The government of Jigawa State has given the green light for the acquisition of 27,000 bags of rice and 10,800 cartons of spaghetti to be distributed among residents during the Ramadan period. Alhaji Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports, and Culture, revealed this information in a statement on Wednesday. He mentioned that the […]
Operatives from the Edo State Police Command apprehended five individuals suspected of being involved in cult activities. The arrested individuals are Emeka Eke, Chizoba Okolie, Samson Ochonobor, Friday Agbebayo, and Julius Eguasa. The arrest was made in connection with their alleged participation in street fighting. According to reports, the suspects, believed to be affiliated with […]
“In the past half-year, the federal administration has successfully enlisted 2,497 medical professionals, encompassing doctors, midwives/nurses, and community health extension workers, to alleviate the shortage of manpower in the health sector resulting from the emigration of healthcare workers. Revealing these developments during a media briefing organized by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the […]
The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will undergo a complete closure for reconstruction works, according to the Federal Ministry of Works. The closure is scheduled to begin at 12 pm on Wednesday, February 28, and continue until 12 pm on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Engr (Mrs) Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, emphasized […]
The Commissioner of Health in Gombe State, Dr. Habu Dahiru, has clarified that there is no outbreak of a mysterious disease in Nafada Local Government Area of the state. Responding to reports of a strange disease allegedly causing the death of 30 children in Nafada LGA, Dr. Dahiru informed Daily Trust that an Emergency Response […]
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a summons to Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), regarding alleged revenue leakages on the REMITA platform. The summons, conveyed in a letter signed by the Committee’s Chairman, Rep. Bamidele Salam, is titled “Re: Investigation Of Revenue Leakages Through Remita […]
Sanusi Abubakar, who previously advocated for the killing of Senator Remi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has contacted the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), recanting his statements and issuing an apology. Identifying himself as an Islamic scholar, Abubakar reached out to MURIC to retract his earlier provocative and misguided call for the assassination of President […]
The Senate confirmed Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari as the Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) following her appointment by President Bola Tinubu. In a letter to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu requested the confirmation of Bakari as the head of NFIU, succeeding Modibbo Tukur, who was relieved of the position in June […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has introduced the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), a mandatory contribution imposed on organizations employing expatriate workers in Nigeria. During the launch, he assured that his administration is implementing measures to overcome the current challenges in the country, expressing optimism about a brighter future. Tinubu highlighted the importance of the levy, anticipating […]
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called on the judiciary and legislature to resist any attempts to obstruct the government. This call was made during his presentation titled “Strengthening the Synergy Between the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary Under the Rule of Law – Executive Perspective” on […]
