The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from Kogi State as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The approval followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of Amupitan’s nomination to the council to fill the vacancy created by the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who served as…
A new chapter for Nigerian farmers was opened yesterday as the All-Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) launched a National Farmers’ Data Bank, Helpline, and Digital Identity Card.
The initiative was introduced to give farmers a unified platform, protect them from exploitation, and ensure their voices are heard in shaping agricultural policies.
It was explained by AFAN National President…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed all commissioners and other political appointees in his administration, with immediate effect.
The decision announced late Wednesday through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, followed a recent Supreme Court judgment that affected the validity of their appointments.
Earlier in the day, the governor held a valedictory session with…
The National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, once a fading monument of Nigeria’s cultural pride, has been given a new lease of life and a new name. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, commissioned the newly renovated edifice and announced its renaming as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in honour of Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate.
With Soyinka himself present as guest of…
A tragic boat accident on the River Niger has left at least 14 people dead and 42 others missing, after a vessel carrying about 80 passengers capsized in Kogi State on Tuesday evening.
The ill-fated boat was traveling from Onugwa community in Ibaji Local Government Area to Olushi village when it overturned mid-river. So far, 24 people have been rescued as emergency teams continue an intense…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has suggested that his presidential ambition for the 2027 general election may be abandoned in favour of supporting a younger candidate.
The indication was given in an interview granted to BBC Hausa. During the session, it was disclosed that no final decision has been reached on his candidacy, as further consultations are still being awaited.
It was…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday assured Nigerians that the country has turned the corner economically, urging citizens to endure current hardships with hope for a better future.
In a nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Tinubu said the reforms taken by his administration since May 2023 are beginning to yield results.
“Yesterday’s pains are…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has once again placed the Federal Government on notice, issuing a 14-day ultimatum to resolve longstanding grievances or face industrial action.
At its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Sunday, September 28, 2025, the union, led by its national president, Prof. Chris Piwuna, warned that a two-week warning strike would commence…
The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) arm of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off the premises of two companies in Sokoto State for failing to comply with anti–money laundering rules.
The firms, Iman Multi Structures Ltd and Daraja Motors, classified as Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), were closed down on Monday…
The Sokoto State Police Command has announced that enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit will officially commence on October 2, 2025, following the expiration of a final grace period granted to the public.
In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, the Command urged all vehicle owners with tinted glass to ensure they have completed the mandatory…