PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS POLITICAL APPOINTEES SEEKING ELECTIVE OFFICE TO RESIGN BY MARCH 31, 2026
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well […]
CNG Revolution: President Tinubu Orders Immediate Rollout of 100,000 Conversion Kits to Slash Transport Costs
By Raliat Adenekan In a decisive move to shield Nigerians from the volatile global energy market, President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits across the federation.This presidential mandate, announced Tuesday at the State House by Ismaeel Ahmed, Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural […]
Tinubu: Nigeria Will Never Bow to Terrorism
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to national stability, declaring that Nigeria will never surrender to agents of instability or terrorism. Speaking during an interfaith breaking of fast with traditional and religious leaders from all six geopolitical zones, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, the President acknowledged the desperation of defeated insurgents […]
Lagos Imams Urge Restraint Amid US–Israel–Iran Crisis
The League of Imams and Alfas has called on Nigerians to refrain from actions capable of disrupting peaceful coexistence following tensions triggered by the US–Israel–Iran crisis.The advisory follows protests in parts of the country over the reported killing of Ali Khamenei during recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran.The call was made during the 2026 Ramadan Tafsir […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS AMB. ISMAIL ABBA YUSUF CHAIRMAN OF NAHCON
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON). The appointment is subject to the Senate’s approval in accordance with the provisions of section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. According to a statement issued by President Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu sent a letter […]
BoI Gets CBN Nod to Launch Non-Interest Banking Window
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate a non-interest banking window, expanding its financing framework. BoI Managing Director, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, disclosed the approval on Sunday. The new licence allows BoI to offer ethical, asset-backed financing that eliminates interest and promotes risk-sharing, targeting underserved and […]
CORPERS ABDUCTION: LAGOS ASSEMBLY SEEKS URGENT INTER-GOVERNMENTAL ACTION
BY: AYO AGBEOLUWAYE Lagos State House of Assembly has intervened in the reported abduction of a Prospective Corps Member (PCM), Miss. Binuyo Lateefah, thereby calling for urgent inter-governmental and security collaboration to ensure her immediate rescue. This emanated following a Matter of Urgent Public Importance raised by Hon. Omolara Olumegbon, who informed the House that […]
Military to court martial officers over alleged Coup Plot
The Nigerian military says it would court martial some of its officers for plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Recall that the Defence Headquarters had issued a press statement in October 2025 regarding the arrest of sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. The Director, Defence Information […]
BBC Africa Eye investigation has revealed how criminal networks are trafficking young west Africans
BBC World Service’s investigative unit, BBC Africa Eye, follows Sierra Leone’s anti-trafficking police unit, as they target criminal gangs trafficking young people across West Africa. The documentary follows a father’s search for his missing children and offers audiences insight into the Sierra Leone Police as they conduct operations against the criminal gangs running these trafficking […]
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, KANO OFFICE RECEIVES OVER THREE THOUSAND CASES IN 2025
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) say it has received a total of 3,019 human rights complaints in Kano State between January and December 2025. Kano State Coordinator NHRC, Shehu Abdullahi, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen explaining that 2,276 of the cases have been successfully resolved, while 743 are currently undergoing investigation and […]
