FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The federal government has declared Wednesday 27th September, 2023 as Public Holiday in commemoration of Eid-ul-Maulid celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration in Abuja congratulated all Muslim faithfuls both home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion. His admonition to Nigerians, …

A youth leader of the All Progressives Congress, Hyde Kalu has asked the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar to drop his case pursuing the validity of President Bola Tinubu’s educational qualifications in the United States. The APC youth leader in Abia State said that the call becomes necessary, “because the …

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over hazardous weather in dry season. This warning was contained in a press release by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on weather alerting the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the …

In the realm of dynamic politics and progressive governance, few individuals can exhibit the remarkable drive and dedication of Rt. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu, the esteemed Deputy Governor of Edo state. Through his visionary style of leadership, Shaibu has become the beacon of hope, paving the way for unprecedented growth and development in the state. Born with an unwavering commitment …

The Director-General of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Yushau Dogara Ahmed, has announced that Zamfara state will not hold the 2023 Batch ‘C’ orientation exercise. In an interview with TVC on Wednesday, he said, “Yes the orientation exercise will be carried out in all the orientation camps except in one State which is Zamfara State, we have looked at the …

The Nigerian Army on Friday buried 22 of its personnel killed by terrorists in an ambush in Niger state.They were buried at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. Those present at the burial parade were Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Service Chiefs and family members of the deceased. The Defence …

The Director of Education and Youth for the West African (ECOWAS) Youth Council, Amb. Peter Folajimi Buraimoh, has written an open letter to President Ahmed Tinubu on how the council and his administration can improve the standard of education in Nigeria. Amb. Buraimoh, in a letter he personally signed and made available to journalists, said, “I am profoundly inspired by …

The deployment of Senator John Enoh to the Ministry of Sports Development by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has been hailed by Engr. Ibrahim Shehu Gusau, insisting that the sector is poised for a “Renewed Transformation,” following the appointment of the Cross River-born politician to oversee the sports sector. Engr. Gusau in a thank you message to Tinubu on Friday, …

Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the federal government’s fuel subsidy removal policy has further improvised Nigerians and inflicted hardship and suffering on the people. Obaseki, who stated this in Benin City, said he was also shocked about government’s inability to plan and effectively respond to the fuel subsidy removal. The governor said he had raised the alarm …

The Directors of Paz Oil Nigeria Limited, Ibrahim Shehu Tenimu and Jemima Monosoko Shehu have slammed a N10 billion fundamental human rights enforcement suit against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Kwara state police Commissioner and four others over alleged violation of their fundamental rights without following due process of the law. Cited as respondents in …