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President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Dr Doro’s nomination followed…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Aminu Yusuf as the new Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), alongside Joseph Haruna Kigbu and Tonga Betara Bularafa as national commissioners in the Commission. The confirmation followed the presentation of the…
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is set to hold a Monthly Media Chat on Friday, October 24, 2025, following the conclusion of 20-day commissioning and flag-off of new projects in the Territory. This was disclosed by the FCT Minister’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, in a terse…
Despite the recent defections of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and his supporters to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the acting chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Barrister Steve Orurua, has declared that the party was still very much…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has cautioned applicants participating in its ongoing recruitment exercise to beware of fraudulent individuals or groups attempting to exploit unsuspecting job seekers through false claims or…
The House of Representatives has resolved that its leadership under Speaker Abbas Tajudeen will intervene in the dispute between Dangote Refinery and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). This was sequel to the adoption of a motion of…
The Magistrate Court sitting in Kuje, Abuja, has remanded Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the brother of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who has been held in custody for about five years by the federal government. Also, Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a digital platform that will make its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes seamless, more accessible and ultimately curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The…
Over a month after the expiration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State and the re-instatent of the democratically elected governor of the state, Similar Fubara, the Supreme Court has reserved judgement in a suit challenging the declaration of a state of emergency in the sate by…
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has declared the Dangote Refinery and other modular refineries across Nigeria as assets of strategic national interest, urging all stakeholders to unite in protecting and promoting them as catalysts…
A 36-year-old Nigerian immigrant, Gbemisola Akayinode, has been charged with felony murder in Texas after allegedly leaving her 9-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi, to die from extreme heat inside a parked car while she was at work. According to court documents, the tragic…
The Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the son and grandson of the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro. Senator Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, lost his son, Victor Moro, and his grandson within a…
The Federal Government has been urged to provide sustainable power supply and free internet connectivity in primary and secondary schools across the country to enable quality and effective learning for students. Education and digital inclusion advocate Ademola Adeyemi-King…
When organizations grow, compliance and governance issues are compounded. What once was easily done with a small team—managing policies, approvals and records, relying on physical forms—before too long becomes unmanageable. Important decision records get buried under emails,…
In a symbolic gesture promoting mentorship and gender inclusion, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, ‘vacated’ his seat for a teenage girl, Joy Ogah, allowing her to act as Vice President of Nigeria for one day. The inspiring event took place at the Presidential Villa,…
The trial of the Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, on terrorism charges, has been fixed for November 19 by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial scheduled to hold October 21 was shifted to November 19 by Justice Emeka Nwite, following the absence of…
Anietie Udoh has been conferred with the prestigious title of Nigeria’s Digital PR Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the country’s digital public relations and communications landscape. The honour, which adds another feather to his already…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, offering financial support to students across tertiary institutions in the country. According to the agency, the…
