Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, who now moves to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister of State, her third portfolio in the administration. A statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information […]
El-Rufai’s N1b suit against ICPC suffers hiccup
Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai’s rights enforcement suit against Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and four others suffered a setback on Tuesday over the inability of his lawyer to serve the respondents. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), El-Rufai is demanding N1 billion in damages against ICPC (1st respondent) and […]
Ondo orders security agencies to crackdown on kidnapping syndicates
The Ondo State Government has expressed concern over recent kidnapping incidents in the state. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, said it has been discovered that the kidnappings were orchestrated by some locals within the area of operations. The government has therefore directed all security agencies to crackdown […]
Security expert urges IGP to strengthen security architecture
Dr Ibrahim Ajia, a security expert, has called on the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, to bring in reforms that will strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. Ajia who is also the Dan Amanan, Fune Emirate of Yobe, made the call in a statement issued by his Director of Communications, Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan in […]
Iran claims heavy U.S. casualties in retaliatory strikes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday claimed significant American casualties during the first two days of what it described as retaliatory strikes, figures sharply disputed by U.S. officials. An IRGC spokesperson said up to 650 U.S. service members were killed or wounded in operations targeting American military assets across the region. According […]
I have no regrets working in NAN, says ex Zonal Manager
The outgoing Zonal Manager of the Kaduna Zonal Office of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Bashir Rabe-Mani, a Deputy Editor-In-Chief (DEIC), says he has no regrets working in the agency for over three decades. Rabe-Mani who retired on attainment of the mandatory retirement age, spoke at a brief send-off ceremony organised by staff […]
Iran war: Turkish President decries civilian suffering, calls for ceasefire
Turkish President Recep Erdogan has expressed deep sorrow over the civilian suffering in Iran, adding that Türkiye will step up its diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire to help bring peace. “We share the pain of the Iranian people. We are deeply saddened to witness this suffering, where it is the civilians, innocent children who […]
Two men remanded for allegedly stealing vehicle parts worth N2.1m
An Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded two men, Sogo Egbebi and Husamotu Jubril, in a correctional centre for allegedly stealing vehicle parts valued at N2.1 million. Egbebi, 19, and Jubril, 30, whose addresses were not provided, pleaded guilty to a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. The Magistrate, Mr O.A. Ogbe, ordered that […]
FRSC to strengthen discipline, professionalism among personnel
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has initiated internal reforms to strengthen discipline and professionalism among its personnel. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made this known in a one day sensitisation programme on “Discipline, Reinforcement and Strengthening of Command and Control” in field commands, in Dutse on Tuesday. Mohammed, represented […]
Police Council endorses Disu as IG
*Tinubu to swear him in on Wednesday The Nigeria Police Council has ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Inspector-General of Police, paving the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting, scheduled for the same day. The Council’s […]
