Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the political crisis in Rivers State denied Governor Siminalayi Fubara the opportunity to seek a second term. Wike blamed what he described as poor advice from political associates and external interests for the breakdown in their relationship. He spoke during the August edition of his…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it will begin recruiting personnel every year, ending the previous system of conducting recruitment exercises at irregular intervals. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed the new policy on Tuesday while announcing the final list of successful candidates for the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise at the service headquarters in…
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has directed Vice Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts of tertiary institutions to expel any student found guilty of kidnapping or related criminal activities after due investigation. He also instructed institutions to strengthen campus security and improve intelligence gathering to prevent criminal activities. Minister orders tighter campus security The…
Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has denied reports claiming he predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would lose the 2027 presidential election. The cleric accused political actors and some media organisations of deliberately twisting his comments to advance their personal interests. Cleric says reports misquoted him In a statement signed…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure a free and fair governorship election in the state, warning that any attempt to manipulate the August 15 poll could trigger a political crisis similar to the violence that followed the disputed 1983 elections. The governor gave the warning on Monday while addressing…
President Bola Tinubu will receive the Executive National Policing Bill for review on September 3 as efforts to establish state police continue. The Presidency also unveiled a public information portal that will allow Nigerians to submit memoranda and position papers before the bill goes to the President and the National Assembly. Presidency unveils work plan…
The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) has defended Cardinal John Onaiyekan following the Presidency’s reaction to his recent interview about a private meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The council, which represents more than 38 million Catholic faithful, said the Church has a moral duty to speak…
The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), Trade Union Side, has given the Federal Government until August 11 to address the delayed payment of two months’ wage award. The union also demanded the implementation of the 40 per cent peculiar allowance for eligible federal workers. It urged the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister…
Fresh controversy has surrounded the House of Representatives’ investigation into the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) as the committee prepares to submit its final report. Lawmakers and civil society groups have questioned the panel’s handling of the investigation. They also called for a broader probe before the House concludes its assignment. Lawmaker questions…
Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election. The cleric also claimed that sharing rice or money with voters would not guarantee victory at the polls. Cleric backs Onaiyekan Speaking during a church service in Lagos, Primate Ayodele supported recent remarks…
