Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of appointment of 1,659 workers employed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in 2016 and 2019. Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh disclosed this in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the FCT University of Science and Technology, Abaji, will begin operations under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abaji while thanking residents for supporting Tinubu’s candidates in the Feb. 21 FCT area council elections. He said the FCT Administration was already…
Police in Cross Rivers have warned applicants in the ongoing constable recruitment screening exercise against all forms of financial inducements. The Recruitment Team Lead, DCP Victor Bekep, issued the warning at the official commencement of the exercise on Tuesday in Calabar. He emphasised that the recruitment process is strictly merit-based. Bekep urged applicants to conduct…
The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 13 containers of expired drugs, food items and security equipment worth ₦6.38 billion at Apapa Port. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing at APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos. He said the seizures followed intensified intelligence-led enforcement, deployment of…
Mr Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has urged students nationwide to make integrity their foundation to ensure a successful future. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Olukoyede gave the charge in Abuja, while addressing students of J.K. People’s Comprehensive Academy Mararaba, Nasarawa…
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Tuesday met with the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) over the spate of insecurity in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other Fulani elders from the three senatorial districts also attended the meeting. Aiyedatiwa, during the meeting in his…
Sen. Ipalibo Banigo, representing Rivers West Senatorial District, has defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read Banigo’s letter announcing her defection during plenary on Tuesday. Banigo, in the letter, said that her decision followed extensive consultations with…
A prosecution witness, Olomotane Egoro, told an Abuja court that the transactions linked to the Kogi Government House account complied with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations and no banking rules were breached. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged former governor, Yahaya Bello, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalam Hudu with 16 counts of breach of…
President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of Senate for appointment of Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate Godswill Akpabio and read at the plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said the nomination was made in accordance with the provisions…
Russian President, Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to cooperate with Europe on oil and natural gas supplies but needs clear signals from European countries on their willingness to cooperate. “If European companies and European buyers suddenly decide to reorient themselves and provide us with long-term, sustainable cooperation, devoid of political pressures, free from political…
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will lead a multi-sector initiative to strengthen health financing and climate adaptation efforts across selected African countries. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja by the Spokesperson to Osinbajo, Mohammed Brimah. Brimah said Osinbajo would lead the programme in five West African…
