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President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Director-Generals for Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS), signaling a change in leadership for these vital security agencies. This was revealed in a statement on Monday afternoon by the President’s Special Advisor for Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed has been appointed as the new Director-General …

At least two police officers were confirmed dead while three others sustained injuries after an attack by members of the banned Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as Shiites, on a number of Nigeria Police personnel at Wuse Junction near a traffic light on Sunday. A statement by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike to “disclose details of Chinese loans, liabilities and other external borrowings obtained and guaranteed by the Federal Government and the terms and conditions of such loans including collateral requirements.” SERAP urged them to “provide details of …

ClaimingThe Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru sat for the Senior School Certificate Examination as a member of the House of Representatives in 2011. The indictment: Misleading. Full Text: A viral ‘biography’ of Ebonyi state governor Francis Nwifuru claims that the former senator and incumbent governor wrote his SSCE during his tenure as a senator in the …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. The reason I resigned as head of Nigeria’s intelligence agency – Ahmed Abubakar Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has explained why he resigned from the post he had held for more than six years.Read more 2. LG Autonomy: ICPC speaks tough, but …

The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has resigned from his post. He submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday in Abuja. However, no reason was given for Abubakar’s resignation as head of the country’s intelligence agency. READ ALSO: Buhari appoints AVM Usman as Defense Intelligence Chief Former President Muhammadu Buhari appointed …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market recorded a mixed trading week on the NGX floor with a loss of N2.45 billion as market capitalization fell to N55.12 trillion from N55.13 trillion the previous week. This follows a loss of N846 billion in the previous week. The exchange recorded losses on two of the five trading days of the week. Market …

The Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN), on Friday, issued a stern warning to state officials who refuse to comply with the Supreme Court ruling on regional government autonomy. The Supreme Court on July 11 affirmed the financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria and rejected attempts by state governments to dissolve democratically elected local …

The equity market rallied on Friday as investors gained N146 billion at the close of trading for the day. This follows the rise in share prices of stocks such as Oando, Total, and Cornerstone among others on the trading floor. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization rose to N55.1 trillion from N54.9 trillion recorded by …

In a momentous event marking a milestone in Nigeria’s judicial history, President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, officially inaugurating him as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony which took place at the Council Chamber of the State Palace in Abuja was a testament to the country’s enduring commitment to …