By Kadiri Abdulrahman A policy group, the Independent Media and Policy Initiatives (IMPI), says President Bola Tinubu has turn around Nigeria’s economy by deploying economic tools. The group said this in a statement issued by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju. Akinsiju said that it was the best way to weanContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Bise Dazang Foundation, has congratulated Gen. Martin Luther Agwai on his conferment with the Grand Commander of the Order of Rokel (GCOR) by the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio. The Trustee of the Bise Dazang Foundation, Nick Dazang, in a congratulatory message issued inContinue Reading
By Xinhua/NAN Iran’s state media on Sunday confirmed that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Saturday, prompting Iranian missile strikes on Israel and U.S. targets across the region. What happened in the past 24 hours, Why did the United States andContinue Reading
By Toba Ajayi The Federal Government has assured Kwara residents of its commitment to restoring peace and tackling insecurity across the state. The Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement (North Central), Dr Abiodun Essiet, gave the assurance on Thursday in Omu-Aran during a stakeholders’ meeting. Essiet said PresidentContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called on the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to prioritise the protection of press freedom. In a statement signed by its President, Musikilu Mojeed, and Legal Adviser, Tobi Soniyi, the institute urgedContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi A witness from the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Adams, has told the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, how the Chairman of the EFCC was blackmailed by a defendant through a Facebook posting. He said that this was obtained when he explored the defendant’s phone andContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government Area in Niger, Dr Mustapha Jibrin, said Gov. Umaru Bago, has directed the council and the state Ministry of Water Resources to tackle water scarcity in Minna metropolis. He disclosed this during a meeting with officials of the Niger State MinistryContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office. Egbetokun, whose tenure was extended by one year in 2025 by President Bola Tinubu, tendered his resignation letter on Tuesday, citing personal family reasons. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development upon enquiries from journalists.Continue Reading
By Mujidat Oyewole A veteran journalist, Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin, says there is no better pathway to success than through the journalism profession. Adedoyin, who represents Nigeria and Africa on the executive board of the International Press Institute in Vienna, Austria, said this on Monday while receiving an Award of RecognitionContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Contributory Pension and Happy Retirement Advocacy (COPEHRA), has commended the Abia State Government for instituting a monthly stipend and other welfare services for elderly citizens in the state. The chairman of COPEHRA, Mr Sani Mustapha, who made this known in a statement in Abuja onContinue Reading
