The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, December 15, 2025, opposed moves by a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige to secure bail after being arraigned before Justice M.A. Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Gwarimpa Abuja. Prosecution counsel, Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, told...
The Ogun State Government has proposed a total expenditure of ₦1,668,997,993,125.44 for the 2026 fiscal year — a 63 percent increase from the 2025 budget of ₦1.054 trillion. Presenting the Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Legacy,” before members of the State House of Assembly at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Dapo...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced scholarships for 220 lecturers at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) to pursue Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs. The Governor made the announcement shortly after being conferred with an honorary Doctor of Science degree during the university’s 25th Combined Convocation ceremony. The...
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visited the training ground of the newly recruited 2,600 additional forest guards in Ilorin, the capital of the State, to assess the quality of their ongoing multifaceted training. The governor used the visit to encourage the prospective guards and their instructors, a move that reflects...
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the reappointment of Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for another term of five years, a decision the Council says will further strengthen...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the constitution of the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, appointed in July, continues to serve as chair of the UBEC Board. Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem has...
The Kwara South Integrity Group, a group in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has once again rejected zoning of governorship seat come 2027. The Group made this declaration on Friday while addressing newsmen at Mustapha Akanbi Hall, Ilorin. Spokesman of the group, Segun David Buoye said Kwarans will vote their governor,...
The Olusin of Ijara Isin, Oba (Pharm.) Ajibola Ademola Julius De Lion King, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, on the celebration of his 30th anniversary on the throne. In a...
Commends Tinubu's support, thanks security forces Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday received 23 abductees who were recently freed by the Nigerian Army, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the security agencies for their support. The Governor congratulated the victims on their freedom and promised continuous efforts to rid...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom Chapter has extended its heartfelt congratulations to its Financial Secretary, Dr. Bernard Doro, following his nomination as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In an official statement signed by Hon. Tunde Doherty, Chairman of APC UK and APC Committee of Diaspora...