Following an incident of harassment involving members of the National Assembly during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, six individuals have been arrested on the governor’s orders. Governor Bello has subsequently imposed a ban on unauthorized persons from accessing the government house and called for the immediate prosecution of the…
President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art fashion hub in Makurdi within the next 90 days. This initiative was disclosed by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the inauguration of the Expanded National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinics in Makurdi, themed “Benue Open for Business.” Vice President Shettima highlighted that the…
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Gowon Estate Division in Lagos State has been relieved of his duties following allegations of unlawfully detaining a lawyer who was advocating for his client’s rights. The removal was confirmed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement released on Wednesday. According to Hundeyin, the…
The Federal Government has recently established three committees aimed at expediting the implementation of the Highway Development Management Initiative (HDMI). This initiative, overseen by the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, focuses on the construction, operations, and maintenance of highways through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The committees, namely scoping and design, financial due…
The Federal Government has established an inter-ministerial committee to investigate allegations of degrees racketeering within both foreign and local private universities in Nigeria. This move comes in response to a recent publication by an investigative journalist from the Daily Nigerian Newspaper, which exposed the circulation of fake degree certificates from institutions in Benin Republic and…
President Bola Tinubu has taken a decisive step towards cutting the cost of governance by issuing a directive to reduce the number of officials accompanying him and other key government figures on official trips. The directive, which aims to enhance efficiency and resource management, was revealed by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced its forthcoming introduction of a Bus Rapid Transportation System (BRT) in Abuja to alleviate the city’s transportation challenges. Dr. Abdulateef Bello, the Director of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), revealed this plan during an engagement with stakeholders in Abuja. Dr. Bello emphasized that the FCTA…
The recently suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, is expected to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, January 9th, following her suspension over an alleged N585 million cash transfer scandal. President Bola Tinubu suspended Edu on Monday morning pending the conclusion of an investigation into the…
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, unveiled an automated passport application process for Nigerians on Monday, ushering in a new era where applicants can apply for passports online without engaging with personnel from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). In his remarks at the launch of the online passport application portal, Tunji-Ojo credited President Bola…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has taken decisive actions within the traditional leadership in the state, deposing several traditional rulers and appointing replacements. One of the major changes is the removal and banishment of Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa Koto, the Ohimege Igu of Konto-Nkarfe, who has been replaced by Alhaji Salihu Akawu Seidu, known as…