FG Orders Investigation into Salary Deductions and Promotion Arrears Issues
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered a thorough investigation into allegations of salary deductions and delays in the payment of promotion arrears affecting personnel under the ministry’s supervision, particularly those involved with the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). In a statement issued on Sunday, Ahmed Ja’afaru, Secretary to the Civil […]
Zulum Warns of Potential Impact on Key Institutions if Tax Reform Bills Are Passed
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has issued a warning that key institutions, including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), could cease to exist if the four Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly are enacted […]
Ukrainian Men Endure Sexual Torture in Russian Detention Centres, Reports UN
Sexual violence against Ukrainian men held in Russian detention is severely underreported, largely due to the “stigma and perceived emasculation” associated with such crimes, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has revealed. The official Ukrainian figure of 114 men subjected to sexual violence since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 is believed to represent only […]
President Biden to Make Historic Visit to Angola, Strengthening U.S.-Africa Ties
President Joe Biden is set to become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Angola, highlighting a deepening relationship between the two nations and showcasing recent U.S. investments as an alternative to China’s growing influence. The visit, scheduled for December 2-4, marks the first trip by a U.S. president to Africa since Barack Obama visited […]
Trump Announces Plan to Replace FBI Director Christopher Wray with Kash Patel
President-elect Donald Trump revealed on Saturday his intention to dismiss FBI Director Christopher Wray and nominate longtime ally Kash Patel as his replacement. The appointment will require Senate confirmation. Patel, a vocal supporter of Trump and a former official in his first administration, has defended individuals charged for their roles in the January 6 Capitol […]
CBN Acknowledges Rising Inflation, Assures Economic Recovery through Monetary Policies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recognized that the country’s inflation rate remains unacceptably high but reassured the public that its monetary policy strategies are poised to guide the economy towards recovery. At the 2024 annual bankers’ dinner in Lagos, organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso […]
Ogun State Trains Automotive Artisans on Petrol-to-CNG Engine Conversion
The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the World Bank-funded Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), has launched a training program aimed at equipping automotive artisans with modern techniques for converting petrol engines to compressed natural gas (CNG). The first phase of the initiative, which is being held in Abeokuta, involves 40 artisans who are […]
Former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka Resigns from PDP, Exits Partisan Politics
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his exit from active partisan politics. In a resignation letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Obosi Ward in Anambra State, Chidoka cited his desire to focus on the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, a nonpartisan […]
Osun Governor Adeleke Ensures Support for People with Disabilities
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to improving the lives of People with Disabilities (PWDs). In a bid to ensure their well-being, he distributed health insurance cards to 9,500 PWDs enrolled in the state’s health insurance program, granting them free access to healthcare. The event, which took place in Osogbo, also saw Governor Adeleke […]
Gowon Warns Against Another Civil War Amid Insecurity Concerns
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has expressed deep concern about the country’s ongoing security challenges, warning that Nigeria cannot afford another civil disturbance like the 1967-1970 Civil War, which resulted in millions of deaths. Speaking at the inaugural Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos, Plateau State, Gowon stressed the importance […]
