The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disowned a reported 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the emergence of an interim National Working Committee. The National Working Committee (NWC), led by Abdulraman Mohammed, said the meeting allegedly chaired by Sen. Adolphus Wabara was not authorised by the party’s leadership. In a statement…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of four Federal Permanent Secretaries in a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving efficiency in the public service. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday in Abuja by Mrs Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of…
Academic and administrative activities at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have been paralysed following an indefinite strike embarked upon by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of SSANU and NASU. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the strike commenced on May 1 in line with a directive from the unions’ national bodies. Monitoring by…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Governor Seyi Makinde has set up an Interim National Working Committee (INWC) to manage the party’s affairs amid ongoing leadership tensions. The new 13-member committee, led by Senior Advocate Kabiru Tanimu Turaki with Taofeek Arapaja as secretary, was unveiled at the faction’s 103rd NEC meeting…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is working to reposition the Nigeria Police Force through enhanced education and training reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dr Alausa made the remarks on Monday in Abuja during a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, and senior police officers. He…
The Kebbi State Police Command says it has arrested 47 suspects and recovered arms, ammunition and rustled livestock in a series of operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Hadejia, made the disclosure on Monday in Birnin Kebbi while briefing journalists on recent security breakthroughs. He said police operatives, working with the Nigerian…
A former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, Mr Kennedy Peretei, has been elected chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress following a state congress in Akure. Mr Peretei emerged alongside 15 other executives, with Mr Babatunde Daoda elected Secretary, Mr Aruwajoye Adedoyin Treasurer, and Mr Owobola Adebola as Publicity Secretary. Speaking…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned that intensifying regional conflicts have severely disrupted education across Arab states, affecting more than 100 million children and threatening long-term learning systems. In a report released on Monday, the agency said at least 15 countries have been impacted, with 52 million school-age children experiencing…
Residents in Nyanya/Jikwoyi District of the Federal Capital Territory have raised concerns over a growing roadside refuse dump, warning of its impact on health, mobility and local businesses. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, residents said the odour from the dump had become a daily challenge, affecting breathing, comfort and general wellbeing, particularly for vulnerable groups….
The Department of State Services has asked the Federal High Court to reject a no-case submission filed by Omoyele Sowore in his ongoing trial. Mr Sowore is facing charges over an alleged false claim involving President Bola Tinubu. Prosecuting counsel Akinlolu Kehinde told Justice Mohammed Umar that the prosecution had established a prima facie case…
