Tinubu okays release of N120bn for TVET

President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N120 billion to the Federal Ministry of Education to advance the ministry’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) agenda. This came as the federal government prepares to empower at least 650,000 youths with the technical, vocational and digital skills required to meet emerging industrial and labour … [Read more…]

‘We’ll Immortalise Him’, Mbah Tells Family of Late Christian Chukwu During Condolence Visit

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Wednesday evening, paid a condolence visit to the widow and family of former Nigerian international and coach, Christian Chukwu, in Enugu, assuring them that they were not standing alone. Mbah, who was out of the country attending the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit in London at the time … [Read more…]

Declare State of Emergency Over Your ‘Disastrous’ Presidency, Atiku Tells Tinubu 

Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday asked President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on his own ‘disastrous’ presidency, saying Nigeria was already in full blown state of emergency, even without official proclamation. Atiku, who claimed the coalition train of political parties to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, had … [Read more…]

Tinubu Inaugurates National Census Committee

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census on Wednesday. The committee will submit an interim report within three weeks. The President said the census is crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, security, and economic planning. Nigeria’s last census was in … [Read more…]

Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP Over Alleged Defamation by Natasha Akpoti 

Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar Esq, to the IGP on … [Read more…]

Plateau: Police Confirms Arrest of Suspects, as IGP Condemns ‘Senseless’ Killings

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has again issued a strong condemnation on the recent senseless killings in Plateau State after his visit to the state on Tuesday 15th April, 2025. According to a statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives, the IGP … [Read more…]

Again, Dangote Refinery reduces price of PMS to 835/L

In a significant development, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The new price is set at N835 per litre, down from N865 per litre, marking a 3.5 per cent decrease. This price adjustment follows the recent decline in global crude … [Read more…]

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Urges African Youths To Promote Peaceful Elections

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called on African youths to take the centre stage in promoting peaceful and credible elections across the continent. He also urged them to actively engage in the electoral process with a positive mindset, shun electoral malpractices, and uphold democratic values. Prof. Yakubu … [Read more…]

JUST IN: Again, Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community

Suspected herdsmen on Tuesday evening attacked the Otobi community in the Akpa district of the Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack started about 5:30pm on Tuesday, according to the lawmaker who represents Otukpo-Akpa Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, Kennedy Angbo. The lawmaker, who hails from Akpa district, in a … [Read more…]

Easter: FG Declares April 18, 21 Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday April 21 as public holidays for Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government. Tunji-Ojo extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on this joyous occasion. The Minister in a … [Read more…]