Health
Gov Okpebholo finally swears in Oshiomhole’s son as commissioner for health
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, November 19, swore in the new Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, charging him to take the…
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Abuja/FCT
BREAKING: Wike Reportedly Banned From Aso Rock Over “drunken” Incident With Indian Prime Minister
An unconfirmed report has stated that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reportedly been banned from entering Aso Rock, Nigeria’s seat…
BREAKING: FG gives fresh update on NYSC posting
The federal government has revoked all previous directives regarding posting restrictions in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). A memo dated November 18, 2024, from the…
Security
JUST IN: Army launches probe after Major-General was seen assaulting couple in Abuja
The Nigerian Army has initiated an investigation following the emergence of a viral video showing Major General G.S. Mohammed and his aide, Corporal A. Abubakar, assaulting…
Politics
2027: Group Endorses Seyi Tinubu as Lagos State Governor
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a prominent umbrella body representing youth groups from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, has formally endorsed Seyi Tinubu, the son…
Politics
“No Single Individual Is Presidential Spokesman” Tinubu faults Bwala
Apparently to avoid past experience in the Presidential Communications Team leading to the departure of Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two…
Politics
Okorocha Begs FG To Release Nnamdi Kanu in Honour of Senator Ubah
Former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has called on the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra…
Politics
Tinubu Sends Three REC Nominees To Senate For Approval
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the names of three nominees for the positions of Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to the Senate for confirmation. The formal communication…
EFCC Chairman sacks corrupt staff, says more will go
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has said two of the agency’s staff members were recently dismissed over allegation of…
Politics
Senate Holds Farewell Service For Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
The Senate on Tuesday suspended its rules to admit family members and close relatives of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah for a farewell session held in…