Egbetokun out, Disu in as Tinubu accepts resignation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family issues. The President received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation yesterday and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. The President […]
Like Ambode, like Aiyetadiwa: Harvests unfolding
By Idowu Ajanaku While it is quite understandable that within the political matrix, forces – both fratricidal and forward-looking – play themselves out for either self-aggrandizement or for selfless and patriotic reasons, open hatred, deep contempt, or even intense disdain for political leaders by political jobbers should be firmly predicated on unimpeachable facts […]
AGF withdraws forgery charge against Ozekhome
The Attorney General of the Federation has withdrawn the criminal charge filed against Mike Ozekhome (SAN), over alleged forgery. This was announced on Tuesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama. The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed Justice Peter Kekemeke that the Attorney […]
Nigeria needs 7,000 cold trucks for food security – OTACCWA
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has disclosed that Nigeria requires between 6,000 and 7,000 refrigerated trucks to effectively address post-harvest losses. The President of OTACCWA, Mr Alexander Isong, disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that Nigeria needs between […]
Speeding truck kills LASTMA officer, two others in Badagry
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Tuesday, said that an overspeeding truck with a failed break has killed a LASTMA officer in the course of performing his lawful duties. The Authority said that the truck also hit a pedestrian at the Badagry roundabout. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed […]
Govt to strengthen birth registration, gender data
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMOWASD) has announced plans to collaborate with the National Population Commission (NPC). The partnership aims to strengthen birth registration and develop a reliable gender database to promote inclusive national planning. Head of Press and Public Relations, Ahmed Danbazau, disclosed this in a statement following a […]
Budget Office defends Presidential action on Executive Order 9
The Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has defended the action of the President Tinubu on Executive Order 9. According to him, the Order was not a contravention of the law of the land. President Tinubu had signed the Order mandating the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Plc. to send its proceeds directly […]
Tinubu’s greets Aisha Buhari at 55
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former first lady Hajiya Aisha Buhari on her 55th birthday. In a message personally signed by him the president wrote. “I join the family and friends of Hajiya Aisha Buhari to congratulate her on her 55th birthday. 55 is a significant milestone, and I celebrate with the former First […]
Remember the poor, empower the underprivileged, Tinubu tells governors
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, urged Muslim and Christian leaders in the country to show greater compassion for the poor and underprivileged by pursuing policies that cater to the needs of the majority in the grassroots. The President, who hosted governors for the breaking of an interfaith fast at the Presidential Villa, […]
‘Ngene Agu’ festival showcases Awka’s rich cultural heritage
Umudioka Community in Awka, Anambra State, celebrated its cultural heritage, ‘Ogbugbu Uta’ Ngene Agu, as adherents and visitors gathered to pay homage and offer prayers for blessings. The ongoing festival, described by devotees as a significant spiritual and cultural event, featured masquerade displays, music, dance performances and other traditional rites at the Ngene […]
