Honour our invitations or face sanctions, Senate warns MDAs
By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate on Thursday warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs) against failure to honour invitations issued by the chamber or its committees, saying defaulting institutions would face sanctions. The warning followed the Senate’s concern over the refusal of some agencies to appear before the Senate Committee on […]
Reps minority caucus walks out of plenary over Tinubu’s state police bill
…as 311 Reps vote to pass Bill By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday staged a walkout from the chamber in protest over the passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, accusing the House leadership of violating constitutional provisions and the chamber’s Standing […]
El-Rufai’s family disowns purported letter to ADC leadership
According to the statement, the letter, which was purportedly addressed to the National Chairman and National Secretary of the ADC, should be ignored by members of the public.
Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun
Anyone found contravening this order should be arrested for possible prosecution for disturbance of public peace.”
Dangote Refinery raises $2.5bn via private equity placement to boost refining
By Peter Egwuatu Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction, which is believed to be Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement, marks a significant milestone in the history of the […]
5th anniversary of Olu of Warri: Itsekiri Global Homecoming partners Overland Airways
..As Capt Boyo hails monarch By Matilda IkediobiAs activities marking the fifth coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, gather momentum, the organisers of the Itsekiri Global Homecoming, IGHC, have announced Overland Airways as the official airline partner for the week long celebration. The Homecoming, scheduled to hold in Warri, Delta State, […]
NCAA threatens to suspend Royal Air Maroc operations over passenger complaints
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Wednesday, threatened to stop Royal Air Maroc’s operations in Nigeria over what it described as incessant disregard of Nigerian passengers and violations of consumer protection regulations. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Mr Michael Achimugu, accused the Moroccan carrier of poor passenger handling, […]
Meet world’s smallest university with only 3 classrooms
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Tuvalu Campus, located in the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, is widely regarded as the world’s smallest university campus.
Yobe cracks down on absenteeism, lateness in civil service
By Maryam Abdul-Aziz UsmanThe Yobe State Government has warned public servants against abscondment from duty, habitual lateness and unauthorised early departure from the workplace, declaring that offenders will face disciplinary action in line with the Yobe State Public Service Rules.The warning followed an unscheduled inspection of selected Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) by a team […]
How Big Brother Naija fans built a lifelong community
By Ayo Onikoyi For an average of 72 days, Big Brother Naija becomes a constant part of daily life for millions of Nigerians and Africa at large. Whether they are streaming the 24-hour live feed on their devices during the day or catching up with the drama after the Saturday night party, viewers are completely […]
2027: North-East leaders endorse Tinubu’s re‑election, pledge to deliver zone for APC in 2027
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — AHEAD of the 2027 election, Governors, elder statesmen, ministers, lawmakers, traditional rulers and political stakeholders from the North-East on Thursday endorsed President Bola Tinubu for his 2027 re-election bid, pledging to mobilise widespread grassroots support for his second term and for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Six North‑East state leaders […]
