Minister pledges strong defence apparatus to counter emerging threats
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru, and his State counterpart, Dr Bello Matawalle on Tuesday assumed office at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Badaru in his remarks shortly after officially taking over from Dr Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, pledged to review past reports on insecurity in the country. He said this […]
Troops arrest 39 suspects over banditry, attack on Plateau community
Troops of the military taskforce, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau State and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, arrested 39 suspects for banditry, kidnapping and armed robbery in one week. Capt. James Oya, its Media Officer stated on Tuesday in Jos that the suspects were arrested between Aug. 14 and Aug. 21. […]
Arab League welcomes reunification of Libya’s central bank
The Arab League (AL) on Monday welcomed the reunification of the Central Bank of Libya, which had been divided into two entities due to a long civil war in the country. “The move would impact the Libyan economy and the living conditions of Libyans in a positive way,” the AL said in a statement. “It […]
CAC’s plan to delist tax-defaulting companies not designed to generate funds, says CEO
The plan by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to delist registered companies that had been failing to file their tax returns was not designed to generate funds for the corporation. “About 100,000 business names and 10,000 incorporated trustees that have defaulted in the last 10 years will soon be published for striking off from the […]
Task force arrests 3,500 illegal miners in Taraba
The Taraba Task force on the Enforcement of Ban on Illegal Mining and Deforestation has arrested 3, 500 illegal miners in Bali Local Government Area of the state. Retired Brig.-Gen. Jeremiah Faransa, Chairman of the task force made this known on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jalingo. He […]
Afghanistan to re-open universities for female students
A committee of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education says it is working on a plan to re-open universities for female students, local media reported on Monday. The committee made the disclosure during an annual report briefing of the ministry. “We will share it with the public if the plan is finalised,” the report said. Acting […]
Tinubu tasks new ministers, says they must meet Nigerians’ expectations
President Bola Tinubu has tasked the new 45 ministers to meet the expectations of Nigerians for renewed socio-economic development. The president stated this after the inauguration of the ministers at the State House Banquet Hall on Monday in Abuja. He said that the administration came at a time that the country needed a renewal and […]
Court sets aside restriction on deposed Kaduna traditional ruler
A Kaduna State High Court sitting in Kafanchan on Monday set aside the restriction of movement placed on the deposed traditional ruler of Arak Chiefdom, Brig.-Gen. Iliya Yammah (rtd) by the Kaduna State Government. The state government had barred Yammah from entering the Arak Chiefdom following his removal in May, in line with the provisions […]
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Tinubu and the Buhari Playbook: Is it Time to Lose Hope?
By Toyin Falola At the height of the Muhammadu Buhari campaigns pre-2015, the then President of Nigeria enjoyed widespread support placed on an abundance of hope that there would be change — in the economy, security-wise, and in other aspects of the country that were ailing fast. When the Buhari-Osinbajo first term started, and citizens […]
Tinubu appoints Momoh Niger Delta minister, reassigns portfolios
President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Abubakar Momoh from the federal ministry of youth to the ministry of Niger Delta development. According to a statement on Sunday by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Tinubu also redeployed Adegboyega Oyetola as the minister of marine and blue economy. On August […]
