FG declares additional public holiday
The federal government has declared Thursday April 11 as an additional public holiday for this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Aishetu Ndayako, permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, disclosed this in a statement yesterday, in what comes as an update after previously declaring Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays for the Muslim celebration. The additional public […]
President Tinubu message to Nigerians on Eid-el-Fitr
President Bola Tinubu, in his maiden Eid-el-Fitr message as President to end the month of Ramadan has called for a unified effort from all Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, towards nation building. Meanwhile the DSS has urged Nigerians to report suspicious activities during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The service had EARLIER urged citizens to be vigilant […]
President Tinubu arrives Lagos ahead Eid-el-Fitr celebration
President Bola Tinubu has arrived Lagos State to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of Ramadan. The President’s aircraft touched down at 4.30 p.m. at the Presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja. Tinubu was received by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu and some of his cabinet members. He is expected to […]
Federal Government increases Electricity Tariff for “Band A” Customers
The Federal Government has jacked up the electricity tariff for Band A customers. Band A are those who enjoy electricity supply for 20 hours per day, representing 15 per cent of the 12 million electricity customers in the country. At a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, the Vice Chairman of the NERC, Musliu Oseni, said […]
House of Reps summon KFC for discriminating against physically-challenged ex-gov’s son
The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has invited the management of a popular food outlet, Kentucky Fried Chicken, over the alleged ill-treatment of Mr Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel and a person living with a disability. The committee’s Chairman, Bashiru Ayinla, disclosed this yesterday while briefing House of Representatives […]
NSA confirms escape of Binance executive
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has confirmed the arrest of a personnel responsible for the escape from lawful custody, Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance. Anjarwalla is a suspect in the Federal Government’s ongoing probe into Binance activities in Nigeria. But the NSA Office said in a Monday statement by […]
NLC Storms LP HQ, Demands Leadership Change
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged a protest at the national headquarters of the Labour Party (LP) in Abuja on Wednesday, expressing their dissatisfaction with the current party leadership and alleging a departure from the party’s foundational principles. The Labour Centre called for the resignation of the national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, accusing […]
INEC urges political parties to adhere to timelines
Ahead of the upcoming off-cycle Governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to maintain adherence to electoral timelines and foster peaceful conduct during the primaries. Yakubu who made the disclosure yesterday at the commission’s meeting with Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abuja […]
Federal High Court dismisses Kanu’s application
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the fresh application the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, filed to be released on bail, pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge the Federal Government preferred against him. Rather, trial Justice Binta Nyako ordered an accelerated hearing of FG’s […]
Wike says most kidnapping in FCT is stage-managed
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that most incidents of kidnapping in the nation’s capital were stage-managed by people. Speaking yesterday during a chat with journalists after a closed-door meeting with the Senate alongside the FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, Wike said kidnapping has reduced in the FCT […]