The 15 students who were abducted from a Qur’anic school in Sokoto State have been successfully rescued, bringing relief to their families and the local community. The students were kidnapped from Gidan Bakuso village in Gada Local Government Area during a harrowing attack on the community. According to Liman...
Nnhe Niger Republic government has officially reopened its border in Konni, mirroring Nigeria's recent action at Illela land border, marking a crucial step towards economic revitalization and cooperation between the neighboring nations.
The Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, dormant for months, has finally sprung to life, echoing...
Suspected bandits launched a devastating assault on Madaka community in Niger State, claiming the lives of 21 individuals, including the village head, in a tragic bandit attack that shook the region. The incident, which occurred around 3 pm on Thursday, unfolded amidst the bustling activity of the community market,...
President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the selection of Mr. Olugbile Holloway as the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, underscoring a strategic move for cultural heritage preservation.
The announcement, disclosed by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday evening, highlights Holloway's distinguished role as the Managing Director of...
Abia Governor Alex Otti has officially repealed the controversial practice of paying pensions to former Governors and their Deputies, a legacy of the previous administration. The newly signed law, named the “Abia State Governors and Deputy Governors Pensions (Repeal) Law, 2024,” marks a significant shift in governmental policy.
Governor Otti...
In a recent development addressing the escalating insecurity crisis in Nigeria, sixteen state governors have officially thrown their weight behind the establishment of state police forces. This groundbreaking move was unveiled by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, following the 140th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting...
...Approve N30bn For Severance/Inauguration of Outgoing, Incoming 9th and 10th Assembly
The House of Representatives greenlit the extension of the N2.177 trillion Supplementary Act, 2023, to June 30, 2024, responding to President Bola Tinubu's request. This decision comes with detailed allocations across crucial sectors, highlighting the nation's fiscal priorities.
According to...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive temporarily halting ministers, agency heads, and government officials from embarking on public funded foreign trips for three months, starting April 1, 2024. The ban, aimed at cost reduction and responsible fiscal management, requires officials to seek presidential approval at least two...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced the clearance of a $7 billion foreign exchange (FX) backlog, marking a crucial milestone under Governor Yemi Cardoso's leadership and bolstering economic confidence.
Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, affirmed this achievement, stating, "We have settled all valid FX...
Eight nurses in Nigeria have taken legal action against the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the Minister of Health, dragging them to the National Industrial Court in Abuja. The dispute stems from a new circular introduced by the NMCN, which outlines revised guidelines for certificate verification...
