President Tinubu slashes Travel Delegations by 60 percent

In a bid to cut cost of governance and curb wasteful spending, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate pruning down by 60 percent the travel expenditure of government officials in his administration. Briefing State House Correspondent today Presidential Media Aide, Ajuri Ngelale said as part of cost cutting measures, the President directed that the […]

Tottenham to Host Manchester City in the Fourth Round of FA Cup

Tottenham will host holders Manchester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Chelsea face title contenders Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in another all-Premier League meeting. Manchester United, who defeated Wigan Athletic on Monday, will be away either to League Two Newport County or National League side Eastleigh. Maidstone United, the lowest-ranked club […]

Uganda denies reports of Nigeria rejecting its degrees

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) denies allegations that Uganda may face Nigeria’s rejection of its degree certificates over authenticity concerns. The NCHE investigates complaints related to higher learning institutions and takes appropriate action. Prof Mary Okwakol, the NCHE’s executive director, clarified that there have been no complaints from Nigeria about the legitimacy of […]

Federal Government Unveils Automated Passport Application Portal

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched the automated passport application process to expedite passport acquisition for Nigerians. The NIS in a statement said the launch followed a live demonstration session hosted by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, unveiling the functionality of the new system to stakeholders from across the country on Saturday in […]

President Tinubu Suspends Betta Edu, Directs EFCC To Probe Humanitarian Ministry

President Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. Betta Edu as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. A press statement issued yesterday, by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the President further directed the Executive Chairman of the EFCC to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects […]

Anthony Joshua to face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia showdown

In Boxing, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will return to the ring to take on former unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. A press conference has been scheduled for January 15 to reveal the details of the Ngannou-Joshua clash, which is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, although reports suggest it will […]

AGF says her office does not make payments for government agencies

the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Oluwatoyin Madein has clarified that her office does not make payments for government agencies. According to Madein, the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) does not make payments for projects and programmes implemented by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. She […]