Tinubu charges new ministers: Expectations are high, underperformance will not be tolerated
At the inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu charged ministers to look beyond titles and offices and stay focused on the…
Four DIGs sent on compulsory retirement – PSC
Aug. 28, 2023 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the compulsory retirement of four Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). A statement by Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press…
Smuggling: Customs says detained suspect offered N50m bribe to our officials
Aug. 28, 2023 The Tincan Island Port Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says a suspect, Mr. Boniface Ike offered its officer N50 million gratification for the release…
Flooding: 700 houses, farmlands submerged in Bauchi State – SEMA official
Aug. 28, 2023 The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said that flood has destroyed at least 700 houses and farmlands in Cheledi Community, Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi…
Cutting cost: Tinubu trims number of delegates to UNGA
As part of a broader effort to reduce the cost of governance in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to freeze the processing…
First Ugandan charged with ‘aggravated homosexuality’ punishable by death
August 28, 2023 A 20-year-old man has become the first Ugandan to be charged with “aggravated homosexuality”, an offence punishable by death under the the country’s recently enacted anti-gay law,…
Tinubu Ready To Work With NASS To Reduce Govt Expenditure – Presidency
August 28, 2023 The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu is prepared to work closely with the National Assembly to bring down government expenditure. Special Adviser to the President on Media…
46 female cultists among 116 suspects arrested in hotel ahead of initiation
Men of the Ogun State Police Command, at the weekend, arrested 116 suspected cult members in the Ifo area of the state. The cultists, 70 males and 46 females,…
Police receive 43 rape cases in Gombe in 7 months
Aug. 28, 2023 The Gombe state Police Command, has said that it received not less than 43 rape cases between January and July. Mr. Oqua Etim, Commissioner of Police in…
Macron says French ambassador will stay in Niger, despite pressure from junta to leave
August 28, 2023 France’s ambassador to Niger will stay in the country despite pressure to leave from leaders of a recent coup, President Emmanuel Macron said in a speech to…