmark infrastructure projects at the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and officially installed Mrs. Victoria Adunola Samson as the institution's third Chancellor. Speaking at the investiture ceremony, Governor Adeleke congratulated the renowned businesswoman on her appointment, ...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has continued nationwide sensitisation on the Federal Government’s Green Tax policy, saying that the initiative is aimed at reducing the importation of high-emission vehicles while promoting a cleaner and healthier environment across the country. The sensitisation programme for officers and stakeholders in Zone ‘C’ was held on Tuesday, 30 June ...
Justice James Omotosho of Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, July 2, 2026 ordered the forfeiture of five properties, belonging to a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who is serving 75 years jail term for corruption. Forfeited permanently among them is Walijam Apartments, located on No. 43 Plot 435, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, while ...
Nigeria's condemnation of the killing of two of its citizens during the latest outbreak of anti-migrant violence in South Africa has revived concerns over a cycle of diplomatic protests that has accompanied similar incidents for more than two decades. Each resurgence of xenophobic attacks appears to follow a familiar pattern. Lives are cut short, businesses ...
By Hashim Yussuf Amao Whenever hardship tightens its grip on Nigeria, whenever roads collapse, hospitals decay, schools deteriorate, insecurity spreads, unemployment rises, or public infrastructure crumbles, one familiar voice often reverberates. Fingers point towards Aso Rock. The President becomes the sole recipient of public outrage. Social media erupts, radio phone-in programmes become heated, market conversations ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a masquerade identified as Asoleke over the alleged killing of a 24-year-old man, Sefiu Kehinde, during a procession in the Labiran area of Ibadan. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a comprehensive investigation, while police operatives intensify efforts ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling Nigeria’s evolving security challenges through the deployment of modern technology, improved military capacity, and enhanced operational readiness. The President gave the assurance on Monday at the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA), arguing that the move has accelerated infrastructure development and improved project delivery across Abuja. The President spoke on Monday while commissioning the new Office Annex of the Body of Benchers ...
By Muyideen Aliyu No fewer than fifteen persons, all males, lost their lives in an auto crash near the Muslim cemetery along the Oko Olowo route on the Ilorin-Jebba expressway in Kwara State. Reports gathered from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) indicate that the fatal crash, which occurred at about 2:32 am on Monday, ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unlawful use of content belonging to Nigerian media organisations. The directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the ...
By Precious Mark The All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a strategic grassroots mobilization campaign aimed at securing one million solidarity votes across Southern Kaduna ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ruling party unveiled the initiative, tagged the APC One Million Solidarity Votes Project, in an official statement released on Monday to galvanize support ...
By Precious Mark Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has failed to place a single phone call to Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, since the abduction of schoolchildren in the state more than 50 days ago. Speaking on Monday, Obi expressed ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration is aggressively guaranteeing the freedom of worship across Nigeria, pointing to his own household as a prime example of religious tolerance that should de-escalate the country's historic interfaith tensions. The President made the remarks on Saturday at his residence in Abuja while hosting a high-level Vatican ...
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth inclusion and empowerment by endorsing the proposed Kogi Youth Security Summit, describing young people as critical partners in strengthening security and driving sustainable development across the state. The governor made the commitment on Sunday at the Government House, Lokoja, while ...
