The former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu will on November 1 know fate in his legal battle to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release to him $9.8 million cash seized in his Kaduna residence since 2017. The huge sum is being allegedly withheld…

A ProActive Northern Initiatives (PANI) has described the decision of Federal Government to suspend the N-Power programme as ill-timed, retrogressive, injurious and capable of worsening the fragile security situation in Northern Nigeria. This was even as they described the decision as hasty and anti-people. The group expressed that the programme has brought succour to millions…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in and inaugurated three new ministers, who will now assume their roles as Federal Executive Council (FEC) members. The newly sworn-in ministers are Ayodele Olawale, Abbas Lawal Balarabe, and Jamila Biu Ibrahim. Before today’s FEC meeting, President Tinubu presided over the inauguration ceremony to officially welcome and swear…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given the Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu a three-day ultimatum to either resume office at Government House, Akure or resign. The PDP members had earlier taken to the streets to voice their concerns over the governor’s absence in office before some security operatives stopped them. A detachment of Nigeria…

Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, stated that Ile-Ife continues to be the hub and center that Yoruba both at home and abroad cannot disregard. Ooni disclosed this on Saturday, October 14, during the international conference on Ile-Ife and Yoruba civilization, with the theme: “The Nexus between Tradition and Modernity”. “Without real…

Osun State government is prepared to work with other South-West States to put together a rail project that will improve rail transportation in the region. Special Adviser to the Governor on transportation, Mr Moshood Yakubu – Adejare stated this on Imole Ayo, a sensitization programme which promotes the activities of governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration on…

The Commandant also directed the undercover agents to work in synergy with the states ministries of education and other stakeholders. The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has ordered the immediate deployment of undercover security agents to schools and host communities in the North-West zone and other parts…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied a social media report that claimed Abia State was the best-performing state in this year’s May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). WAEC clarified that it does not engage in ranking candidates’ performance based on their states, as its exams are international. The Head of Public…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on elected leaders at all levels of government to recommit to good governance to entrench democracy. Speaking while hosting Governor Ademola Adeleke at his Abeokuta Hilltop home, Obasanjo cautioned leaders to be loyal to the people by meeting and satisfying their people. ” What is my advice to leaders?…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has approved the engagement of a sign language interpreter during plenary and other legislative proceedings for justice and fair play. The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Disability, Dr Bashiru Dawodu, said this on Friday in Abuja at a news conference organised by the National…