Border Closure: Nigeria is not at war with Niger Republic – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says the closure of Nigeria’s borders with the Niger Republic is not a declaration of war between the two countries as speculated. Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, the NCS acting Comptroller General, madassertedile addressing the Illela border…
Nigerian Navy denies involvement in oil theft
The Nigeria Navy Headquarters has debunked allegations in a publication that Navy personnel aboard Motor Tanker (MT) PRAISEL were aiding oil theft. The Navy’s Director of Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, said on Friday that the personnel only escorted the vessel…
FG mulls compulsory 6 months Maternity Leave for mothers
The National Food and Nutrition Committee and the Federal Ministry of Health on Friday took its public Place campaign on Exclusive Breastfeeding to public servants and residents of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in commemoration of the World Breastfeeding Week. This…
England vs Nigeria: We won’t be intimidated – Super Falcons coach
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has said his side are not intimidated by the Lionesses of England as both teams slug it out to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Having scrapped…
2023 Women’s World Cup: The shocks and surprises
At the blast of the whistle in the opening game between New Zealand and Norway, millions of supporters were hopeful of a great tournament to come. Three round of matches will go on to be completed among the competing 36…
FG to implement ‘no work, no pay’ policy for striking resident doctors
Resident doctors’ strike Striking Resident doctors may not receive their salaries for a while as the Federal Government has issued a ‘no work, no pay’ policy following their ongoing strike. This is contained in a letter written by the Director…
Court Halts Gov Obaseki’s Impeachment Bid Against Deputy, Philip Shuaib
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a temporary order stopping the move by the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki to impeach his Deputy, Phillip Shuaib over their irreconcilable differences. Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed issued the temporary order on…
Tinubu Flags Off NNPC’s 350MW Gwagwalada IPP Project To Boost Electricity Supply
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited’s 350 megawatts Gwagwalada Integrated Power Plant Project to boost electricity supply. This was disclosed on Friday in Nigeria Presidency’s verified Twitter handle. The government said the project…
Tinubu Seeks National Assembly Approval For Military Action Against Niger Coupists
President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Nigerian Senate, seeking approval for military action and other sanctions against the military officers who have seized power in the Niger Republic. Report has it that President of the Senate, Godswill…
Tinubu dumps ministerial nominee, Mariam Shetty
President, Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the nomination of Dr Mariam Shetty, a nominee from Kano State. The President replaced Shetty with Maigari Mahmud. He also nominated former spokesperson for the Bola Tinubu presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo. Recall CDA News…