Yusuf approves appointments, promotions to strengthen governance
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved appointments and promotions aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery across key sectors. This was contained in a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, on Wednesday in Kano. He said that the appointments included: Abdulkadir Kankarofi as Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs; and Hajia Aisha Tamburawa […]
Senate to discuss Nigeria/U.S. security partnership behind closed doors, says Akpabio
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the lawmakers will be briefed on the Nigeria/U.S. security partnership behind closed doors. This followed a Point of Order on Privileges raised by Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) on Wednesday at plenary. Ningi had cautioned that any alleged foreign military strike on Nigerian territory without due constitutional process […]
African news agencies’ coalition will reframe Africa’s narrative, says NAN MD
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Mohammed Ali, has said growing cooperation among African news agencies under the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) will help project a more balanced and authentic image of the continent to the world. Ali stated this while speaking with journalists on […]
Nigeria has potential to be greatest country on earth, says Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, says Nigeria has the potential to be one of the greatest countries on earth, if its citizens learn to tolerate and live in peace with one another. Shettima stated this on Wednesday in Jos, Plateau State, when he paid homage to the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau State Council of […]
2027 elections will be decided by performance, not rhetoric, APC declares
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the 2027 general elections will be determined by performance and leadership, not political rhetoric. The party was reacting to recent comments credited to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary and former Osun Gov. Rauf Aregbesola, on defections and the outcome of the […]
EFCC arraigns ex-BSIEC chairman, 10 others over alleged N1.1bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) Dr Tersoo Loko and 10 others over alleged N1.1 billion fraud. The Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the EFCC told the Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi that the accused were arraigned on 30 counts charges […]
Group pushes for passage of Women Reserved Seats Bill by February
A civil society organisation (CSO), Reserved Seats for Women Bill Campaign Coalition, has called on the National Assembly to pass the bill before the end of February to ensure its implementation during the 2027 general elections. National Convener of the coalition, Chief Osasu Igbinedion-Ogwuche, made the call at a roundtable with media executives in […]
Experts demand stronger safeguards as global cybercrime bill hits $10.5trn
Experts warn that data breaches and cybercrime are causing havoc worldwide, with estimated annual costs reaching a staggering 10.5 trillion dollars. They spoke at the 2026 World Data Privacy Day Celebration and Summit held on Wednesday in Lagos, with the theme ‘Privacy in the Age of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics and Innovation’. The Managing […]
Tinubu mourns Ojora, renowned industrialist, business tycoon
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message condolence to the government and people of Lagos State over the passing of Otunba (Dr) Adekunle Ojora, a renowned industrialist, business tycoon, and community leader, who passed on at 93. The President commiserated with the immediate family members, the Ojora and Adele royal families of Lagos, and […]
