THE Bauchi State Police Command said it had arrested one Fatimah Ibrahim, a 40-year-old resident of Tashan Jama’are, for defiling a 12-year-old boy. This was contained in a press release issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil. He said, “On March 1, 2025, about 14:00 …
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Dr Zacch Adedeji, FIRS’ Executive Chairman● Service targets execution of 80% job by in-house workforce THE Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has charted a new course toward institutional self-reliance with a bold vision to ensure that 80 percent of its jobs are handled internally by staff of the organisation by …
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IN a bid to enhance accessibility and flexibility for viewers, MultiChoice has unveiled a new range of affordable weekly subscription packages for both DStv and GOtv users under a campaign dubbed ‘Ka Weekie’. Announced last Thursday, the new packages are designed to cater to customers who prefer short-term payment options, …
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A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore all jobs and funding for the Voice of America and other US-backed news outlets, ruling that efforts to dismantle it violated the law and Constitution. Over 1,300 VOA employees, including about 1,000 journalists, were placed on leave following President Donald …
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VICE-President Kashim Shettima and other relevant stakeholders are scheduled to attend the 2nd National Hajj Stakeholders Summit holding in Abuja on April 30. This is contained in a statement by Hajia Fatima Usara, Assistant Director, Information and Publicity, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Monday in Abuja. Usara said that the …
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THE Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has urged the federal government to support the country’s most vulnerable citizens. He made this appeal during the 33rd Annual Special Easter Monday celebration, organised by the Sir David Osunde Foundation (SDOF) in Abuja. For 33 years, SDOF has celebrated …
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THE Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the federal government’s decision to make the naira-for-crude policy permanent is a sustainable solution to the cost of living crisis in the country. Mr Emeka Nwankpa, Chairman of the advocacy group, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Nwankpa said this …
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has suspended the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area, Dr George Egabor.over recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain. The suspension is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Okpebholo in Benin. The …
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THE Ministry of Interior’s Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department successfully dismantled a criminal network consisting of 12 individuals of Asian descent who had been targeting communication towers across various areas of Qatar in attempts to send fraudulent SMS messages containing fake links impersonating banks and official government entities. These …
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THE United States of America has announced that starting from April 22, 2025, all visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos must bring a DS-160 visa application form with a confirmation/barcode number (starting with AA and followed by 00 – two zeroes) that matches the one used to make their appointment …
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