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< 1 mn read The Edo State Government has accused Comrade Philip Shaibu of impersonating Marvellous Omobayo as the deputy governor. This allegation follows a recent court decision that reinstated Shaibu as deputy governor. According to Chris Osa Nehikhare, the state’s Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Shaibu has been engaging in correspondence claiming to be the deputy governor. The […]

< 1 mn read On August 12, 2024, President Bola Tinubu reappointed Adamu Adaji as the Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC) for a second and final four-year term. The reappointment is effective from August 7, 2024, as confirmed by Efe Ovuakporie, Head of the NBC’s Information and Public Relations Unit. Adaji’s reappointment was communicated through a letter […]

< 1 mn read On August 12, 2024, there has been increasing pressure for Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), to step down. This demand is fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with the ongoing fuel crisis in Nigeria. The Christian Youth Forum of Nigeria (CYFN) has expressed severe frustration over the […]

2 mn read On August 12, 2024, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly raised a serious alarm over the escalating rate of kidnappings in the state. The Assembly convened in Lafia to address this pressing issue, with Deputy Speaker Muhammad Oyanki leading the discussion under a matter of public interest. Key Actions and Resolutions: Security Summits: Speaker Danladi […]

< 1 mn read On August 12, 2024, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated 30 hybrid CNG buses in Abuja, marking a significant step towards addressing transportation challenges in Nigeria. The buses, donated by the Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), were designed and manufactured by INNOSON Motors, a Nigerian company. During the unveiling, Tinubu expressed his administration’s […]

2 mn read The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to political leaders in the South-East of Nigeria, urging them to cease using the detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, for personal or political gain. IPOB accused some Igbo politicians of collaborating with the Federal Government to keep Kanu in custody and leveraging his […]

< 1 mn read Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, made a significant visit to his successor, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House in Ikeja on Monday, August 12, 2024. The visit marks the first time Ambode has been publicly involved in state affairs since his one-term administration ended in May 2019. In a tweet, Governor Sanwo-Olu shared […]

< 1 mn read In a significant political shift, Alhaji Bello Layya, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman of Argungu Local Government Area in Kebbi State, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) along with 1,500 supporters. The mass defection, which also included all the local government ward chairmen, youth and women leaders, and former House of Representatives […]

< 1 mn read Jimi Lawal, a former Special Adviser to Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, is under investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged fraudulent Light Rail Project valued at ₦11 billion. The ICPC suspects the project may be non-existent despite full payment being made. Lawal, […]

< 1 mn read Nigeria is rapidly establishing itself as a leading provider of high-tech military hardware in Africa, according to the Federal Government. This was announced by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, during a news conference celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). Matawalle emphasized the significant advancements in DICON […]

< 1 mn read The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates. Key highlights include: Total Candidates Registered: 1,814,736 from 25,126 recognized secondary schools. Candidates Who Sat for the Exam: 1,805,216. Performance: 1,301,941 candidates (72.12%) obtained credits in at least five subjects, including English […]

< 1 mn read In 2023, Europe faced unprecedented heat, leading to over 47,000 deaths across the continent, marking the year as the hottest ever recorded. A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, published in Nature Medicine, highlighted southern Europe as the most affected, with Greece, Italy, and Spain experiencing the highest mortality rates. Vulnerable groups, particularly […]

< 1 mn read Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has announced the immediate removal of the curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria towns, effective from August 13, 2024. The curfew, which had restricted movement from 6 pm to 8 am, was lifted following a comprehensive review by the Kaduna State Security Council. Governor Sani, who chaired the assessment meeting […]

< 1 mn read In response to recent unrest, the Kano State Police Command has transferred 76 individuals, including a foreign national, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for a detailed investigation into charges of sedition. The suspects are implicated in protests across northern Nigeria, during which they were reportedly seen waving Russian flags. The protests, initially sparked by […]

< 1 mn read The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has issued a strong warning to state governments that fail to implement the newly mandated ₦70,000 national minimum wage, signaling potential disruptions to state activities if compliance is not achieved. The ultimatum was announced by Shehu Muhammed, the newly elected ASCSN President, during the association’s 5th […]