EFCC invites Suspended Minister Betta Edu to Abuja

The EFCC has invited the suspended Minister Betta Edu, to its headquarters in Abuja, for questioning. A source at the EFCC confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that the suspended minister had been summoned and was expected to be at the commission’s office today Tuesday. The invitation was sent to the […]
Federal Government Unveils Automated Passport Application Portal

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched the automated passport application process to expedite passport acquisition for Nigerians. The NIS in a statement said the launch followed a live demonstration session hosted by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, unveiling the functionality of the new system to stakeholders from across the country on Saturday in […]
IGP warns against fraudulent activities on recruitment process of police constables

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has warned against the activities of fraudsters and individuals who may attempt to exploit the recruitment process of police constables in the general duty and specialist Cadres of the Nigeria Police Force for personal gain. The commencement of the physical/credentials screening for applicants into the rank of Police […]
Minister of Interior launches the first online portal for passport application in Abuja today

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, will today (Monday) launch the first online portal for passport application in Abuja. According to Tunji, an online passport application platform has been established for both international and Nigerian applicants, to fully automate system of passport application in the country. The minister stated that Nigerian applicants who want […]
Boeing Planes grounded again in US after 737 Max 9 door blowout mid-air

The US aviation regulator has said 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied the planes are safe. The Federal Aviation Administration has been inspecting the jets after part of an Alaska Airlines plane’s fuselage fell off last Friday. Thousands of passengers saw their flights cancelled after major US airlines […]
CBN disburses $61m to foreign airlines to settle mature foreign exchange backlog

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it has disbursed 61.64 million dollars to foreign airlines through various Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). According to a statement issued by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali in Abuja on Sunday, the disbursement is in fulfilment of CBN’s commitment to eliminate the backlog of pending matured […]
President Tinubu orders investigation into Betta Edu’s humanitarian funds scandal

President Bola Tinubu has ordered investigation into alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation headed by Ms Betta Edu. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, stressed that the Tinubu’s administration is committed […]
Anthony Joshua to face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia showdown

In Boxing, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will return to the ring to take on former unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. A press conference has been scheduled for January 15 to reveal the details of the Ngannou-Joshua clash, which is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, although reports suggest it will […]
Governor of Delta State appoints Harrysong as Executive Assistant on Entertainment

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has appointed ace singer, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, as his Executive Assistant on Entertainment. The artiste disclosed this in a post on his Instagram Page, as he shared a copy of the appointment letter, which took effect from December 22, 2023. The Delta State-born Harrysong is an award-winning […]
CAF raises AFCON winner prize money to $7m.

the Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced a substantial 40% increase in prize money for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cote d’Ivoire. Ahead of the competition which runs from January 13th to February 11 in Ivory Coast, CAF took to its website to release a statement about prize money of USD […]