Atiku Abubakar dares President Tinubu to reveal cost of Lagos-Calabar highway project

The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has dared President Bola Tinubu to “disclose the full cost” of the Lagos-Calabar highway project. Atiku in a statement yesterday said that the Tinubu administration could not continue to keep silent on how much public funds would be spent on […]

Katsina Government declares non-work-day

The Katsina State Government has announced that Friday, April 12, 2024, will be a non-working day in the state, to enable workers celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan fasting. A statement signed by the state governor, Dikko Radda, yesterday stated that the additional holiday was to allow workers in the state to fully partake […]

FG declares additional holiday for Eid-el-Fitr celebration

The federal government has declared Thursday April 11 as an additional public holiday for this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.  Aishetu Ndayako, permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, disclosed this in a statement yesterday, in what comes as an update after previously declaring Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays for the Muslim celebration. The additional public […]

NCDC discovers strange disease in Sokoto

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, says the agency has begun investigating and responding to a strange illness identified in six wards in Sokoto State.  Speaking at a press conference in Abuja yesterday, Idris explained that the agency has deployed a National Rapid Response Team to […]

Niger junta doubles down on order that US troops leave

Niger’s ruling junta has doubled down on its demand that US troops withdraw, dealing a blow to Washington’s security interests in the Sahel. Last month, military leader General Abdourahamane Tiani ordered US troops to leave after ending a military agreement. At least 650 US personnel are stationed in Niger to monitor jihadist activity. In a […]

President Tinubu arrives Lagos ahead Eid-el-Fitr celebration

President Bola Tinubu has arrived Lagos State to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, which signifies the end of Ramadan. The President’s aircraft touched down at 4.30 p.m. at the Presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja. Tinubu was received by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu and some of his cabinet members. He is expected to […]

Ondo State Governorship Race Heats Up as Bigwigs Submit Nomination Forms

Ahead of the Ondo State Governorship election, three prominent figures, including the incumbent Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, and Financial Strategist Wale Akinterinwa, have officially submitted their nomination and expression of interest forms. Addressing the media at the All Progressive’s Congress (APC) National Secretariat yesterday in Abuja, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim unveiled innovative security proposals, […]

House of Reps summon KFC for discriminating against physically-challenged ex-gov’s son

The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has invited the management of a popular food outlet, Kentucky Fried Chicken, over the alleged ill-treatment of Mr Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel and a person living with a disability. The committee’s Chairman, Bashiru Ayinla, disclosed this yesterday while briefing House of Representatives […]

President Tinubu awards Slain Officers national honours

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national posthumous awards on 17 slain military personnel killed in the Okuama area of Delta State. At the burial of the officers and soldiers at the Military Cemetery, Abuja, the President also announced scholarships to university level, and house gifts in any part of our country for the children and […]

Federal Government names nine persons, six BDC operators financing terrorism

The Federal Government has reportedly listed Kaduna-based publisher, Tukur Mamu, and 14 others as terrorism financiers. The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit reportedly listed the identity of the 15 entities, including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and firms, according to reports. The Punch newspaper reports that the NFIU documents showed that the […]