President Bola Tinubu has approved a reshuffle of his ministerial cabinet and merged two ministries into one. This decision was disclosed during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesperson. The President’s Spokesperson confirmed that the president has scrapped the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. Additionally, Tinubu approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to rid the streets of Abuja of beggars, starting next week. Wike described the growing presence of street beggars in the nation’s capital as both “embarrassing” and a security threat. “In terms of security, let me state clearly now, we have declared war,” Wike said during an address. “Abuja is turning into a beggar city. If you know you have a sister,...

To boost the welfare of police personnel, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun is set to commission several ultra-modern police barracks, buildings, and command headquarters across various states including Adamawa, Sokoto, Jigawa, Nassarawa, and Katsina. Other structures like Police Stations, Area Command Headquarters and office accommodations are also billed for commissioning in some states, in continuation of the commissioning process to create a supportive working environment for officers while improving their overall well-being....

The African Development Bank, AfDB, has approved US$100 million for the establishment of the Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank in Nigeria. The AfDB President, Akinwunmi Adesina, made this known on Friday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the 90th birthday lecture of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.). “I am delighted to announce here today that just three days ago, the African Development Bank’s board of directors approved $100m for the establishment...