< 1 mn read Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has addressed the absence of Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, from the recent cabinet reshuffle. Matawalle, a former governor of Zamfara State, has faced accusations of having connections with bandits. In an interview with Arise TV, Onanuga explained that […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has implemented new guidelines restricting ministers and heads of Federal Government agencies to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. No additional vehicles will be allocated for their movement. The directive, which aims to cut government expenditure, was communicated in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the […]

< 1 mn read The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Abubakar Badaru, arrived in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, on Thursday, issuing a directive to the troops of Operation Fansar Yamma to capture the notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. Upon his arrival, Badaru was received by Major General Oluyinka Olalekan, Commander of the Joint Taskforce Northwest Operation Fansar Yamma, […]

< 1 mn read A former model, Stacey Williams, has accused Donald Trump of groping her after being introduced by the late Jeffrey Epstein in the 1990s, according to a report by The Guardian. Williams claimed she met Trump at a party in 1992 after Epstein, with whom she had a romantic relationship, facilitated the introduction. “It became very […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed that eight people were on board the helicopter that crashed on October 24, 2024. So far, three bodies have been recovered, while search and rescue efforts are ongoing. In a statement, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, provided details about the incident, stating that the […]

< 1 mn read The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that repairs will commence on the Ugwuaji–Apir 330 Kilo-Volt (KV) Double Circuit transmission line following the discovery of a fault at Igumale in Benue State. A team of linesmen from TCN identified the fault around 5 pm on Wednesday, according to Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager […]

< 1 mn read Russian President Vladimir Putin warned at a BRICS summit on Thursday that the Middle East is on the brink of full-scale war. Speaking in Kazan, Putin pointed out that military actions in Gaza, which began a year ago, have now spread to Lebanon and are affecting other nations in the region. “The level of confrontation […]

< 1 mn read Whether you are taking the general training or academic IELTS test, thorough preparation is essential for achieving a high score. The IELTS writing test is divided into two sections: Task 1, in a red answer booklet, and Task 2, in a black answer booklet, both of which must be completed within 60 minutes. To ensure […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government has announced a notable revenue performance of N12.6 trillion as of August this year. Mr. Tanimu Yakubu, the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, shared this information during a meeting with foreign investors on the sidelines of the ongoing Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington, D.C. […]

< 1 mn read The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has granted an adjournment in the case involving former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello and two others, with proceedings set to continue on November 14. This decision came after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requested more time for arraignment in the 16-count charge against the defendants. […]

< 1 mn read The Court of Appeal in Lagos has reserved judgment in the case challenging the installation of Kabiru Adewale Shotobi as the Oba Ayangburen of Ikorodu. Justice Muhammed Mustapha presided over the hearing, during which the parties involved presented their briefs of argument. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, representing the appellants, urged the court to overturn the judgment […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has submitted a letter to the Senate, requesting the screening and confirmation of seven ministerial nominees announced on Wednesday. The letter was addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and was read during Thursday’s plenary session. The nominees are: Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi […]

< 1 mn read In the ongoing effort to combat insecurity in Nigeria, troops from Operation Udoka have successfully identified and arrested key leaders of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo and Abia States. The operation led to the capture of Pius Iguh, a founding member of the […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government inaugurated a 46-man committee on Thursday, tasked with identifying and reviewing outdated laws in Nigeria. The committee, composed of retired judges, Senior Advocates of Nigeria, and officials from the Nigeria Law Reform Commission and the Federal Ministry of Justice, has been given a six-month timeframe to complete its assignment. Attorney-General of the […]