Tinubu Hails Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu On Her Election As UICC President 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned pediatrician with distinguished career in public health and former First Lady of Kebbi State, on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Tinubu in the congratulatory message on Wednesday signed by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, underscores the historic significance of Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on October 8 as the first African and the fifth woman...

CAS Appoints Air Commodore Akinboyewa, DOPRI, Redeploys Air Vice Marshal Gabkwet

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has approved the appointment of Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa as the new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). A press statement on Tuesday signed by Kabiru Ali               Group Captain, Deputy Director Public Relations and Information, NAF, noted that the Air Force boss also approved the redeployment of the erstwhile DOPRI, Air Vice...

Hoodlums Set 2 Rivers LG Secretariats Ablaze Amid Post-Election Political Unrest

Tensions have escalated in Rivers State as hoodlums, taking advantage of the withdrawal of police personnel, set ablaze at least two local government secretariats. This development follows the recent directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, for the removal of police officers stationed at local government areas across the state. The violence began shortly after the swearing-in of newly elected council chairmen by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The secretariats of Eleme and Ikwerre Local...

Keyamo, Brazilian Ambassador Discuss Direct Flights Between Nigeria and Brazil

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has commenced discussions with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement, BASA, between both countries and initiate direct flights. This was revealed in a statement signed by the minister’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, on Monday. According to the statement, this strategic meeting is part of efforts to revive the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Nigeria and Brazil in 2018,...

NNPC, Dangote Refinery Finalise Agreement on Crude Supply and Payment in Local Currency

The Dangote Oil Refinery is set to receive up to 400,000 barrels of Nigerian crude daily over the next two months, marking a significant shift in the country’s oil market. This move is expected to transform Nigeria’s import and export markets as the refinery ramps up its local feedstock processing. According to reports, the refinery, located outside Lagos, will take delivery of about 24 million barrels of Nigerian crude in October and November 2024. The...

NAFDAC Staff Down Tools Nationwide Over Promotion, Salary Arrears, and Welfare Concerns

The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved issues related to staff welfare. The strike, which began on Monday, 7th October 2024, was triggered by several demands, including the review of the 2024 promotion examination results, the appointment of directors for Public Affairs/Special Duties, the NAFDAC...

Big Brother Naija Season 9: Kellyrae Emerges Victorious

After 71 days of thrilling competition, the curtains have finally closed on the Big Brother Naija Season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ edition. In a grand finale that captivated viewers nationwide, Kellyrae emerged as the ultimate winner, securing a cash prize of N60 million and a brand new car worth N40 million. Kellyrae, who entered the house with his wife Kassia, defied the odds of previous seasons where couples often struggled to last long in the...

Over 2,000 Nigerians in Lebanon Hesitant to Leave Amid Israel-Hezbollah War

The Federal Government has raised concerns over the reluctance of many Nigerians residing in Lebanon to return home, despite the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. A statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, revealed that although there are over 2,000 Nigerians in Lebanon, only about 500 have registered for evacuation. “Even though most of them have not indicated a willingness to return home in spite of the persuasion...

Reps Demand GCON Title for Speaker, Decry Discrimination Against House

The House of Representatives has raised objections over the disparity in the national honours conferred on its Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the recent national awards announced by President Bola Tinubu. The House demanded that Abbas should receive the same title of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON, conferred on Akpabio, instead of the Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR, given to him. The lawmakers rejected the notion...

FG Prepares Evacuation of Citizens in Lebanon Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

The Federal Government has commenced plans to evacuate Nigerians residing in Lebanon, following the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The conflict, which has intensified in recent weeks, has raised concerns about the safety of foreign nationals in Lebanon, including Nigerians. Special Assistant to the President on social media, Dada Olusegun, disclosed this development on Tuesday. He urged Nigerians in Lebanon to contact the Nigerian mission for profiling and documentation ahead of the planned...

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