EFCC hands over N96.5m to victims of ponzi scheme in Enugu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N96.5 million to victims of ponzi schemes in Enugu State. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the step was in line with the anti-graft agency’s commitment to combating economic and financial crimes and ensuring restitution for […]
Police nab suspected armed robber over attack on PoS operator in Ebonyi
The Police Command in Ebonyi has arrested a suspected robber over an attack on a female Point of Sale (PoS) operator. Spokesman of the command, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abakaliki. Ukandu said the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday along Kpirikpiri/Osborn […]
Tinubu receives letter of credence from 17 ambassadors, four high commissioners
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, assured the global community that Nigeria remains fully committed to promoting peace, harmony, and prosperity across borders by strengthening partnerships to resolve emerging challenges. The President gave the assurance after receiving Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners at the Council Chamber in the State […]
Tinubu’s eulogises centenarian Tanko Yakasai
President Bola Tinubu has eulogized Alhaji Tanko Yakasai on his 100th birthday on December 5, 2025. In a personally signed tribute, the president described the centenarian as a man who “stood firm for our liberty and freedom.” He praised what he described as Yakasai’s purposeful life and legacy. The tribute reads: “Of the noble men […]
Two Zamfara APC lawmakers defect to PDP
In a surprising move, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Zamfara Chapter on Thursday said it has received two lawmakers of the Zamfara Assembly, into its fold. This is contained in a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Halliru Andi in Gusau, Zamfara on Thursday. Andi said Mr Sulaiman Hassan-Bosko of Mafara I Constituency, […]
Tinubu nominates more as ambassador-nominees
*Nominees now 65, seeks Senate confirmation President Bola Tinubu has increased the number of ambassador-nominees to 65 and forwarded their names to the Senate for confirmation. The president’s request, read in plenary Thursday by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, consists of 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners as well as 31 non-career ambassadors and high […]
Putin rules out return to G7
Russia is not looking to rejoin the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrial nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a visit to India on Thursday. The G7’s share of the global economy has been shrinking for years, Putin was quoted as saying in an interview with broadcaster India Today by Russian state news agency […]
Group hails Musa’s appointment, demands scrapping of minister of state for defence office
The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD) has congratulated a former Chief of Defence Staff, Retired Gen. Christopher Musa, on his appointment as Minister of Defence. The Executive Director of PAPSD, Dr Sani Shinkafi, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, described Musa’s appointment as well-deserved. Shinkafi also described Musa’s appointment […]
APC condemns Zamfara Governor’s call for Matawalle’s removal
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned Gov. Lawal’s call for the removal of the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle. The State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, stated in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday. Idris stated that the state APC chapter has come across a […]
Mental healthcare: Psychiatrist recommends how to close treatment gap
A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Veronica Nyamali, has called for adoption of task shifting /task sharing strategy to close the treatment gap in the delivery of mental health services across the country. Nyamali, also the Vice-President of Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN), made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
