JUST IN: FUDMA Gets New Vice Chancellor
The Governing Council of Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), has approved the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Khalid Othman as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the University. Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, HE Ali Abubakar Jatau, announced the appointment shortly after the 36th Special Meeting held at Grand Amber Hotel and Suites, Dutse, Jigawa […]
ADC Urges Tinubu to Clarify Sudden Shake-Up in Military Leadership Amid Coup Rumours
Nigeria’s opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on President Bola Tinubu to explain the sudden replacement of the country’s service chiefs, describing the move as “abrupt and worrisome.” President Tinubu on Friday approved sweeping changes across the armed forces, replacing nearly all the country’s top military commanders. In a statement, Bolaji Abdullahi, […]
INEC Embraces Tech, Launches ‘INECTrainingBot’ for Election Staff
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a new digital training tool aimed at improving staff preparedness and operational efficiency ahead of the forthcoming Anambra governorship election, scheduled for later this year. In a statement on Friday, the Commission announced the launch of the INEC Training Virtual Assistant, also known as “INECTrainingBot.” The innovation, […]
“PDP Will Continue to Lose” Says Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has expressed concern over the PDP’s internal issues, stating that the party will continue to lose if these problems aren’t addressed. He described the ongoing defections as “embarrassing” and claimed he foresaw the crisis, emphasizing that his warnings have come to pass. The minister stated this on Friday during his monthly […]
Reps Passes Bill To Strip President Of Powers To Sack EFCC Boss, Says It Will Strengthen Public Confidence
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to deprive the President of the power to sack the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) without the approval of the National Assembly for second reading, saying it will help strengthen public confidence on the anti-graft agency. […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Service Chiefs, Appoints Oluyede New CDS
The President also appointed Major-General W. Shaibu as new Chief of Army Staff is, Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke as Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position. The change was announced in a statement signed […]
Kwankwaso Breaks Silence on Rift Claims with Kano Governor
Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), has denied reports of a rift between him and Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. In a recent BBC Hausa interview, Kwankwaso said there’s no division between him and the governor or top government officials, attributing the claims to mischievous individuals seeking to […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Chief of Naval Staff
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fired the chief of naval staff, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar. More details to follow…
BREAKING: Tinubu Fires Chief of Defence Staff
President Bola Tinubu has sacked General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff. More details to follow…
Senate Vows To Investigate Refineries, Downstream Challenges
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Senate said it has finalized plans to conduct a thorough and a holistic investigative hearing into the challenges bedeviling the Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, in a move aimed at resolving unending disputes between oil sector labour unions and addressing transparency and efficiency gaps in refinery operations. The decision, according to a […]