President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed has had an illustrious career in the foreign service since joining the NIA in 1995. He had served in various roles, culminating in his promotion to the rank of Director and his subsequent appointment as ... Read More »
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Beware of Illegal Congresses and Sale of Local Government Election,Says Hon. Seyi Sowunmi
..Expression of Interest Forms in Labour Party, Lagos State By way of introduction, my foray into politics is borne out of my passionate desire to liberate our people from the stronghold of professional politicians. I call them professional politicians because from generations to generations, they have been in politics for their sole selfish and familial interests with no benefit to ... Read More »
Breaking : Security Agencies kept their promises, The Abductor killed and two captured in rescue operation of 20 medical students abduct, Says police spokesman
….UNIJOS VC says it’s the Lord’s doing. ….Recounts how varsity raised altar, prayed for students’ release. It was a bloody day in Ajide forest, Benue State on Friday as security agents swooped on the gunmen who had been holding 20 medical students of the Universities of Jos and Maiduguri captive. The abductors had demanded a N50million ransom to free the ... Read More »
MINISTER FOR MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY, OYETOLA, SIGNS AGREEMENT ON MINIMUM CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR LABOR IN THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY
On Friday, August 23, 2024, the Nigeria Shipper’s Council, led by the Executive Secretary/CEO, Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, and other stakeholders, signed an Agreement on Minimum Conditions of Service of Labor for the Shipping Industry in Nigeria. This agreement reflects the trajectory of the current administration and demonstrates our collective commitment to upholding the rights and welfare of workers in ... Read More »
Fidelity Bank Affirms Commitment to Data Protection and Strong Corporate Governance
Our attention has been drawn to a news story titled, “NDPC Fines Fidelity Bank for Data Breach”. While the matter is a subject of an ongoing engagement with the regulator, we wish to assure the public that we have conducted ourselves to the highest ethical standards by ensuring full compliance with extant laws on data protection. Below is a breakdown ... Read More »
BREAKING: Kekere-Ekun sworn-in as CJN
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been sworn-in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. She will operate in acting capacity until confirmation by the Senate. Justice Kekere-Ekun took her Oaths around 11:38am and took her rightful sitting position in the Council Chambers on the left hand side of the President ... Read More »
Tinubu returns after brief work stay in France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a brief work stay in France. President Tinubu arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja around 2:25am on Friday. He is expected to swear the new Chief Justice Nigeria (CJN) later today at the Council Chambers of the State House, following the statutory retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola from the office. ... Read More »
Just IN : Tinubu jets out to France with new presidential aircraft for a brief work stay, Says Onanuga
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja on Monday evening for Paris, the capital of France, flying in the new Airbus A330, purchased by the federal government. The Presidency had on Sunday evening announced President Tinubu’s plan to visit France for a brief work stay in France. Meanwhile, a statement issued on Monday by Special Adviser to the President on Information ... Read More »
Breaking : Dangote PMS Refinery, under the Naira-for-Crude Agreement, Set For Delivery by September to bolster the local economy
The Federal Ministry of Finance has announced the first delivery of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from Dangote Refinery under the Naira-for-Crude agreement is expected in September 2024. This development marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s efforts to redefine its crude oil sales and bolster the local economy through domestic currency transactions. The statement from the Ministry of Finance, followed a ... Read More »
Seizure of Presidential jets : FG not under contractual obligation, Says Onanuga
The Presidency yesterday moved against Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company, over the seizure of three presidential jets on the order of the Judicial Court of Paris, France. It also dismissed court orders against Ogun State Government, which led to the seizure of the three presidential jets, as an attempt to strip Nigeria of her assets. Consequently, both the ... Read More »