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The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 12-member committee to recover over ₦1.8 billion illegally deducted from civil servants’ salaries by alleged loan vendors. Inaugurating the committee in his office, the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG), Umar Faruq-Ibrahim, said the committee was tasked on investigating and recovering the funds with a view to and return same to ...
NAF Queens and Sporting Supreme U19 recorded impressive victories in the National Playoffs of the President Federation Cup. The report also states that in the women’s category, NAF Queens of FCT defeated Model Queens of Kwara 3-1 to advance in the competition. Mighty Jets Mata of Plateau beat Kada Queens of Kaduna 3-1 in another ...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the U20 and U17 boys’ national football teams. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications said the NFF Executive Committee approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee for the appointments of the two coaches. The ...
An APC stalwart in Patani Local Government Area of Delta, Dr Ebidiseighabofa Orodu, has dismissed claims of Nicholas Mutu’s endorsement for another term in the House of Representatives, saying it does not reflect the broader public mood in the constituency. Orodu, in a telephone also said that such claims did not represent the prevailing grassroots ...
At least four male passengers were confirmed dead in a lone commercial bus crash at Nunya on the Abia end of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway on Thursday. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abia, Mrs Ngozi Ezeoma, confirmed the accident in Umuahia. Ezeoma said that it occurred at about 2:10 ...
By Angela Atabo Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has defended the FCT Administration’s policy of allocating land to diplomatic personnel. Wike spoke on Thursday in Abuja during the inspection of ongoing projects across the Federal Capital Territory. He accused critics of hypocrisy, saying many questioning the policy once benefited from similar allocations. According to him, ...
By Sarafina Christopher Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, has said that the forthcoming India-Africa Forum Summit will strengthen economic and technological partnerships between India and Africa. Singh disclosed this during a news briefing on Thursday in Abuja, noting that the Summit, scheduled to hold in New Delhi on May 31, was returning after ...
By Taiye Olayemi Universal Insurance Plc has concluded arrangements for its proposed N3.2 billion rights issue, following the execution of transaction documents at a signing ceremony held in Lagos on Thursday. The ceremony marked the completion of the preparation phase for the offer and cleared the path for existing shareholders to participate in the capital ...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to expanding access to quality education, particularly with the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State. Zulum made the commendation while reacting to the recent appointment of principal officers for the new university. ...
The Federal Government has announced plans to evacuate Nigerians in South Africa following a surge in anti-migrant protests and xenophobic rhetoric. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this following a telephone discussion with her South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola. The move comes in response to heightened tensions, including a major demonstration held in ...
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has issued a warning to individuals who use Islam as a cover for criminal activities, stating that those who kill innocent people while shouting Allahu Akbar are destined for hell. Speaking at the first triannual meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, the Sultan, who ...
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has announced an extension of its working hours across the country to support taxpayers during the first phase of the Rev360 rollout. In a public notice issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Service disclosed that its Emerging, Medium, Large, and Government Business Offices will now operate on Saturdays from May ...
Fuel stations across major Nigerian cities, including Lagos and Abuja, have begun adjusting their pump prices to N1,350 per litre. This shift represents a significant reduction from previous rates that ranged between N1,365 and N1,370 per litre, marking a price cut of up to N20 per litre in various locations. Reacting, the Independent Petroleum Marketers ...
Nigeria's Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic reforms have strengthened Nigerian sub-nationals. Senator Shettima, who made the observation on Wednesday in Lafia during the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026, noted that the ongoing transformation of subnational economies into stronger and more viable entities justifies the choice of states as ...
In a significant step towards addressing the skill gap in the power sector value chain, 72 trainees have successfully completed a three week Human Capital Development Training in Solar Panel Installation and Maintenance. The program, held in Lagos, was organized by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in collaboration with the National Power ...
Gov. Uba Sani has directed that Kaduna State pilgrims should be adequately catered for before, during and after the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in this year’s Hajj exercise. The Director of Operations of Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Abubakar Usman Yusuf, who made this known promised that management and staff will comply with the ...
By Ismail Azeez Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has condoled with the people of Esa-Oke in Obokun Local Government Area over the passage of the Owamiran of Esa-Oke, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyemi Akanbi Adediran. The revered monarch was reported to have joined his ancestors in the early hours of Wednesday, May 6, 2026. In ...
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has intensified efforts to rescue six students abducted by gunmen in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area of the state. SP Rahman Nansel, The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Lafia. Nansel said that the students were abducted ...
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has revealed that he granted permission to local communities to negotiate with bandits, a move he says has resulted in over a year of sustained peace in those areas. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Governor Radda explained that the decision was driven by the communities themselves. ...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Femi Fani-Kayode as Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to South Africa, following reports that his initial nomination to Germany was rejected by the German government. The changes in the former Minister's posting comes amid a whirlwind of diplomatic speculation. While sources indicate that the European powerhouse declined the appointment, Fani-Kayode ...
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has inked a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This was disclosed on Thursday by the National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji via his social media pages. The NDPC noted that the MoU signing marks a significant ...
The Nigerian Senate has rescinded its recent amendments to the Senate Standing Orders during a live plenary session on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The decision comes just two days after the initial changes were made, as lawmakers identified potential conflicts with the Nigerian Constitution. The Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele addressing the chamber, highlighted that ...
