President Bola Tinubu Sacks Minister of Women Affairs, Four Others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Bola Tinubu Sacks Minister of Women Affairs, Four Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 24, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has announced the sacking of five Ministers from his cabinet. According to a statement from the presidency said the termination of their appointment was announced at the federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. The affected ministers are Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, minister of women affairs; Lola Ade-John, the minister of tourism; and Jamila Bio Ibrahim, minister of youth development. Others are Prof. Tahir Mamman, minister of education and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo was let...

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Breaking: President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Scraps Two Ministries

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBreaking: President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Scraps Two Ministries

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 24, 2024

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...

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Wike Vows to Remove Beggars from Abuja Streets Over Security Concerns

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWike Vows to Remove Beggars from Abuja Streets Over Security Concerns

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 23, 2024

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,...

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Senate Probes Colleague Over Drug Allegation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Probes Colleague Over Drug Allegation

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 23, 2024

Following drug allegations against the Senate’s deputy leader, Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (APC Kwara South), the Senate has constituted a six-member ad hoc committee headed by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe to investigate the matter. The constitution of the committee followed a ‘personal explanation’ by Ashiru under Order 42, of the Senate rules, in which the lawmaker said his privileges were breached by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Senate President Godswill Akpabio charged the ad...

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Killings: Reps To Summon FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Others

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKillings: Reps To Summon FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 23, 2024

A spate of killings and kidnappings by One Chance operators and other criminal elements in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have become worrisome. The House of Representatives has summoned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, the FCT Police Commissioner, and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to appear before its Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), National Security and Intelligence and Police Affairs. The action of members of the lower chamber followed the...

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Federal Government Bans Export Of Cooking Gas

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFederal Government Bans Export Of Cooking Gas

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 23, 2024

The Federal Government has banned the export of cooking gas produced in Nigeria due to a hike in the price of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) who announced the ban during a meeting with key stakeholders in the LPG value chain to address the escalating prices and the hardship they impose on Nigerians. Ekpo explained that the measures were aimed at boosting availability, ensuring affordability, and protecting...

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House Committee On Constitution Review Sets To Engage Stakeholders

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHouse Committee On Constitution Review Sets To Engage Stakeholders

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 22, 2024

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review is set to engage key stakeholders, like the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Nigeria Guild of Editors, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, chairmen of the 18 political parties, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the ongoing process to amend the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the committee, stated this on Tuesday during the committee’s meeting in Abuja. According to him, the committee...

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Police Welfare: IGP To Commission Ultra-Modern Offices, Barracks Across States

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPolice Welfare: IGP To Commission Ultra-Modern Offices, Barracks Across States

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 22, 2024

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....

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Family Of Toddler Shot By NDLEA Seeks Urgent Medical Intervention 

NewsNigeriaFamily Of Toddler Shot By NDLEA Seeks Urgent Medical Intervention 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 22, 2024

The family of Eromonsele Omhonria, a two-year-old boy who was shot in the eye by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State, has lamented over the lack of medical attention provided to him since the incident. According to the family, despite the severity of his injury no treatment has been offered to the young boy, leaving them desperate and seeking help. Ivan, the elder brother of the victim, was killed...

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Former Lawmaker Farouk Lawan Regains Freedom from Kuje Custodial Centre

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFormer Lawmaker Farouk Lawan Regains Freedom from Kuje Custodial Centre

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 22, 2024

Farouk Lawan, a former member of the House of Representatives, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja. His release was announced in a statement he signed on Tuesday, 22 October  2024. In the statement, Lawan expressed his gratitude, saying, “Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I step out of Kuje Custodial Centre, with a heart full of gratitude to Allah SWT for seeing...

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