The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported that troops engaged in internal operations across Northern Nigeria have achieved significant successes in combating terrorism. Within the past week, they eliminated 188 terrorists, apprehended 330 others, and rescued 133 hostages. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed these achievements in a statement released on…
Kingmakers in Ibadan have selected Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan land. The decision to appoint Oba Olakulehin was reached by the Olubadan-In-Council on Friday, April 12, during a meeting convened by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Oba Olakulehin was nominated by the…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued an apology to Nigerians for his recent remark suggesting that they leave freezers on for days due to low electricity tariffs. During an appearance on Channels TV, the Minister expressed regret, stating, “Anything we have said that is considered offensive, we are sorry about that.” Adelabu had…
The Sultan of Sokoto and the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, April 10th, as the day for Eid-Fitri. The declaration, he says, followed the report of the National Moon Sighting Committees across the country which confirmed that the moon has not been sighted. A statement…
The Federal Government has announced Tuesday, April 9th, and Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, as Public Holidays to commemorate the Eid-el-Fitr Celebration. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, conveyed the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extending congratulations to all Muslim Ummah for the successful conclusion of the fasting period during the holy month…
The 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, emphasized that actions driven by greed, selfishness, and envy are more egregious sins than those traditionally deemed taboo, such as unlawful sex, homosexuality, and gambling. Delivering a Ramadan lecture virtually on Sunday, April 7, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) expressed concern about…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed on April 5th that the recent increase in electricity tariff for Band A customers was prompted by the acknowledgment that allocating nearly 10% of the national budget solely to subsidizing electricity was unsustainable. Adelabu made this disclosure during a Ministerial Press Briefing organized by the Ministry of Information…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought forth a fresh 26-count charge of corruption against the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele is scheduled to appear before the Ikeja State High Court in Lagos on Monday, April 8, facing allegations of abuse of office in the allocation of billions…
President Bola Tinubu says the future of the Nigerian child is going to be brighter as the path to take them out of poverty has been cleared with his signing into law of the Student Loans Re-enactment Bill. The President spoke on Wednesday night when he hosted members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and…
President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, at the State House, on Thursday, President Tinubu said…
