UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position. It also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It is the first time the council has called for a ceasefire since the war began last […]
NSA confirms escape of Binance executive
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has confirmed the arrest of a personnel responsible for the escape from lawful custody, Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance. Anjarwalla is a suspect in the Federal Government’s ongoing probe into Binance activities in Nigeria. But the NSA Office said in a Monday statement by […]
FG to carry out a census of all schools in the country
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has said the Federal Government would carry out a census of all schools in the country. Speaking yesterday at a two-day capacity-building workshop for desk officers in the ministry, its departments, and agencies, Mamman said the data from the census would assist in tackling the challenges facing the […]
FEC approves the institution of a 10% youth quota in all government
The Federal Executive Council has approved the institutionalization of a 10 percent youth quota in all government appointments and an equitable young women representation. Minister of Youths, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who disclosed this at the end of the 4th FEC meeting, on Monday, said that the council also approved the restructure of the Nigerian Youth […]
Minister of Information says No Ransom was paid for the release of Kuriga students
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has revealed that the Federal Government Paid NO RANSOM for the release of the school pupils abducted from Kuriga Village in Kaduna State. Speaking after yesterday’s FEC meeting, the minister also clarified that all the 137 pupils kidnapped were safely released. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports […]
Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games
The Federal Government has hailed the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria in the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message […]
Vote count begins in Senegal presidential election
Senegal’s Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged as favourite to win presidential election, after several rivals conceded. Millions of Voters who had a choice of 19 candidates, took part in a peaceful vote on Sunday, and early results also led to five opposition candidates declaring 44-year-old Mr Faye, who had been in jail only […]
NCS to initiate a 90-day window for the regularisation of import duties on vehicles
The Service in a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced the decision on specific categories of vehicles, effective from March 4 to July 5. Under the directives of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, the step is to ease economic hardship and encourage compliance, by approving the […]
NAPTIP raises alarm over new strategy by human traffickers
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised an alarm over a new strategy employed by human traffickers, who are exploiting global brand trademarks to offer fraudulent Oil and Gas job opportunities, luring unsuspecting youths and others to neighboring West African countries for exploitation. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Prof Fatima […]
DHQ Confirms rescued 137 Kuriga school pupils in Zamfara
The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Sunday confirmed that collaboration with local authorities and government agencies across the country led to the rescue of 137 pupils of LEA School Kuriga in Chikun LG of Kaduna State. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, in statement revealed that the victims comprising of 76 females […]
