Tinubu Signs South-West, South-South Commission, Anti-Doping Bills Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has assented to the South-West Development Commission Bill, the South-South Development Commission Bill, and the Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2025. Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, made this known in a statement, noting that the legislations reflect Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance, equitable progress, and Nigeria’s emergence as a … [Read more…]

Tinubu appoints governing council for federal institutions

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Sen. Binta Garba as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti. Garba, a politician, businesswoman and administrator, represented Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2019 and served in the House … [Read more…]

FG to pay backlog of delayed N77,000 NYSC allowance – Minister of Youth Development

The Federal Government has promised to pay the backlog of the N77,000 monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, months after the increase was announced. The new allowance, which was raised from N33,000 to N77,000 in September 2024, has not yet been implemented despite previous assurances. The increase in allowance has faced several … [Read more…]

Tinubu Will End State of Emergency in Rivers Once Normalcy is Restored – Minister of Information 

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has hinted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will end the state of emergency in Rivers State as soon as stability is restored. An indication that that the suspension democratic governance may not last for the six months period announced depending how quickly normalcy is restored. In an … [Read more…]

7 Escapee Inmates Rearrested After Kogi Jailbreak

Seven out of the twelve escaped prison inmates of Koton Karfe Correctional Service in Kogi State have been rearrested. The Acting Controller General, Nigeria Correctional Service, Sly Nwakuche disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday at the Koton Karfe Correctional Service in Kogi State. Nwakuche regretted that one of the officers of the correctional … [Read more…]

12 Inmates Escape In Kogi Jailbreak 

Twelve inmates escaped in an early morning jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, on Monday. Kogi State Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, described the incident as “unfortunate” and assured citizens that the government, working with security agencies, would take steps to prevent a recurrence. According to him, law enforcement agencies have re-arrested … [Read more…]

Enugu Upgrading Stadium, Awgu Games Village to World-Class for 2026 National Sports Festival – Mbah

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State

…Invested as President of Enugu Sports Club Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, says the state is ready to welcome Nigerians and athletes from across the nation to the 2026 National Sports Festival to be hosted by the state. Mbah said his administration was already working to upgrade sporting facilities in the state such as … [Read more…]

I’ll assess Tinubu’s gov’t when I have something to say – Wole Soyinka

Renowned Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has disclosed why he has yet to give an assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. While appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Monday, Soyinka made it clear that he would only speak when he had something to say. The scholar urged members of the public to … [Read more…]