The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) nominee, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has strongly advocated for an urgent restructuring and empowerment of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), arguing that the military is currently managing numerous operations that should rightfully fall under police jurisdiction. General Oluyede, the outgoing Chief of Army Staff, made the call on Wednesday […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has released N 2.311 billion to universities nationwide for the payment of Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears, signaling a renewed commitment to addressing long-standing welfare and funding challenges involving the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other university-based unions. Decisive Fiscal Intervention and Welfare Commitments Maruf Olatunji Alausa, […]
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three police inspectors accused of brutally assaulting a 22-year-old man, Jacob Sunday, leaving him in a coma. The shocking incident reportedly occurred at the 22 PMF Barracks in Ogudu on Tuesday evening. The officers arrested are identified as: * Inspector John Alom of 63 PMF Ikorodu * Inspector […]
The call for Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, who was elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified, with the Governor’s Special Adviser on Political Matters and Special Duties, Josiah Kente, arguing that the move would significantly boost state development. In a statement […]
Chief Julius Bokoru, the media aide to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has issued a strong rebuttal of his principal’s involvement in any attempt to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. The statement comes after reports indicated that military operatives had raided Sylva’s residences in Abuja and Bayelsa, resulting […]
Reports circulating in Nigerian media allege that Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has been arrested by military intelligence in connection with an alleged failed coup attempt to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Anonymous sources from military intelligence cited in the report, Ogbuku was allegedly apprehended for co-sponsoring the […]
A mild drama unfolded at the National Assembly on Wednesday when a delegation of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) staged a walkout during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies. The incident began when the JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, who was absent, sent a Director, […]
The Chairman House Committee on Health & Nutrition of Kwara State House of Assembly, Ogbeni Seun Ogunniyi joined stakeholders at the Cancer Awareness Screening Program organized under the auspices of the Kwara State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Office of The First Lady of Kwara State, Ajike People’s Support Centre and Bio Ventures […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has restated the country’s determination to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) by the year 2030, pledging stronger domestic commitment and reduced dependence on donor funding in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the 39th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting in Manila, […]
A major shift in Cross River State’s political landscape is taking shape as prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the northern senatorial district prepare to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in solidarity with Senator Agom Jarigbe. The development follows Senator Jarigbe’s recent visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the […]
