Governor Dauda’s reckless policies push Zamfara Nurses into strike – Forum
The Zamfara Good Governance Forum has blamed Governor Dauda Lawal Dare for the strike by nurses across Zamfara State, accusing him of reckless and discriminatory leadership. In a statement signed by its secretary on Friday, Kabiru Ibrahim Gusau, the Forum condemned the governor’s decision to exclude more than 1,000 nurses from the newly approved salary…
Ex-NNPCL Chief Mele Kyari Quizzed By EFCC Over $7.2bn Refinery Project
Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Mele Kyari, on Wednesday appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja for questioning over a multi-billion-dollar refinery maintenance project. Kyari arrived at the EFCC headquarters at 2:15 p.m. following an official invitation to address what sources described…
Dangote Cement Pays Over N3.3trn In Dividends, Unveils Expansion Plans
Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have earned more than N3.3 trillion in dividends over the past 15 years, alongside significant capital gains from the stock, the company disclosed during its “Facts Behind the Figures” presentation at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday. The session was led by the company’s new Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, who…
DHQ Moves To Establish Armed Forces Museum
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Empower 54 Africa Initiative to establish a world-class Armed Forces Museum in Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, said the project was conceived to preserve the history of the Nigerian military and honour the sacrifices of fallen heroes….
Shettima Applauds Kaduna For Launching Nigeria’s First State Skills Council
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has hailed Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for pioneering the establishment of Nigeria’s first State Council on Skills, describing it as a groundbreaking step toward building a skilled and future-ready workforce. Shettima gave the commendation on Tuesday at the 7th meeting of the National Council on Skills (NCS), held at the Presidential…
FCTA Demolishes Over 30 Illegal Structures At River Park Estate
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished more than 30 substructures at River Park Estate in Abuja for violating planning regulations. Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, disclosed this on Wednesday while leading enforcement officers to the site. Galadima said the affected developers went ahead with construction despite the withdrawal of their lease agreements…
Tinubu Meets Macron In Paris During Working Vacation
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a private working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The meeting formed part of Tinubu’s 10-day working vacation in Europe, which includes stops in France and the United Kingdom. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the engagement in a captioned photograph released to the…
Senate Insists Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Case Is Sub Judice
The Senate has reiterated that it will not revisit the suspension case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting the matter is now before the court. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (Ekiti South), made this known on Tuesday at a one-day capacity-building workshop for members of the Senate Press…
INEC Confirms David Mark, Aregbesola As ADC Leaders
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, as the party’s National Secretary. The confirmation was contained in a notice posted on the commission’s official social media handle on Wednesday. INEC also listed Dr….
Ezekwesili Warns Of ‘Constitutional Crisis’ As Senate Extends Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspension
Public policy advocate and former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has sharply criticised the Nigerian Senate over its decision to prolong indefinitely the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. In a strongly worded memo issued in Abuja, Ezekwesili said the move represented “an unprecedented assault” on constitutional principles and judicial authority, noting that…
