U.S. Lawmakers Move to Restrict Aid to Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Persecution
The United States House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has advanced a State Department funding bill that seeks to impose stricter conditions on security assistance to Nigeria, citing persistent violence affecting Christian…
Dalung: Edun’s Exit Shows No One Is Safe in Tinubu’s Inner Circle
A former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, , has said the recent dismissal of Finance Minister, , signals that no member of President ’s inner circle is guaranteed security in office. Dalung made the assertion while reacting to Edun’s exit,…
Federal Government Plans to Establish National Commodity Board to Tackle Food Inflation
The Federal Government has hinted at plans to establish a National Commodity Board as a solution to the escalating food inflation in the country. The board will be given the mandate to assess and regulate food prices, as well as maintain a strategic food…
Christian Association of Nigeria Urges Government to Address Insecurity and Economic Hardship
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over the prevailing economic hardship and increasing security challenges in the country. In a statement released by the organization in the 19 Northern States and the Federal…
149 Days in Kidnappers’ Den: Bring Back Our Children Alive, Parents of NYSC 7 Beg FG
Distraught parents of seven Akwa Ibom prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are losing hope as their children remain in the clutches of kidnappers in Zamfara State, over four months after they were abducted. The parents plea to…
Federal Government Cracks Down on Fraudulent Degree Certificates from Benin and Togo, Suspends Evaluation and Accreditation Indefinitely
In a swift response to the shocking revelation, the Federal Government has suspended the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates obtained from Benin and Togo. This suspension is aimed at curbing the fraudulent acquisition of these…
Middle Belt Forum, Afenifere, and JNI Criticize Army Chief over Opposition to Self-Defense Amidst Rising Attacks
In a recent development, the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Afenifere – a Yoruba socio-political organization, and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja.…
Federal Government Declares Holidays to Mark Christmas, New Year Celebrations
Friday, December 22, 2023 – The Federal Government has declared a series of public holidays to mark the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. As announced by the Honorable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the…
Pension Fund Administrators Pay N356.3bn in Death Benefits to Employee Beneficiaries, says PenOp
In a recent disclosure, the Chief Executive Officer of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), Mr. Oguche Agudah, announced that pension fund administrators have paid a total of N356.3 billion as death benefits to 91,214…
Tinubu also administered the oath of office on Alhaji Abdulganiyu Olaopa as the new Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission.
In his remarks after the swearing-in ceremony, President Tinubu charged the new chairmen to tackle corruption and inefficiency in their respective agencies. He said, “The fight against corrupt practices and the promotion of…