Tragedy struck at the National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday, as a senior official of the Nigeria Customs Services collapsed and passed away during a session with the Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives. The customs official, whose name has not been disclosed, died on Tuesday after collapsing during questioning in an ongoingContinue reading "Nigerian Customs Officer Collapses, Dies During House Committee Investigative Hearing"
ICYMI: HND holders must undergo one-year mandatory training- FG By Deborah Tolu-Kolawole
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has asked workers with Higher National Diploma to undergo one-year mandatory training before their conversion from Executive to Officers cadre. According to a statement on Saturday, Yemi-Esan said this at a virtual interactive session with civil servants in commemoration of the 2024 CivilContinue reading "ICYMI: HND holders must undergo one-year mandatory training- FG By Deborah Tolu-Kolawole"
Sokoto Governor’s ‘Plot’ To Dethrone Sultan Will Spark Nationwide Revolution, Says Islamic Group, MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has threatened to resort to radical revolution against Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, if he deposes the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III. MURIC issued the threat in a statement issued on Monday by its founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in reaction to Governor Aliyu’s reportedContinue reading "Sokoto Governor’s ‘Plot’ To Dethrone Sultan Will Spark Nationwide Revolution, Says Islamic Group, MURIC"
Nigeria Announces First Commercial Gold Transaction, Injects Over $5Million Into Economy
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has announced Nigeria’s first gold commercial transaction under the National Gold Purchase Program (NGPP). It is a centralised offtake scheme supported by a decentralised aggregation and production network of artisanal and small-scale miners and cooperatives, Alake said in a post on his X account on Sunday. The ministerContinue reading "Nigeria Announces First Commercial Gold Transaction, Injects Over $5Million Into Economy"
Japa: Civil servants must refund salaries collected, department heads punished – Tinubu By John Owen
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that civil servants who relocated abroad while drawing salaries without formally resigning must refund the wages they received during the period. Tinubu spoke at the 2024 Civil Service Award and Gala Night, the climax of the week-long 2024 Civil Service Week, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel. During theContinue reading "Japa: Civil servants must refund salaries collected, department heads punished – Tinubu By John Owen"
BREAKING: Fire Guts Chris Oyakhilome’s Christ Embassy Church Headquarters In Lagos
The church owned by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, and located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, reportedly caught fire on Sunday morning. Property worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire incident that occurred at the headquarters of the Christ Embassy Church in Lagos. The church owned by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, andContinue reading "BREAKING: Fire Guts Chris Oyakhilome’s Christ Embassy Church Headquarters In Lagos"
Child Marriage In North Is Not About Religion But Government Must Provide Education, Schools – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has disclosed that the solution to the child marriage occurrence in northern Nigeria is that the government must give priority to education. Sanusi, who said child marriage was not tied to religion, noted that he utilised his time away from his royal duties to pursue further education. SpeakingContinue reading "Child Marriage In North Is Not About Religion But Government Must Provide Education, Schools – Emir Sanusi"
DESPITE COURT RULING, SANUSI, BAYERO CONTINUE RIVALRY, LEAD FRIDAY PRAYERS
The 15th and 16th Emirs of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi II, held court sittings in their separate palaces, on Friday. The embattled Emirs observed Friday congregation prayers at the Central mosque and Nassarawa mini palace respectively. The Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman had declared the actions takenContinue reading "DESPITE COURT RULING, SANUSI, BAYERO CONTINUE RIVALRY, LEAD FRIDAY PRAYERS"
I Don’t Care If I’m Removed Again But Kano Emirate Must Remain One – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that he doesn't care whether he was removed again provided that the Kano Emirate remains one as it were. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who spoke in an interview with Sun Newspaper, blamed the crisis rocking the Emirate on the immediateContinue reading "I Don’t Care If I’m Removed Again But Kano Emirate Must Remain One – Emir Sanusi"
Rivers Governor Fubara Removes Nyesom Wike’s Ally as Traditional Council Head As Political Crisis Worsens
Eze Chidi Awuse, a traditional ruler, has been removed as the Chairman of Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers. The decision was reached by the governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara. The monarch was removed following his alleged inactivity and the absence of effective leadership of the council under him. Governor Fubara made the announcementContinue reading "Rivers Governor Fubara Removes Nyesom Wike’s Ally as Traditional Council Head As Political Crisis Worsens"
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