President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Folashade Arinola Adekaiyaoja, as the Deputy Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS). The approval, the first of its kind by any President, it was gathered, seeks to revise the agency’s structure for better efficiency. This, it was learnt, […]

The Ihovbor 230MW power plant has successfully rejoined the national grid after more than a decade-long hiatus, in a major boost to Nigeria’s energy sector. Nigeria has faced a persistent energy crisis with frequent blackouts and power shortages that have stymied economic growth and hindered the daily lives of millions […]

The Federal Government has confirmed multiple outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, in Kano State, impacting various bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowl, and turkeys. In a circular signed by Dr. Taiwo Olasoju on behalf of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, authorities […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45wvsYxos1M The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the umpire would require about N126bn to fund its activities in 2025 and begin preparation for the 2027 general elections. Mahmood stated this at the National Assembly Complex while defending the 2025 budget proposal before […]

AS IGP REITERATES COMMITMENT TO BETTER SERVICE The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, today, 14th January 2025 received the award and commendation for the Nigeria Police Force as the Most Improved Service Delivery Parastatal (SERVICOM Unit) in Nigeria for the year 2024. The award was presented […]

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has expressed its appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast dedication to enhancing the welfare of pensioners nationwide. In a statement issued by its National President, Comrade Godwin Abumisi, the union acknowledged the President’s efforts in implementing important measures aimed at easing […]

Pep Guardiola has reportedly split from his wife after 30 years together. The Manchester City boss’s attentions have been on turning around the form of the current champions of England, but it appears off the field he has gone his separate ways from long-term partner Cristina Serra. The Sunday Mirrorreported […]

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the national grid would continue to collapse because it is “very old and dilapidated”. Adelabu made this known during a budget defence session with the Senate Committee on Power on Monday. The minister said the government was struggling to manage the national […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is planning to take drastic measures to end the lingering dispute between telcos and banks over the unstructured supplementary service data (USDD) debt, TheCable understands. Sources close to the conversation said the commission may suspend the USSD service and publish a list of banks still […]

The Senate, on Monday, enjoined nominees for the Governing Boards of the North West Development Commission and the South East Development Commission, not to betray the confidence reposed in them by President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians. The lawmakers gave this charge while screening the nominees by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee […]