In February 2024, the government had introduced flexible working conditions, allowing some staff, particularly junior cadres, to work from home for three days a week while reporting to the office for two days. Senior staff, however, continued reporting to the office daily. This adjustment was made to alleviate the impact of the petrol subsidy…
Gunmen, believed to be armed robbers, have killed two police officers at the Kolere Police Outpost in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State. Reports indicate that the incident took place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, when DSP Jantuku Philibus, the officer in charge of the outpost, went to arrest a suspect. The suspect and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the suspension of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports, as outlined in Section 18(1)(a) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCSA) 2023. This was revealed in a press statement by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, released on February 11. According…
The Defence Headquarters has revealed that 800 former Boko Haram fighters who surrendered to the military are currently undergoing deradicalisation to facilitate their reintegration into society. Chief of Defence Training and Operations, Emeka Onumajuru, shared this update on Channels TV Morning Brief on Monday, February 10, 2025, stating that one year is deemed sufficient for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised the dismissed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, to defend himself in court rather than holding press conferences. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Secretary to the INEC Chairman, made the statement in Abuja on Monday, February 10. He urged Yunusa-Ari to utilize the legal process…
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, expressed confidence that the mass exodus of healthcare professionals, known as the “japa syndrome,” will soon decrease. During a visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday, Salako attributed his optimism to the targeted reforms and policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration,…
Gunmen have abducted the President of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Comrade Igboayaka Igboayaka, in Imo State. The armed men, dressed in black and traveling in a Sienna and Lexus SUV, kidnapped Igboayaka around 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Works Layout in Owerri. Chilos Godsent, the President of the Igbo National Council…
Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations for travelers from 14 countries, limiting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days, with no option for extension. The new rules apply to tourists, business travelers, and those visiting family members but exclude individuals applying for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas. The affected countries are Algeria,…
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged his supporters to refrain from pleading or begging for his release, asserting that his pursuit of self-determination is a constitutionally protected right and not a criminal offense. Through his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu emphasized that his release should be based…
Ghana’s President John Mahama has imposed a ban on first-class travel for all government appointees as part of efforts to cut down public expenditure amid the country’s economic difficulties. Speaking at the swearing-in of new ministers at the Jubilee House, Mr. Mahama said all non-essential travel would be prohibited, while the Chief of Staff must…
