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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Fadewa (rtd.) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The appointment was confirmed on Monday in a circular signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume. The circular was conveyed through the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr Ibrahim Kana. Tinubu said ...
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed that a strong and reliable digital infrastructure is fundamental to attracting investment, boosting competitiveness, and achieving sustainable growth within Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. This position was underscored at the Africa Fintech Foundry Ecosystem Roundtable 7.0, a virtual engagement themed “The Capital Reset: What Technologies Are Still Fundable ...
President Bola Tinubu arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, early Monday to participate in the Africa Forward Summit focused on investment and sustainable development across Africa. The President’s aircraft touched down at about 12:18 a.m. local time, according to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Nairobi. ...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi,has described the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti as one of the few surviving pillars of wisdom and moral leadership in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Mr Moses Olafare, on Monday,in Ile-Ife on ...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, says no fewer than 11 persons lost their lives in a lone accident on Eruku bridge along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway on Sunday. The Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta by the command’s Public Education Officer, Mr Odunsi Afolabi. Ogunjobi ...
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has congratulated the leader of pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on his 100th birthday. This is contained in a statement personally signed by Aiyedatiwa and made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure. The governor described Fasoranti as an extraordinary statesman, exemplary patriot, revered ‘Awoist’ and one ...
The Minister of youths development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has urged Nigerian youths to stop relying on ”immediate financial” gratification to long-term nation-building. Olawande made the call in Abuja on Sunday at a meeting with the national youth leaders of all political parties, known as the Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in ...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a massive Loud stash house in Lekki, Lagos, and dismantling an illegal skuchies factory. These operations, alongside interdictions in Anambra, Kwara, Kogi, and Nasarawa, resulted in the seizure of illicit substances worth billions of naira and the arrest of several suspects, including three persons with disabilities ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have successfully rescued four kidnapped children and reunited them with their families following a swift intervention at the Alafia Bus Terminal in the Coker-Orile area. The rescue operation was carried out in line with directives from the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, aimed at intensifying ...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected criminals and recovered arms and other incriminating items in separate operations in Kaduna and Abia states. The operations were conducted under Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, and Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, as part of ongoing efforts to curb insecurity. ...
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), have successfully uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate operating during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The operation took place at the College of Education in Warri, Delta State, following an intelligence-led investigation into attempts by criminal elements ...
By Usman Yahaya Ismail The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship consensus candidate for Borno State, Mustapha Gubio, has successfully cleared the party’s screening exercise ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election. The screening was conducted by the APC Screening Committee at the Kaduna State Liaison Office in Abuja. The session was chaired by the party’s National ...
FCMB Group Plc has appointed Mrs Adepeju Adebajo as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Mrs Adebajo brings over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance, and consulting to the FCMB Group Board. She specialises in business transformation and turnarounds, with ...
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Osun governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has declared that the electorate in the state will make history by electing him governor in the forthcoming election. Oyebamiji made the remark during a meeting with the leaders and members of the Association of Mobile Telecommunication Engineers of Nigeria ...
Mr Noheem Adams, Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has declared his intention to seek re-election in Eti-Osa Constituency I in 2027. Adams made the declaration on Saturday in Lagos while addressing party members, supporters and community leaders at a political rally. The APC lawmaker, representing Eti-Osa Constituency I, said his decision ...
The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 1,600 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an operation in Rivers. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Sunday in Abuja. Folorunsho said the recovery was made under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian ...
Mr Musikilu Mojeed, the President of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, has reaffirmed the institute’s mandate to protect press freedom in Nigeria. Mojeed spoke in an interview on the sidelines of the opening of the IPI Nigeria Press Freedom Hub in Abuja. He noted that in its 70 years of existence, IPI had been ...
By Kelu Musa Nigerian music sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been named among international stars to perform at the 2026 edition of the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco. The Newsmen reports that the annual music fiesta is organised by Maroc Cultures, featuring a wide range of international and local music artistes across ...
By Daniel ObajeMr Musikilu Mojeed, the President of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, has reaffirmed the institute’s mandate to protect press freedom in Nigeria. Mojeed spoke in an interview on the sidelines of the opening of the IPI Nigeria Press Freedom Hub in Abuja. He noted that in its 70 years of existence, IPI ...
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), a major initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria into a globally competitive, innovation-driven economy through sustained investment in research, science, and technology. The approval was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa following the Federal Executive Council ...
Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has hailed the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu for ordering a fresh probe into the 2019 abduction of social critic and academic Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata. The IGP's directives comes on the heels of testimony from a former aide to a former state ...
Senator Seriake Dickson, the former Governor of Bayelsa State and a key leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has described as propaganda rumours at destabilizing the newly formed opposition party. Speaking today at the NDC national convention, Senator Dickson addressed circulating rumors regarding the party’s legal standing and its relationship with the Independent National ...
The Lagos State Government will on Monday kick-off it's annual month-long Ministerial Press Briefing. The annual briefing is usually hosted to provide opprtunitues for Commissioners and Political appontees in the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration to present a scorecard of their achievements. Announcing this year’s edition on Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Lagos state Commissioner for ...
