President Bola Tinubu has implemented a new cost-cutting measure limiting Federal Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. This directive, outlined in a statement personally signed by the president, aims to streamline government operations and reduce expenditures associated with official travel. Additionally, the President…
Thirteen Nigerien soldiers were killed in two separate clashes with jihadist groups, the army said Wednesday. During the first incident, at a gold mining site in the western Tillaberi region, “nine soldiers fell in combat” with Islamic State affiliates, the army said in an operations bulletin. The March 15 attack involved reinforcements arriving from across…
Today, we celebrate a remarkable woman, a champion of healthy living, and a pillar of support to the people of Anambra State, Dr Mrs. Nonye Soludo, on her birthday! As the Wife of Mr Governor Solution Ndi Anambra, she has been a beacon of inspiration to many, showcasing the power of resilience, compassion, and dedication….
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has asked Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), not to “put fire” in his state. In August, Wike warned governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against interfering in the affairs of the party in Rivers state. Wike and Siminalayi Fubara, governor…
India’s parliament has passed a sweeping law banning online gambling, after government figures showed 450 million people lost a combined $2.3 billion annually on apps. The ban impacts platforms for card games, poker and fantasy sports, including India’s wildly popular homegrown fantasy cricket apps. The government said roughly a third of the world’s most populous…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), filling existing vacancies and strengthening the board’s capacity. A statement by Bayo Onanuga indicates that the approved nominees are; Mr. Olusegun Omosehin of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Engr. Wole…
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 31 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners of Police. This comes two days after 684 senior police officers were elevated to various ranks. A statement on Sunday by the commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, said the promoted officers are, “The Area Commander of Kabba in Kogi,…
Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced the release of 44 players ahead of the 2025 season due to health-related concerns. The lower-tier league disclosed this in an official statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. “A total of 44 players have been released by Nationwide League One (NLO) after medical check-ups revealed health issues. “The…
Oil marketers under the aegis of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) have raised alarm about potential risks linked to the naira-for-crude oil policy. On March 10, TheCable reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited had reportedly suspended the naira-for-crude deal until 2030, as the government-owned company has forward-sold…
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Thursday sentenced nine Chinese nationals including two females to one year imprisonment each and a fine of one million naira for economic sabotage and financial terrorism. The defendants are; Zhao Xiang Hui, Liu Hai Rong, Liu Gang,Du JI Geng Li Dong,Huang Bo,Xhiong Zhen, Lai…
