Ministerial Nomination: Stella Okotete Writes Institutions, Demands Verification Of Certificates
August 9, 2023 A ministerial nominee, Delta State, Stella Okotete, whom the Senate failed to confirm, has been pushing to clear the air on allegations about her academic credentials. Okotete,…
World Bank says Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ law violates its values
August 9, 2023 The World Bank said on Tuesday it would halt new lending to the Ugandan government after concluding that its anti-LGBTQ law, which has been condemned by many…
Bauchi State Govt sacks senior civil servant over alleged N3m salary scam
Aug. 9, 2023 The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (BSCSC) has terminated the appointment of Ibrahim Garba, Chief Secretarial Assistant attached to the State Pension Board over alleged ”serious misconduct…
WTO, President Tinubu discuss measures to ease pain of fuel price hike – WTO Director General
August 9, 2023 The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) director-general said on Tuesday she discussed measures, including support from the agency, with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu that could help cushion the…
Over 100 arrested in West African internet scam investigation – Interpol
August 8, 2023 A cross-border investigation into West African criminal groups scamming internet users has resulted in more than 100 arrests and the seizure of over 2 million euros, Interpol…
NAFDAC seeks law enforcement agencies’ support against illegal drug hawking
August 8, 2023 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sought the support of law enforcement agencies against illegal hawking of drugs and use of…
We can’t continue to tax poverty when we are supposed to promote prosperity – President Tinubu
August 8, 2023 …Inaugurates Committee On Fiscal Policy, Tax Reforms President Bola Tinubu has said the country cannot continue to tax poverty when it is supposed to promote prosperity. Tinubu…
Ministerial nominee screening: Akpabio didn’t visit the villa because of Keyamo – Senate Spokesman
August 8, 2023 Senate Spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, says Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, did not visit the Presidential Villa on Monday because of the uproar generated in the red chamber over…
El-Rufai, Two Other Ministerial Nominees May be Re-Invited – Senate Spokesman
August 8, 2023 Senate Spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, says the red chamber may re-invite the three ministerial nominees yet to be confirmed for re-screening. Adaramodu representing Ekiti South Senatorial District in…
PAP: Interim Administrator faults calls for a probe on its activities says there’s nothing to hide
August 8, 2023 Retired Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu, the interim Administrator of Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), says the programme has nothing to hide, faulting calls for a probe by anti-graft agencies….