President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries to strengthen leadership and improve efficiency in the Federal Civil Service. The move demonstrates his administration’s dedication to meritocracy and professional governance. New Appointments Across Regions The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, confirmed the appointments in…
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming that Christians are being killed in Nigeria. He called the statement incorrect and warned that it could create unnecessary tension. Unity Across Faiths in NigeriaSpeaking at his palace on Lagos Island on Sunday, the traditional ruler emphasized that Nigerians of different…
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has met with service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies in Abuja. The meeting came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy military forces to Nigeria. Security Chiefs Hold Emergency Meeting in Abuja The high-level meeting was held behind closed doors on Monday.According to sources,…
The Lagos State Police Command has declared Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and politician, wanted for allegedly planning to incite unrest and block major roads in the state. Commissioner of Police Moshood Jimoh announced this on Monday during a press briefing at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge. Warnings Ignored Before Protest…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has opened up about his confusion regarding religion, admitting that he still struggles to understand spiritual truth. Speaking in a recent interview, the African Giant singer, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, said he was raised in a Christian home because it was the faith of his parents and community….
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted massive consignments of hard drugs in Kaduna, Edo, Kwara, Ogun, Taraba, Ondo, and Bauchi States. According to spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the agency recorded the arrests during a series of coordinated raids. Massive Drug Haul in Kaduna and Bauchi On October 26, NDLEA patrol officers along the…
Security expert Abayomi Nurain Mumuni has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider naming Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern.” He said the nation’s insecurity stems from terrorism and weak border control, not religion. In a statement released on Sunday through his aide, Rasheed Abubakar, Mumuni noted that the U.S. should adopt a more accurate…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised new concern over the spread of mpox, after confirming the clade Ib strain in several countries outside Africa, including Europe and Asia. The update appeared in the 59th WHO Situation Report on the multi-country mpox outbreak. The document reviewed the global and regional situation as of September and…
Media consultant Mrs. Ronke Kolawole has declared her support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second term. She praised the governor’s work in improving infrastructure and social welfare across Ekiti State. During a private tour of projects in Ilawe Ekiti, Mrs. Kolawole described the town’s transformation as “really breathtaking.” She added that Ilawe Ekiti has “never had…
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has cleared the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) of alleged bias in its 2025 staff promotion process. The Council said it reached this conclusion after an independent review of petitions from some employees and civil society groups. NCSCN Confirms Fair NCC Promotion Exercise Speaking at a press conference…
