The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has dismissed media reports claiming that Sen. George Akume distanced himself from the reappointment of Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha. Mustapha was recently reappointed as Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), a move falsely linked to controversy involving the SGF. Mr […]

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and deliberate measures to put an end to the attacks and killings in Benue State.

Security operatives in Anambra State have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman discovered hanging from a cashew tree along the Ike-Ideani road in Idemili North Local Government Area.

 The Nigerian Army has pledged to intensify its collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to eliminate fake and unwholesome drugs, food, and cosmetics across the South-East region. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division, Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving a NAFDAC delegation […]

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday told his US counterpart Donald Trump that Canada was not for sale and would not become the 51st state of the United States.

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced over 300,000 dollars, laundered to a suspected internet fraudster. A statement by Mr Dele Oyewale, the Spokesperson of the EFCC on Tuesday in Abuja said the suspect was among the 35 suspects arrested Sunday in Auchi area of Edo. Oyewale said the arrest was […]

“JAMB conducts its exam using a computer-based testing system. They’ve implemented strong security measures, and as a result, fraud or cheating has been completely eliminated. Unfortunately, we cannot say the same for WAEC and NECO.”

Ndume also urged the Federal Government to consider imposing high tariffs on certain foreign goods to further discourage their consumption and promote patronage of Nigerian-made products.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has said that over half a million students are currently on its portal, benefiting from the loan scheme, with an average of 1,800 applications received daily. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFund, Akintunde Sawyerr gave the latest statistics on Tuesday, in Abuja, […]

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Maj.-Gen. Folusho Oyinlola, the Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has decried the influx of large number of cattle into Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Oyinlola, who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, said this on Tuesday during an engagement with stakeholders […]

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon. Leke Abejide, led his committee to the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on an oversight visit.

Donald Trump is set to rake in millions from the cryptocurrency industry this month, raising red flags among ethics experts.

By Emmanuel Elebeke Vice President Ibrahim Shettima has stated that Africa’s economies will thrive when the continent is able to lawfully share secured data. He sated this on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) with the theme: “Balancing Innovation in Africa: Data Protection and Privacy in Emerging […]

Dr. Valentine Ozigbo, a renowned business executive and prominent figure in the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign, has explained his reasons for leaving the party, attributing his departure to a lack of structure, direction, and the party’s inability to deliver the transformational change Nigerians are seeking.