FG Declares April 3, 6 Easter Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene […]
DSS Takes Custody of El-Rufai After Court Hearing
The Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, was taken into custody by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday shortly after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. El-Rufai, who is facing corruption charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), had just concluded a […]
Tinubu Appoints Patience Okala AfCFTA Coordinator
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Patience Okala as National Coordinator of Nigeria’s African Continental Free Trade Area Coordination Office, with immediate effect. Okala, a trade and investment specialist with experience in international negotiations and economic policy, previously served as a director at the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, where she led Nigeria’s […]
Senate Orders Probe into Plateau Killings
The Senate on Tuesday directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to investigate the March 29 killings in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, where at least 28 people were reported dead. Lawmakers called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attack and resolved to send a delegation […]
40 Nigerians Deported from Mozambique Amid Rights Concerns
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed the deportation of 40 Nigerians who were arrested and detained in Mozambique for several weeks. Two others remain in the country. The deportees arrived in Nigeria in three separate batches aboard South African Airways and Ethiopian Airlines on March 24, 26, and 27. NIDCOM noted that the […]
Tinubu Condemns Jos, Kaduna Attacks, Orders Rescue Operations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned recent attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State. in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President Bayo Onanuga, describe the assaults—including killings and abductions of wedding guests—as an affront to Nigeria’s values, Tinubu vowed […]
Apostle Suleman Blames Leadership Failures for Jos Attack
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has condemned the recent attack in Jos, linking it to poor governance and misplaced political priorities in Nigeria. In a social media post, Suleman criticized leaders for prioritizing politics over the safety of citizens, describing the incident as “another sign that leadership is failing.” He said the attack […]
Tinubu Appoints CAC Chair, Names NPC Commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Senator Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominated seven new federal commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC), subject to confirmation by the National Assembly of Nigeria. Ida, who represented Katsina Central in the Senate, previously served as Commissioner of Finance in Katsina State […]
FG Awards N2.5bn Grants to Student Innovators
The Federal Government has awarded N2.5 billion in grants to 45 student-led ventures at the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Bootcamp and Awards held at the United Nations Development Programme Innovation Hub in Lagos. The beneficiaries emerged from 65 finalists selected through a competitive screening process, according to a statement by the Federal Ministry […]
Ibeno Youths Demand Revamp of Abandoned Skills Centre
Concerned youths in Ibeno Local Government Area have called on government authorities to revive a long-abandoned skill acquisition centre in the community, describing the facility as a missed opportunity for youth empowerment and economic development. The youths, under the umbrella of the Ibeno Youth Advocacy Network (IYAN), said the centre, reportedly constructed about 16 years […]
