The Rivers State Police Command has debunked reports on social media that some suspected arsonists attacked the private residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. Some reports on social media had alleged that a riot broke out in the Rivers State capital, leading to the burning down…
The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), on Monday, felicitated Gov. Peter Mbah on his 53rd birthday. The Chairman of ENSIEC, Prof. Christian Ngwu, in a congratulatory message issued in Enugu, also commended the governor for encouraging the return of a functional Local Government system in the state. Ngwu lauded him for “implementing audacious and…
U.S. President, Donald Trump on Monday challenged the legality of Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons for members of the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 unrest. Trump claimed the ex-president knew nothing about it and never signed the papers. “The ‘pardons’ that Biden gave to the committee , and many others, are hereby declared void, vacant…
Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the EFCC to retrieve from persons, either natural or corporate, to whom it had sold off her seized assets or property. Diezani, in an amended suit filed by her lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, before Justice Inyang Ekwo, also…
The newly deployed Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) at the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, Margaret Agebe, officially assumed duty on Monday. The FCID’s spokesperson, ASP Aminat Mayegun, announced this in a statement in Lagos. According to Mayegun, Agebe, who becomes the 54th AIG of the FCID, has called on…
The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has assured the National Pension Commission (PenCom) that its members will comply with the recent directive to settle all pension benefits within three working days. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the National Pension Commission has mandated Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Fund Custodians to…
Nollywood Actors Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Toyin Abraham and popular Nigerian record producer, Michael Ajereh, known as Don jazzy, were among those who received the 2025 Silverbird Awards for their contributions to the entertainment industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the they were honoured alongside other Nigerians at the annual award held on…
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has inaugurated 97 participants as members of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47. Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the participants on Monday in Jos. The vice President, represented by the Mrs Josephine Piyo, the Deputy Governor of Plateau, congratulated the participants for their nominated as…
As Africa grapples with persistent health challenges, Tanzanian health expert, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, has unveiled his vision for transforming healthcare on the continent. Janabi, who is vying for the position of WHO Regional Director for Africa (WHO-AFRO), spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. He outlined his plan to strengthen universal…
Gov Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Monday swore in Mallam Ibrahim Wudil as the new Commissioner for Housing Development. The oath was administered by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Malam Haruna Dederi, at Government House, Kano. After the swearing-in, Yusuf urged Wudil to utilise his extensive experience to drive the state’s development. The…
