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Wike, Edun Winners as Tinubu Assigns Portfolios to Ministers

There were no surprises as President Bola Tinubu allocated portfolios to the 45 minister-designates, whose nominations were recently confirmed by the Senate. Key allies and supporters of the president’s presidential ambition like Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers State, and long-time allies and business associates like Wale Edun winners in the announcement that has broken […]

No Going Back on Fuel Subsidy Removal, FG Insists

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the government’s commitment to sustaining the current pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the country, without reconsidering its subsidy removal policy. Affirming that there will be no price increase nationwide, the President’s special adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, conveyed this message during a media briefing held at the presidential villa […]

We Earned Salary Without Working, Beneficiaries of Govt Racketeering Reveal

Fourteen individuals appeared before the House of Representatives committee tasked with investigating instances of job racketeering within the Federal Character Commission (FCC). These witnesses shared that they have been receiving salaries from the Federal Government despite lacking actual job placements. The salaries were reportedly facilitated through the Federal Government’s Integrated Payroll and Personal Information System […]

Niger’s New Prime Minister Optimistic About Overcoming Sanctions

Niger’s recently appointed Prime Minister, Lamine Zeine, has addressed the sanctions imposed on the military junta, labeling them an “unjust challenge.” However, Zeine expressed confidence that the nation will successfully navigate these obstacles. Having assumed office just a week ago under the junta’s authority, Zeine conveyed on Monday that Niger maintains a strong interest in […]

Siblings Extradited to the U.S. for Alleged Child Exploitation and Sextortion

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully facilitated the extradition of Samuel Ogoshi and his brother, Samson, to the United States to undergo prosecution on charges related to child exploitation and sex extortion. Wilson Uwujaren, the spokesperson for the EFCC, made this announcement in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to […]

Grandfather Arrested for Selling Daughter’s Baby for N700,000

Oyo State law enforcement officials have apprehended a grandfather on charges of forcibly taking custody of his daughter’s newborn baby in Oyo town and subsequently selling the infant to a baby trafficking operation located in Abia for a sum of N700,000. The investigation led to the arrest of five individuals suspected of collaborating with the […]

ECOWAS Parliament Divided on Military Intervention in Niger

A division emerged within the ECOWAS Parliament on Saturday regarding the consideration of military action as a viable approach to address the prevailing political turmoil in Niger Republic and to reinstate civil governance. During a virtual extraordinary assembly, members deliberated on strategies to curtail military encroachment into the political sphere of the region, with contrasting […]

IITA to Collaborate with FG to Enhance Food Security

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has expressed its readiness to collaborate closely with the Federal Government to enhance food security within the country. Mr. Simeon Ehui, the Director-General of IITA, made this announcement during an interaction with State House Correspondents following a courtesy visit to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa […]

Reps Threatens Action Against AMCON, Others Over Racketeering

The House of Representatives has issued a stern warning, indicating its willingness to exercise constitutional authority over the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), the Budget Office, and the Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON). The warning was delivered by Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, Chairman of the ad hoc committee investigating allegations of job racketeering […]

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