All posts tagged "Nigeria news"
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NEWS November 7, 2024Obasanjo Praises Obaseki’s Leadership, Advocates Human Capital Development
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, describing him as a leader whose work significantly impacts the lives of the people....
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NEWS November 7, 2024National Assembly Clerk, 30 Senior Officials Set to Retire as Tinubu Blocks Service Extension Bill
No fewer than 30 senior officials, including the Clerk to the National Assembly, Magaji Tambawal, will be stepping down this year following President Bola Tinubu’s refusal...
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NEWS November 7, 2024“Lagbaja Served Nigeria with Honor,” Says Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau
Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, describing him as...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Farmers in Gombe Demand Transparency Over Fertiliser Distribution
Farmers in Gombe State are raising concerns about the whereabouts of 2,000 tonnes of fertiliser, donated by the Federal Government to support food security for the...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Kano Governor Pledges Full Support for Released Minors, Focus on Rehabilitation and Education
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has committed to supporting the rehabilitation and education of recently released minors detained amid the #EndBadGovernance protests. During a Tuesday...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Gunmen Abduct Imo Catholic Priest, Prompting Call for Prayers and Swift Action
Evening of November 5, 2024, gunmen abducted Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish in Obollo, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Northern Group Supports Tinubu’s Tax Reforms, Says It Will Benefit the Region
The Northern Economic Development Forum has expressed strong support for the tax reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, reassuring the Northern region that the new policies...
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EDUCATION NEWS November 6, 2024University of Abuja Names Mrs. Islamiya Abdulraheem as Acting Registrar
The University of Abuja’s Governing Council has officially appointed Mrs. Islamiya Abdulraheem as the institution’s Acting Registrar, marking a new chapter in its administrative leadership. The...
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SPORT NEWS November 6, 2024Real Madrid Eyes Ademola Lookman as Potential Vinicius Junior Replacement
Real Madrid is reportedly considering Ademola Lookman as a potential replacement for Vinicius Junior. The Spanish giants have joined the race for the highly sought-after Nigerian...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Tinubu Congratulates US President-Elect Trump, Aims to Strengthen Nigeria-US Ties
Statement released on November 6, 2024, President Bola Tinubu congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States. Tinubu conveyed his...
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EDUCATION NEWS November 6, 2024Nigeria Reverses 18-Year Tertiary Admission Policy, Reducing Benchmark to 16 Years
The reversal of the 18-year admission policy for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions has sparked a wave of praise from various educational bodies. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Tinubu Promotes Acting Army Chief to Lt. Gen, Highlights Nation’s Path to Prosperity
On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu decorated Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede with the rank of Lieutenant General, reaffirming his commitment to Nigeria’s stability and growth. The...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, Passes Away at 56
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, has passed away at the age of 56. The sad news was confirmed on Wednesday by...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Groups Condemn Okowa’s Arrest Over N1.3tn Fraud Allegations, Claim Political Motives
Two human rights organizations, the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum and the International Human Rights Commission, have strongly criticized the arrest of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Governor Oyebanji Appoints Justice Ogunmoye as Acting Chief Judge of Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the acting Chief Judge of the state. This announcement was made on Tuesday evening by...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Obi Criticizes National Grid Collapse, Calls for Leadership Change Amid Power Crisis
Peter Obi has once again voiced concerns over Nigeria’s worsening power crisis, following the latest collapse of the national grid. On Tuesday, Nigerians were plunged into...
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NEWS November 6, 2024Sex Tape Scandal Shakes Equatorial Guinea: CCTV Installed, Officials Suspended
The Equatorial Guinea government has initiated an extensive investigation into hundreds of leaked pornographic videos allegedly featuring Baltasar Engonga, a high-ranking civil servant, engaged in sexual...
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NEWS November 5, 2024Lagos Driver Sets Himself, LASTMA Officer, and Bus on Fire
A commercial bus driver in Lagos attempted to evade arrest in a shocking incident that involved setting himself, a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer,...
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NEWS November 5, 2024Biafra Independence Movement Gains Traction on Ojukwu’s 91st Birthday
In honor of the 91st posthumous birthday of the iconic Igbo leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa has reaffirmed his unwavering belief that nothing...
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NEWS November 5, 2024IPOB Calls on Igbo Politicians to Unite Against Insecurity in Southeast
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a strong call to Igbo politicians, urging them to halt political witch-hunts and work together to combat the...