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FG sacks Mamman Ahmad as BPP DG, appoints Ayodeji Gbeleyi as BPE DG

As part of effort to reorganize and improve the agency’s efficiency and transparency, President Bola Tinubu has directed Mr. Mamman Ahmadu to step...

Gunmen abduct company MD, three foreign nationals in Lagos

Gunmen have abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company, a representative of LG and Hisense, and three Lebanese nationals while they were traveling...

Eid-el-Kabir: DSS issues security alert, calls for vigilance during celebrations

The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged caution and vigilance as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Dr. Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, in a...

Pres. Tinubu seeks FBI’s assistance to combat cybercrime, terrorism, others

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to strengthen their alliance in combating cybercrime,...

South African Pres. Ramaphosa heads for re-election victory amid ANC’s lacklustre results

Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to secure a second term as South Africa’s president, having successfully negotiated a coalition agreement with opposition parties...

Sexual harassment: ICPC investigates accuser of Permanent Secretary

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has summoned Mrs. Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi, a staff member of the Federal Ministry...

Breach of rights: Federal Court orders Kano Govt. to pay deposed Emir Bayero N10m

A Federal High Court has ordered the Kano State Government to pay N10 million as damages to the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji...

FG seeks $500m loan World Bank for rural road infrastructure

The Federal Government has requested a loan of $500 million from the World Bank to improve rural roads and enhance agricultural marketing nationwide....

Eid-el-Kabir: Kano Police prohibits Durbar celebrations for security reasons

Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, the Kano State Police Command has banned all Durbar activities and celebrations. The police commissioner, Usaini Gumel, said in a...

Federal court insists it has jurisdiction to hear deposed Emir Bayero’s rights violation suit

The Federal High Court in Kano has affirmed its jurisdiction to hear the case filed by Aminu Ado Bayero, the deposed Emir of...

FG warns of massive layoffs as labor disagrees on N62,000 minimum wage

The Federal Government has asked organized labor to take into account the far-reaching economic consequences of its demand for a national minimum wage...

Soludo cautions Pres. Tinubu against unsustainable minimum wage

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against implementing a minimum wage that may be economically unsustainable for...

June 12: Ogun Gov. Abiodun pays homage to Abiola’s family, urges national perseverance

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has urged Nigerians to remain committed to the democratic process and have faith in its ability to...

Presidential aide shrugs off Tinubu’s slip at Eagles Square as minor mishap

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Social Media, Mr. Dada Olusegun, has downplayed concerns about the president’s momentary loss of footing while boarding...

Pres. Tinubu lauds, acknowledges Nigerian media’s contributions to democracy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the significant contributions of the media in standing up against military rule and facilitating its eventual return...

Pres. Tinubu hails Abiola, Ezeife, Yar’Adua, Kokori others, urges vigilance against undemocratic forces

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tributes to iconic Chief MKO Abiola, winner of the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election, and other...