The Lagos State Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, Lawal Pedro SAN, convened a strategic meeting on Monday with all 40 lawmakers at the Assembly Complex in Alausa-Ikeja. While the specific agenda of the meeting remains unclear at the time of filing this report, it is believed to be linked …
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PRESIDENT Tinubu has reportedly appointed Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle as the new Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The news of his appointment has sparked excitement in Ileogbo, Aiyedire Local Government, and across Osun State, as he becomes one of the state’s distinguished sons to hold a key …
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PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on his 83rd birthday. In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined Pastor Adeboye’s family, including his wife, Pastor …
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THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is resisting mounting international pressure to engage in direct negotiations with the M23 rebel group which has advanced rapidly in the eastern region of the country in recent months. Despite recent calls from the UK and other international powers for inclusive dialogue, Prime Minister …
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THE Nigerian government has announced plans to reward micro, small and medium enterprises, MSMEs in the country with prizes worth over N220 million. The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Job Creation and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, disclosed this Monday during a press briefing …
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RIVERS State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration, HLGAs, to immediately assume control of the 23 local government councils in the state. Fubara said the HLGAs will run the affairs of the LGs pending the organization of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral …
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THE Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 budget. The lawmakers made the demand during Monday’s plenary session. Security was heightened at the Rivers House of Assembly Quarters as the House held its sitting. Speaker of the House, Martin …
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OPERATIVES of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate, on Thursday, February 27, 2025 arrested 11 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested in broad daylight at White Hotel, Chanchangi Local Government Area in Niger state following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities. Items …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed confidence in salvaging his country’s relationship with the United States following a tense meeting with US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office. He stated that he remained open to further dialogue with Washington and was prepared to meet Trump again “to solve real …
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UNITED States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the US. The order grants government agencies and federally funded organisations the discretion to decide whether to continue offering services in languages other than English. The directive effectively nullifies a mandate introduced by …
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