Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the appointment of 15 new Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and a General Manager for the State Hotels Board as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state. The appointments, which took effect on August 2, 2025, are in line with […]
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced a 48-man provisional squad as Bafana Bafana gear up for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying double-header against Lesotho and Nigeria. Head coach Hugo Broos released the provisional list on Wednesday, describing the upcoming fixtures as “decisive battles” that could shape the destiny of […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has unveiled a fresh list of commissioner nominees as he moves to consolidate his administration and strengthen governance across the state. Among the nominees is Charity Amayaenvbo, the Director General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council in the recently concluded Ovia Federal Constituency by-election. Amayaenvbo’s […]
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has commenced the training of 126 newly recruited officers under its Leadership Development Academy (LDA), as part of efforts to strengthen service delivery across the country. Speaking at the opening session on Thursday in Abuja, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, […]
A member of the House of Representatives, Hart Godwin, has narrated how structural challenges in the chamber affected the performance and visibility of first-term lawmakers in the early days of the 10th National Assembly. Mr. Godwin, who represents Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency of Rivers State, said the seating arrangement created after the inauguration of […]
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) has apologised to customers in Akwa Ibom State over the recurrent power outages that have disrupted supply across parts of the state. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, the company explained that the outage was caused by a line fault on […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night for the ultra-long-haul flight to Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on August 24. President Tinubu will have a stopover in Los Angeles before continuing his journey to Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. President Tinubu began his two-nation visit on […]
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s revenue base through digital innovation and compliance-friendly policies. Speaking on Arise News television, the Chief of Staff to the FIRS Executive Chairman, Tayo Koleosho, outlined a series of initiatives aimed at boosting tax collection while reducing the burden on businesses. Koleosho […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has deported a group of 42 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud, in the first phase of a large-scale repatriation exercise coordinated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The deportees, identified as nationals of China and the Philippines, […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria expects to generate about $200 billion in revenue from the Lekki Deep Sea Port over its 45-year concession period, according to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola. Speaking at a shipping industry event in Lagos, Oyetola described the Lekki Port as a game-changer for Nigeria’s […]
