Category archives: News

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatization, clarified his support for President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing that it has no connection to his past corruption case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Responding to Dr. Reuben Abati, former presidential spokesperson and TV anchor, Kalu rejected claims that his loyalty to […]

President Bola Tinubu has directed enhanced security protocols to expedite the restoration of power in northern Nigeria, where outages have persisted due to recent infrastructure vandalism. After a meeting with the President, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu disclosed that repairs should typically take three to five days, but delays have occurred due to safety concerns […]

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has declined to defend the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) regarding its handling of allegations tied to Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, a popular social media personality. Speaking at a ministry retreat, Tunji-Ojo stressed the importance of ethical conduct and reputation management within para-military agencies. This controversy emerged […]

The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has initiated an indefinite strike today, halting operations across Nigerian universities. The unions are demanding the payment of four months’ withheld salaries, enhanced remuneration, earned allowances, and the fulfillment of the […]

Ilyasu Musa Kwankwaso, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figure from Kano State, has called on northern politicians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He argued that doing so would ensure a smoother power transition back to the North in 2031. Speaking in Kano, Kwankwaso highlighted the potential setback for the North if […]

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has scheduled a meeting with the leadership of the National Assembly’s Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) and several discontented members following allegations of a N3 billion fund misappropriation by PASAN’s executives. The letter, signed by Amos Falonipe, Director/Registrar of Trade Union Services, called for PASAN officials and […]

As of October 28, 2024, the dollar-to-naira exchange rate in Nigeria’s black market remains high, with buyers paying N1696 per dollar and sellers offering it at N1710. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize the black market rate, advising Nigerians to use banks for forex needs. Meanwhile, the official CBN rate today […]

The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has issued certificates of return to the 44 newly elected Local Government Chairmen, all affiliated with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). KANSIEC Chairman, Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, confirmed the issuance and stated that the new leaders are now officially responsible for their local government areas. Governor Abba […]

Finance Minister Wale Edun and Oando Group President Wale Tinubu recently met with Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. The discussions centered on supporting Nigeria’s economic reform agenda, with a focus on advancing energy and trade sectors. Edun expressed gratitude for Afreximbank’s $3 billion crude oil repayment […]