Mahmood Yakubu Begins Tenure as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has officially assumed office as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the State of Qatar. Yakubu formally began his diplomatic assignment after presenting his Letters of Credence to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, during a ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. […]
PHOTO: Kwara Poly Begins Commercial Cassava Harvest
Kwara Poly Begins Commercial Cassava Harvest
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has commenced commercial cassava harvesting as part of efforts to boost internally generated revenue, enhance students’ practical training, and contribute to food security. Speaking during the institution’s maiden cassava harvest in Ilorin, the Rector, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, said the initiative reflects the polytechnic’s commitment to combining academic learning with […]
FG Yet to Approve Adire for NYSC Uniform – Minister
The Federal Government has clarified that it has not approved Adire as the new uniform for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), following widespread reactions to comments made by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande. In a statement posted on his official X account on Thursday, Olawande said reports claiming that the […]
Jigawa Opens 2027 Hajj Registration, Sets N7.5m Initial Deposit
The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced registration for the 2027 Hajj exercise, announcing an initial deposit of N7.5 million for intending pilgrims. The board also warned that registration will close in 87 days, in line with the timeline set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Saudi Arabian authorities. Director-General of […]
FG to Replace NYSC Khaki Uniform With Adire
The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms aimed at promoting local production. Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande disclosed this on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. According to the minister, the decision […]
Nigerian Catholic Nun Released After ICE Detention in Texas
A Nigerian Catholic nun, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, has been released from the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after she was detained while walking to church in McAllen, Texas. Ugboaja, 56, is a member of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy and was arrested on Sunday as she made her way […]
Kidnappers Demand N300m More for Abducted NSIEC Commissioner
Nine months after the abduction of Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) Permanent Commissioner, Ahmed Mohammed, his kidnappers have reportedly demanded an additional N300 million ransom for his release. The fresh demand comes despite the victim’s family reportedly paying N40 million to the abductors in an effort to secure his freedom. Ahmed was kidnapped on […]
NMDPRA Warns Marketers Against Fuel Price Gouging
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has warned oil marketers against arbitrary increases in the pump prices of petroleum products, insisting that prices must remain cost-reflective in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Head of Media and Public Relations, George […]
FG Receives Five Nigerians Freed From Côte d’Ivoire Prison
The Federal Government has received five Nigerians who were released from detention at MACA Prison in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, following months of diplomatic efforts to secure their freedom. The returnees were welcomed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, alongside the Director-General of the […]
