President Bola Tinubu has granted automatic employment to 774 fellows of the national health programme. The President stated this while speaking at the presidential launch of the programme in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Addressing the young fellows tasked with monitoring primary healthcare centres (phcs) across all 774 local government areas, Tinubu declared, “You are hired,”…
Barely 24 hours after announcing his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Saturday met with Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at an international forum in France. Both governors, now on opposing sides of the political divide, were in attendance…
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two persons in Ibado-Apacha, Omala Local Government Area, describing the incident as a case of armed robbery and homicide. The confirmation was made by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP William Aya, in response to enquiries about the killings by gunmen between Tuesday night and…
A high-level coalition meeting involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and others descended into chaos as delegates from Jigawa State disrupted the proceedings. The ongoing coalition meeting at the Abuja Continental Hotel, organised by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was briefly disrupted following a…
The father of Ndiika Benson, one of the newly constituted councillors in Rivers State, representing Ward 4 in Khana Legislative Council, has tragically lost his life amid the violent crisis that erupted in the state on Monday. The victim, Mr Benson Ndoone, a security officer at Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic in Bori, Khana Local Government…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has clarified that a sexual assault case involving Ebunoluwa Fatoyinbo is not connected to the family of President Bola Tinubu. This clarification comes after widespread social media reports claimed Fatoyinbo is the sister of Seyi Tinubu, the president’s son. According to the reports, Oscar Ilochi allegedly assaulted Fatoyinbo…
A 22-year-old man named Tasiu Danlami sustained severe burn injuries while attempting to vandalize transformer cables belonging to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in the Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident, which occurred on October 14, 2024, was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun….
Political observers appear united in reaching a consensus that the coalition is largely motivated by widespread discontent with President Bola Tinubu’s handling of national affairs. On their part, promoters of the coalition argue that the administration has failed to address pressing national issues, including security of lives and property. According to them, the essence of…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st October 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, and released on Monday,…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the Nigerian Army killed 82 “terrorists”, arrested 198 suspects, and rescued 93 hostages. Giving an update in Abuja on Friday, Markus Kangye, the director of defence media operations, said the troops also recovered 152 assorted arms and ammunition as well as five magazines, among others. Kangye said troops…