Tinubu orders CDS to curb oil theft, vandalism in Niger Delta
President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa to curb oil theft and vandalism in the Niger Delta region within the shortest possible time. The President said the menace had become…
FG denies alleged plans to sell universities to private investors
The federal government on Tuesday, July 16, said there was no plan to sell public universities to private investors. Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman said there had been misinformation on one aspect of the ministry’s policy in respect to…
I will give my life to this club, says Mbappe at Real Madrid unveiling
French strike Kylian Mbappé has been unveiled as a Real Madrid, promising to give the Spanish giants his all. At his unveiling on Tuesday, the France captain said: “Wow, it’s incredible to be here, incredible. My dream came true today….
Fed, States, LGs share N1.354tr in June 2024
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N1.354 trillion to the three tiers of government and other beneficiaries. This amount, derived from June 2024 revenues, was distributed among the Federal Government, State Governments and Local Government Councils. The July…
Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Counter Amaewhule, Gives Gov Go-Ahead To Spend Govt Funds
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has condemned the resolution by the Martin Amaewhule-led House, barring Governor Siminalayi Fubara from spending public funds. The Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo stated this in his opening remark during plenary on…
Police Arrest Crypto Trader ‘Blord’ Linus Williams
Blord was arrested on allegations concerning cryptocurrency fraud among others. Police authorities have arrested and are interrogating a crypto trader ‘Blord’ whose real name is Linus Williams. In a statement, the Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi said Blord was arrested on…
Elite frustrating efforts to stop foreign illegal miners — Military
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, said on Monday that elites in the country are frustrating the efforts of security agencies to arrest illegal miners. This was as the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Solid…
Paul Kagame secures 99% votes, wins fourth term as Rwanda president
President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame has won 99.15 percent of the votes from Monday’s presidential election to secure a fourth term in office. Only about 79 percent of ballots have been counted, according to the country’s electoral commission. Authorities said…
FULL LIST: Conditions for Nigerians to obtain UAE visa
Excitement has continued to trail the recent announcement by the Federal Government on the lifting of visa restrictions imposed on Nigerians by the United Arab Emirates Government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known to…
Wike woos Nigerians in Diaspora over infrastructural development
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to invest in infrastructure projects in Abuja, by working closely with the FCT Administration as well as other relevant authorities to identify key areas…