Binani speaks on alleged procurement of favourable declaration with N2billion
The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC , Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani who was momentarily declared governor-elect in Adamawa State has said that she did not procure favourable declaration with N2billion as alleged by the Department of State Service, DSS. “I never did and I will never do such”, she said,, stressing […]
Buhari retires immigration CG
The Governing Board of the Nigeria Immigration Service, on Wednesday, served a retirement notice on the acting Comptroller-General of the service, Isah Idris, effective on or before April 24, 2023. In a secret memo sighted by The PUNCH, the board cited the expiration of the one-year extension of service granted by the President, Major General Muhammadu […]
Peter Obi can’t be trusted until he explains why he was detained at UK airport – Former Minister
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, who is also Director, New Media sub-committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, has told the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi that he would not be trusted unless he explained what led to his detention by British immigration officers […]
APC under pressure to cede Reps speakership to N’West
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is under pressure to cede the House of Representatives speakership to the North West geopolitical zone. A lobby group, believed to have the backing of Governor Nasir el-Rufai, argued that the zone contributed in no small measure to the victory of APC in the recent presidential poll. House Leader, Ado […]
Bereaved families of 25 officers get N18.5m from police
Nigeria Police Force (NPF), yesterday, shared N18.5 million among 25 families of officers and men of Gombe command that died in the line of duty. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Oqua Etim, said the payment was at the instance of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, and the Police Service Commission (PSC) to […]
FG to Start 40% Salary Increase by April 30
The Federal Government will start paying the anticipated wage increase for government workers by the end of this month (April), barring any unforeseen changes. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, ret., is anticipated to approve the payout in the very near future. If the proposal sails through, it means the increase will be coming about […]
NAFDAC grants provisional approval for first malaria vaccine in Nigeria
In reaction, perhaps, to Ghana’s approval of its second malaria vaccine, last week, Nigeria, yesterday, granted provisional approval for the first malaria vaccine in the country. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced it had granted provisional approval for R21 Malaria Vaccine, which is 75 per cent effective in preventing malaria […]
It is possible to conquer ethnic, religious prejudices in Nigeria – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says it is possible for Nigeria to conquer ethnic and religious prejudices as they are crucial issues in building a unified nation. Osinbajo made this submission on Monday at the maiden Policy Making and Good Governance Lecture Series of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos. The […]
INEC cancels Ini/Ikono Fed. Constituency rerun election over violence
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cancelled Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency supplementary election, held on April 15, in Akwa Ibom State, following reported incidences of violence. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr. Cyril Omorogbe, disclosed this in Uyo, saying that the election was cancelled in all the 17 polling units where the rerun […]
Police arrest 20-year-old lady with drug, recover firearm, live cartridges
Operatives of Lagos State Police Command, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ljora-Badia, have arrested 20-year-old Aminat Ajayi with 103 wrap of Colorado. Colorado is a brand of psychotropic drugs commonly used by many Nigerians, especially youths. Spokesperson for the Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, told The Guardian, yesterday, that the DPO and his team, […]
