Ex-Customs chief gets new appointment
The Federal Government has appointed Malam Ja’afaru Ahmed as Secretary of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Immigration Service Board. Ahmed, a retired Controller-General of NCoS, succeeded Mrs Aisha Rufai, who died on March 20. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja […]
NSCDC impounds three trucks carrying precious stones in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has impounded three trucks carrying precious stones. The Commandant, Muhammed Muazu, disclosed this at a news briefing in Gusau on Monday, saying that the trucks, loaded with precious stones, were intercepted in Gusau on their way to Sokoto as the drivers had […]
Oluwa family in Lagos, Apapa chooses Odedairo as “Olori Ebi”
The Oluwa Chieftaincy Family of Lagos and Apapa has announced the appointment of Madam Iyabo Odedairo (Nee Oluwa) of Idewu Ruling House as the Olori Ebi (Head of the Family). The appointment was concluded at a meeting held in Agege on Sunday, it was organised by Alhaji Ganiyu Durojaiye, a prominent member of the Asalu […]
How Tinubu won presidential election, by diplomat
Mr Johnnie Carson, American Diplomat and a foreign observer in the just concluded 2023 general elections has said three factors were responsible for the victory of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Carson, an Executive Officer of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) spoke in Washington DC when the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai […]
Buhari mourns Kano State’s ex-First Lady, Ladi Bako
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the family of Audu Bako, the late Military Governor of the old Kano State, the government and people of Kano and Jigawa in mourning the demise of Hajiya Ladi Bako. Hajiya Ladi was the wife of the late Bako. The president made his feelings known in a statement by his […]
I had fabulous time here, declares departing UK envoy
The outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Catriona Wendy Laing, says she’s fascinated by Nigeria, particularly the music, dance, culture, and she’s had “a fabulous time here.” Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman in a statement, said the High Commissioner spoke on Wednesday during a farewell visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at State […]
Buhari approves N320bn TETFund for tertiary institutions
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N320 billion as the 2023 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) disbursement to tertiary institutions. The Executive Secretary, TETFund, Mr Sonny Echono, said this at the Annual Strategic Planning Workshop organised for Heads of Beneficiary Institutions in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that the fortunes of tertiary education in the country […]
BREAKING: Security seal Plateau House of Assembly complex
Security operatives have sealed-off the entrance of the Plateau House Assembly as the tussle for the assembly speakership deepens. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 15 security vehicles were seen stationed in strategic locations around the complex. NAN also observed stern looking Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps […]
10th Senate: Forum urges support for Izunazo as Senate President
The National Young Progressive Forum (NYPF) has thrown its weight behind the aspiration of Sen Osita Izunaso (APC-Imo) to be elected as the 10th National Assembly Senate President. Alhaji Sulaiman Talba, National Coordinator, NYPF made this known in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the endorsement was sequel to the lawmaker’s unrelenting efforts […]
Group urges APC to zone Senate Presidency to South-East
A pressure group, Concern Nigerians for Sustainable Democracy (CNSD) has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to zone Senate Presidency to the South East. The Convener and Coordinator of the group, Dr Amos Gizo, made the call while addressing a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. He said that members of the group were drawn […]
