The Nigerian government has urged the European Union (EU) to step up its support in addressing the nation’s security issues. Speaking at the “Road to Schuman Forum on Security and Defence,” organized by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in collaboration with the EU, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru highlighted the global interconnectedness of security…
The Lagos State Government is warning teachers and schools against utilizing the additional one-hour after official closing time for paid extra lessons, threatening strict action against violators. Commissioning a block of classrooms and furniture at the Amuwo-Odofin Junior High School Complex, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, emphasized that the extra hour…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed that President Bola Tinubu approved N90 billion to subsidise the cost of the 2024 hajj pilgrimage. Speaking at the 2024 inaugural hajj airlift held at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi capital, on Wednesday, May 15, Shettima said Tinubu places great importance on religious pilgrimage.…
President Bola Tinubu has received the report of the High Powered Presidential Committee (HPPC) on Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf Project with a commendation to the team of experts who worked hard over the years to advance the project, which aims to extend Nigeria’s maritime boundaries in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law…
The Federal Executive Council has approved an initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s infrastructure and housing sector. The initiative, as approved by the council, is tailored to meet the urgent demand for critical infrastructure and affordable homeownership, fostering job creation, inclusive growth, and long-term productivity enhancement. The council gave its nod to the initiative…
President Bola Tinubu has directed all government ministries, departments, and agencies to purchase compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles. In a statement released by his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, it was noted that the move is part of the country’s efforts to transition to cleaner energy as CNG-enabled vehicles have been adjudged to produce lower emissions, even as they…
Hunters in the Ashav Kusuv community, located in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State, made a miraculous discovery on Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2024, when they rescued a baby girl who had been buried alive. The newborn was found buried in a shallow grave, prompting immediate action from the hunters. They quickly unearthed the…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has issued a stern warning concerning the political turmoil unfolding in Rivers state. George emphasized that Rivers state is firmly rooted in the PDP, cautioning against the actions of lawmakers attempting to impeach the Governor, whom he described as being under external…
On Saturday, May 11, an XEJet Airlines aircraft departing from Abuja encountered an incident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Ikeja, Lagos. The XeJet E145 aircraft, bearing registration number 5NBZZ, experienced a runway excursion off runway 18L during its landing at approximately 11:29 a.m., veering into the grass verge. On board were 52 passengers and…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has disavowed a man who claims to be his son. In a viral video circulating earlier this week, a man attired in traditional clothing, including neck and hand beads, asserted that he is the biological son of the monarch. He even went as far as issuing a…
