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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested and detained the suspended National Co-ordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu.     According to reports, her arrest is said to be in connection with an alleged money laundering case of …

President Tinubu’s New Year address to Nigerians is filled with messages of hope and encouragement for the year 2024. The president started by highlighting that he understands the plight of Nigerians and that tough times never last. Here are 13 notable quotes from the president’s speech: 1. “Everything I have …

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has charged expectant mothers on prioritizing their health and seek to know their HIV/AIDS status.    She said this will enable them to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the disease and help themselves stay healthy. According to a statement issued by her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady …

The acting governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been sworn in as the substantive governor of the state.    Aiyedatiwa’s swearing in was conducted by the Chief Judge of Ondo state following the demise of late governor Rotimi Akeredolu in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, in Germany.   …

  The federal government has declared Monday 25, Tuesday, 26 December 2023, and Monday, January 1st, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively.   The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government on Friday, December 22.   …

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of 11 new Justices of the Supreme Court appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fill the vacancies on the apex court bench.   The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal …

  President Bola Ahmed has approved a 50 percent slash in the price of interstate transport fare for Nigerians traveling during the yuletide from Thursday, December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024.     President Bola Ahmed has approved a 50 percent slash in the price of interstate transport fare …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced free train rides for Nigerians travelling for Christmas and New Year celebrations.   The free train rides will be free across Nigeria from Thursday, December 21 to 4 January. The directive was announced by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, while addressing State …

The 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.   This was contained in the notice of withdrawal read on the house floor on Wednesday. They said the decision was made out of respect for President Bola Tinubu who on …

KYIV – President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that there was no end in sight to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as fatigue builds among Kyiv’s allies nearly two years into the war and the Kremlin voices growing confidence of victory. Zelensky said he had turned down a request from the military …