COAS calls for more zeal in tackling insecurity
2024-08-24
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has directed army personnel to rekindle their zeal and efforts in tackling security challenges.Continue Reading
Supreme Court upholds Ododo’s election, dismisses Ajaka’s case
2024-08-24
Supreme Court upholds Ododo’s election, dismisses Ajaka’s caseContinue Reading
ICPC warns against undermining S/Court judgment on LG autonomy
2024-08-24
ICPC warns against undermining S/Court judgment on LG autonomyContinue Reading
U.S. not planning to establish military base in Nigeria- Envoy
2024-08-23
By Mark Longyen The United States government on Friday said that it was not planning the establishment of any military base in Nigeria. Maj.-Gen. Kenneth Ekman, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), West Africa Coordination Element Lead, Department of Defence, made this known during a media roundtable with select journalistsContinue Reading
Development: Otti seeks adoption of Michael Okpara’s economic model
2024-08-23
By Chidi Opara Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has called for the adoption of the economic model of late Chief Michael Okpara, the first Republic Minister of Agriculture to promote development and create employment opportunities for the jobless youths. Otti made the call at the 2024 Michael Okpara Leadership LectureContinue Reading
Tinubu vows to promote rule of law, ease justice administration
2024-08-23
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has pledged to continue promoting the rule of law and ease the administration of justice in Nigeria. He made this commitment during the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) at the State House in Abuja.Continue Reading
We’ll deploy technology to fight corruption – EFCC
2024-08-23
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is poised to deploy technology- driven facilities and avenues to fight economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. The EFCC Chairman, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, said this at the inauguration of an electronic learning management studio at theContinue Reading
FG to prosecute foreigners funding banditry
2024-08-23
By Martha Agas The Federal Government says it will prosecute foreign nationals associated with funding banditry for economic sabotage and waging war against the Nigerian state. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori,Continue Reading
First Lady disburses N65m to 1,300 women traders in FCT
2024-08-22
By Philip Yatai The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed N65 million grant to 1,300 women petty traders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mrs Tinubu explained during the event in Abuja on Thursday, that each of the women would receive N50,000 to grow and recapitalise their businesses. TheContinue Reading
2025 budget will be based on needs assessment, says Gbajabiamila
2024-08-22
By Salif Atojoko Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, says the 2025 budget for State House agencies will be based on needs assessment. He said this was to ensure that funding allocated to agencies were based on actual requirements. Gbajabiamila spoke to the newsmen on ThursdayContinue Reading
