Ex-Secretary General of the Federation Testifies in Emefiele’s case, denies knowledge of Pay to Election Observers
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, appeared at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja yesterday, and testified in the ongoing trial of ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele is accused of impersonating the SGF to illegally obtain a sum of $6.2m, and is […]
Federal Government Takes Steps to Enhance Highway Development and Management
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has said that the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to revitalize the operational model of the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI). According to him, this initiative aims to ensure the quality delivery and efficient utilization of road infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Umahi in a statement said […]
NAFDAC to reverse ban on sachet alcohol
Members of the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has given the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) 14 days to reverse its ban on sachet alcohol. The association, an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), issued the threat during a protest at the NAFDAC headquarters in […]
WAEC releases 2023 November/December certificates for private candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2023 November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), for private candidates (second series). A total of 80,904 candidates sat the examination, out of which 35,830 candidates representing 44.29% obtained credits and above in at least five mandatory subjects, including English Language and […]
Ceasefire talks resume as Rafah under fire in Israel Gaza conflict
Egyptian media say Negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have resumed in Cairo. Senior officials from the US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar are meeting as Israel faces strong international pressure to stop its bombardment of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. About 1.5 million people are crammed into this small border […]
Ahmed Musa urged fans to stop attacking Alex Iwobi
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has urged fans to stop attacking his colleague Alex Iwobi on social media. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night, Musa said the team lost the final match against hosts Ivory Coast on Sunday, noting that it is unfair to single out Iwobi for attacks. Musa wrote […]
Presidency commends Super Eagles after AFCON final loss
Following the conclusion of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed his commendation for the Super Eagles, acknowledging their remarkable skills displayed throughout the tournament, despite losing the cup to the host nation. Addressing the Super Eagles team after the match in Côte d’Ivoire, Vice President Shettima […]
The Nigerian First Lady calls for concerted effort to tackle drug abuse
The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for “concerted efforts” to tackle the menace of DRUG ABUSE, highlighting its detrimental effects on individuals, families, and the society at large. Represented by Wife of the Inspector General of Police, Mrs. Elizabeth Egbetokun, at a Sensitization Programme for Governors Spouses in Abuja yesterday, Sen. Tinubu […]
PDP governors urge Federal Government to address insecurity, economic hardship
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, restated their position on state policing, as the solution to the country’s worsening security situation. The Chairman of the Forum, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who briefed journalists after a meeting of the governors in Abuja, says the governors also decried […]
Protesters tear-gassed as they target embassies in DR Congo
Riot police are cracking down on a small number of protesters who are sporadically grouping outside foreign embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa. The demonstrators accuse Western diplomats of being accomplices to Rwanda, which they accuse of backing the M23 rebel group that is destabilising the east of DR Congo. Rwanda has […]
