Tinubu Appoints Ayodeji Gbeleyi as New DG of Bureau of Public Enterprises
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Mamman Ahmadu from his position as Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). According to a statement from presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, the president has appointed Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi as the new DG of the BPE. The statement highlights Gbeleyi’s extensive credentials, noting, “Mr. Gbeleyi is […]
Emir Sanusi Unfazed by Potential Dethronement, Focuses on Legacy
Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has expressed his lack of concern over the possibility of being removed from the throne by another governor. Sanusi, who was dethroned by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje in 2020 following a personal rift, was reinstated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. However, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the […]
Nigeria Customs Seizes ₦3 Billion Worth of Cannabis at Tincan Island Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a container carrying 1,072 kilograms of cannabis valued at ₦3 billion at the Tincan Island port in Lagos. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi revealed that the container was imported from Canada. The NCS is collaborating with the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) […]
Gov. Eno Demotes Principal for Extortion, Enforces Free Education Policy
The Akwa Ibom State government has demoted a school principal for extorting students with unauthorized charges, violating the state’s free education policy for basic education. This was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Idongesit Etiebet, in Uyo over the weekend. Etiebet warned all head teachers in public schools against imposing illegal fees on students, […]
US Justice Department Declines to Charge Attorney General Merrick Garland with Contempt of Congress
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has decided not to pursue charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland for contempt of Congress, following the House of Representatives’ narrow vote to punish him for refusing to release audio tapes from an investigation into President Joe Biden. The Republican-controlled House voted 216-207 on Wednesday to recommend that the […]
Cyril Ramaphosa Re-elected President as ANC Forms Unprecedented Coalition with DA
South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president following a groundbreaking coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties. The new government of national unity brings together Mr. Ramaphosa’s ANC, the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA), and smaller parties. In his victory speech, Mr. Ramaphosa praised the coalition, stating […]
“Ukraine Seeks Global Backing for Peace Formula Amid Shifting Battlefield Dynamics”
This weekend, a secluded Swiss resort overlooking Lake Lucerne will transform as dozens of world leaders and thousands of soldiers and police converge on Bürgenstock. Representatives from more than 90 countries and global institutions will attend the event, aiming to discuss foundational principles for ending the conflict in Ukraine. Swiss organizers hope the summit might […]
Tinubu Calls for Enhanced Collaboration with FBI to Combat Cybercrime, Terrorism
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger cooperation between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to tackle cybercrime, terrorism, and other related offenses. This call was made during a meeting with FBI Director Christopher Wray at the State House in Abuja. Security chiefs present at the meeting included […]
Court Orders Kano Government to Compensate Deposed Emir Bayero
A Federal High Court in Kano has mandated the state government to pay N10 million in compensation to the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, for the infringement of his fundamental rights, personal liberty, and freedom of movement. This ruling came in response to Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive to arrest the deposed emir. […]
NLC Urges National Assembly to Enforce Sanctions for Minimum Wage Defaulters
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the National Assembly to impose strict sanctions on states that fail to comply with the new national minimum wage once it is passed into law. Hakeem Ambali, the NLC national treasurer, emphasized the necessity of political will to ensure enforcement, noting that previous minimum wage acts also […]
