Senate Suspended Senator Natasha for Six Months Over Misconduct
The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represent Kogi Central for six months, over alleged misconduct and violations of the Senate rules. As part of the suspension, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s salary and security details will be withdrawn, she will be barred from entering the National Assembly premises and won’t be able to participate in legislative […]
President Tinubu Launches National Health Fellows Programme
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the National Health Fellows Programme in Abuja, a pivotal component of the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. Speaking at the launching ceremony in Abuja, President Tinubu granted full employment opportunity for the 774 fellows of the National Health Fellows Programme, upon completing their one-year tenure, emphasizing the […]
TCN Currently Generates 5,801.84MW of Electricity
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says its targeting to evacuate 10,000 megawatts (mw) of generated power in less than two years from now. TCN Managing Director, Alhaji Sule Abdulaziz, who stated this while briefing State House Correspondents today, said that this projection was based on the numerous TCN transmission projects completed in the last two years and new ones […]
Dismissed Immigration Officer Nabbed Attempting to Sell Guns to Bandits in Abuja
The officers of the Anti-kidnap unit of the FCT police command have arrested a dismissed Immigration officer attempting to sell two rifles to bandits at Zuma community, which borders Bwari area of the FCT and Kaduna state. Commissioner of Police C P Olatunji Rilwan Disu, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the success recorded […]
President Dr Julius Bio Decries $50 billion on Annual Food Importation
The President of Sierra-Leone, Dr Julius Bio, has decried the sum of 50 billion US dollars being expended on food importation annually by African countries. Bio, while speaking at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Day 3 of his visit to Nigeria, said food items being imported by these countries could be grown […]
FIFA President Confirms 2026 World Cup Final will have Half-time Show
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed that the final of the 2026 World Cup on 19th of July will feature a half-time show for the first time in the tournament’s history. Infantino also revealed that the World Cup would “take over” Times Square during the final and third-place match. FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, told a […]
FCCPC Sues MultiChoice Over Subscription Price Hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instituted a legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd., and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives. In a statement yesterday, it revealed that the company was also charged for obstructing an ongoing inquiry and engaging in conduct that the Federal Competition and […]
FEC Approves N10.3bn For Various Healthcare Projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved about ₦10.3 billion for various health sector projects aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for Nigerians. Briefing State house Correspondent after FEC on Wednesday, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, said the approval includes funds for essential medicines, diagnostic kits, and medical equipment. Specifically, ₦997 […]
Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations as Natasha formally submits Petition
The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has categorically denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Centre), which is now before a court of competent jurisdiction. Senator Akpabio at the start today’s plenary session while reacting to the alleged sexual harassment by Senator Natasha stressed that he has always upheld high […]
Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant General
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation. Announcing this in a statement, Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the appointment followed a thorough selection process, including a written test, ICT assessment, and oral interviews. The 57 year old Ogunjimi will assume office on March 7, 2025, the same […]
