Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India. Shettima’s return followed a series of high-level engagements focused on trade, investment, technology and strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and India. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special […]
The Oyo State Government has said five suspected terrorists have been arrested following the attack on a military camp on the outskirts of Igbeti in Olorunsogo Local Government Area, with no fewer than 120 soldiers deployed to track the fleeing attackers. The Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, disclosed this yesterday when he visited the scene of the attack […]
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has assured organised labour that the Federal Government will address concerns over proposed changes to the administration of King’s College, Lagos, through dialogue. Alausa gave the assurance on Monday during a meeting with the Trade Union Congress, the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria and other affiliated […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over voter apathy, vote buying and the spread of misinformation and disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission consequently called for intensified grassroots voter education and enlightenment to ensure that eligible citizens understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as the electoral process. The Resident Electoral […]
The Osun State Police Command on Monday said it had recovered a corpse from within the precinct of the Mayfair Motor Park in Ile-Ife, Osun State, bringing the casualty figure linked to the shooting in the park to two. This was just as the remains of Olalekan Oyeyemi, a chieftain of the Accord Party in […]
The Federal Government has said at least 200 new telecommunications sites will become operational before December as part of a nationwide infrastructure project expected to connect more than 20 million Nigerians currently without adequate telecom services. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Monday at the commissioning of […]
The British High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to take up his new diplomatic assignment. Vowles succeeds Richard Montgomery, who served as the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer at the British High Commission, Atinuke […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, to ensure the release of all funds approved for the regional commissions. Tinubu gave the directive on Monday at the North Central Development Commission Summit, themed “The Great Leap Forward: A 20-Year Economic Infrastructure and Social Development Plan for the […]
The Ondo State Police Command and the Ondo StateSecurity Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) have beefed up security operations across the state as schools reopen for the a new academic session. The two security agencies said they deployed personnel to schools and other strategic locations to prevent criminal activities and ensure a safe environment for students and […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general elections. The list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, was released on Saturday in Abuja and contains candidates sponsored by 18 political parties. Of the 18 presidential candidates, 16 are […]