Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in 12 new permanent secretaries. He said their appointments would strengthen the civil service and improve government performance across the state. The governor also described the appointments as an important step in building a more effective public service. Meanwhile, he urged the new officials to remain committed to…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has admitted that her office failed to carry out adequate checks before recognising the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). She accepted responsibility for the lapse during her appearance before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the alleged operation of the…
Omoyele Sowore defends Tyla, says she should not be blamed for xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He urges Nigerians to focus on government failures instead. South African music star Tyla is set to perform in Lagos on December 22 as part of her world tour. However, the announcement has sparked mixed reactions online. Some Nigerians…
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) says the appointment letter presented by the council’s self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, is fake. The committee also said Adeyemi submitted a forged law to support the council’s operations. Gagdi cites Head of Service’s findings Committee Chairman Yusuf Gagdi made the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral social media graphic claiming it revised the campaign timetable for the 2027 general elections. The commission described the graphic as fake and urged Nigerians to rely on its official communication channels for accurate electoral information. INEC denies issuing separate timetable The viral graphic claimed INEC…
Oyo State Governor and Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, will inaugurate the party’s Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council in Oyo State on Friday. The inauguration will begin at 3:30 p.m. inside the Conference Room of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, announced the event in a…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his intention to seek re-election in 2027, declaring that anyone who wants to unseat him must defeat him through a tough political contest. The President also defended the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting the electoral body has not intimidated any political party. Tinubu made the remarks…
Former Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Area in Kano State, Abdullahi Gali Shitu, has returned to tailoring following the end of his tenure, saying the trade offers more stability than politics. Popularly known as Comrade Abdullahi Gali Basaf, the former council boss now spends his time managing his tailoring business and mentoring young apprentices in…
The Accord Party has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision restoring it and four other political parties to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) register. The party described the judgment as a victory for democracy, the rule of law and due process. Mgbudem praises judgment In a statement issued on Tuesday night, Accord National Chairman…
The Federal Government exceeded its 2024 borrowing target by N4.79 trillion after falling short of its projected revenue, according to the latest Budget Office of the Federation report. The Fourth Quarter and Consolidated Budget Implementation Report for 2024 showed that the government borrowed N12.62 trillion during the year. The figure exceeded the approved borrowing target…
