President Tinubu Appoints Aminu Masari as TETFund Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari as the new Chairman of the Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The appointment was announced in a statement on Tuesday by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. Alongside Masari, six other individuals have been named as board members: Senator Sani Danladi, Sunday Adepoju, […]
Senator Ali Ndume Apologizes to APC for Comments on President Tinubu
Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, issued a public apology to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday for remarks made about President Bola Tinubu during a live television interview. His apology comes a month after he was removed from his position following statements made on Arise TV, where he claimed that Tinubu […]
IGP Denies Use of Excessive Force by Security Agencies in #EndBadGovernance Protests
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has denied allegations that security agencies employed excessive force during the #EndBadGovernance protests. Speaking at a meeting with heads of security agencies in Abuja on Tuesday, Egbetokun emphasized that neither the police nor the military used live ammunition in managing the demonstrations. He clarified that the security forces faced aggression […]
Obasanjo Criticizes Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Removal, Calls for Better Economic Planning
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s approach to removing the fuel subsidy, describing it as poorly executed and a cause of rising inflation. In an interview with the Financial Times, Obasanjo suggested that the Nigerian government should have implemented mitigating measures to cushion the economic impact before eliminating the subsidy. According to […]
US Judge Rules Google Maintained Illegal Monopoly on Online Search
A US judge ruled on Monday that Google acted illegally to suppress competition and maintain a monopoly on online search and related advertising. This landmark decision deals a significant blow to Alphabet, Google’s parent company, and could reshape the business practices of major technology firms. Google was sued by the US Department of Justice in […]
US President Biden Meets National Security Team Amid Rising Concerns of Iranian Retaliation Against Israel
President Joe Biden convened his senior national security team on Monday amid growing concerns over a potential Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel. This follows heightened tensions after the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, an act for which Iran has blamed Israel and vowed severe retaliation. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the assassination. […]
NNPC Unveils Utapate Crude Oil Blend to Boost Nigeria’s Oil Output
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has officially launched the Utapate Crude Oil Blend, a new grade of crude oil, into the global market. This announcement was made in a statement signed by Femi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) at NNPC, and shared with the Nigerian Tribune. The new facility, located offshore Akwa Ibom […]
PDP Suspends Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom for Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue has suspended former Governor Samuel Ortom, citing alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Joseph Nyam, the PDP’s secretary in Benue. Nyam accused Ortom of orchestrating disruptions during a ward congress organized by the party, including the snatching of voting materials. […]
Kaduna Electric Resolves Tax Dispute with State Government, Promises Continued Compliance
The Kaduna State Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDC) announced on Monday that it has resolved its tax arrears dispute with the state government. The disagreement began when the Kaduna Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) sealed KAEDC’s headquarters on August 2, citing an alleged N600 million in unpaid taxes. KADIRS Executive Chairman Jerry Adams confirmed that the action […]
Umahi Sets Deadline for Completion of New Artisan Bridge on Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has mandated the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to complete the reconstruction of the collapsed New Artisan Bridge on the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway by October 2024. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued by Uche Anichukwu, the Senior Special Assistant on External Relations to Governor Peter Mbah, and […]
