President Bola Tinubu orders full implementation of Oronsanye Report
In its bid to reduce cost of governance and eliminate the duplication of functions by several departments and agencies, the Federal Government has resolved to implement part of the Stephen Oronsaye Panel report to merge some parastatals, while others will be subsumed, scrapped or relocated. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris clarified that […]
Super Falcons defeat Cameroon in Olympic qualifier
The Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the second leg of their 2024 Paris Olympic qualifier. Ester Okonronkwo scored in the 14th minute to give the Super Falcons a 1-0 win after Nigeria was forced to settle for a goalless draw in the first leg The winner will play South […]
Largest US military exercise in East Africa begins
A US-led military exercise code-named “Justified Accord” begins in Kenya yesterday, with more than 20 nations taking part in what has been billed as the largest event of its kind in East Africa. The 11-day exercise, which will end next Thursday, is aimed at increasing participating countries’ readiness for peacekeeping missions, crisis response and humanitarian […]
Nigeria Customs suspend sale of seized food items over stampede
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended its food disposal initiative following a stampede that claimed seven lives on February 23, during the distribution of 25Kg bags of rice at its Zonal Headquarters, Yaba, Lagos State The service announced the suspension in a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Mr Abdullahi Maiwada, noting that […]
JAMB ends its 2024 UTME examination
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says registration for its 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has ended. In its Weekly Bulletin, JAMB said almost two million candidates had so far, successfully registered for the 2024 examination and a total of 260,249 candidates indicated interest to sit for its mock examination scheduled to hold […]
Federal High Court in Abuja to rule on Nnamdi Kanu fresh bail on 19 March
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 19, 2024, to rule on the fresh bail application filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The court also scheduled March 20, for the commencement of the resumed trial. Kanu had been standing trial on charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable […]
Nigerian Army denies plotting coup
The Nigerian army has denied reports of an alleged coup plot within its ranks. The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the suggestion was categorically false and called on the public to ignore it, while it expresses its full commitment to protecting and sustaining democracy in Nigeria. The statement follows a media report that the Presidential […]
House of Reps Speakers stresses the need for devolution of power
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen has stressed the need for devolution of powers, including STATE POLICING, and enhancement of FISCAL FEDERALISM, amongst others. Hon Tajudeen who stated this while inaugurating the House Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution today, noted that the Committee will put into consideration; decongesting […]
Disney Animation/ Kugali New Series “Iwájú” to Air Across Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 23, 2024/ — Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series will be heading to Disney Channel across Africa. “Iwájú” will air* across Africa on Disney Channel—distributed on DStv platform (Channel 303)—this April and May, giving […]
President Tinubu sets up Tripartite Economic Advisory Committee
President Bola Tinubu has set up a tripartite economic advisory committee made up of representatives from the Federal and State governments as well as the Organised Private Sector. Speaking at a meeting with some state governors and stakeholders in the private sector in Abuja, President Tinubu who expressed concerns over the dwindling economy and rising […]
