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The session of the Senate Ethics Committee in Abuja took an unexpected turn on Tuesday as the Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, representing Ebonyi North, was involved in fierce exchanges with the former Minister of Education, Dr. OBY EZEKWESILI. The session, which was intended to investigate the accusations of sexual harassment involving the deferred senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central and the …

Federation Government Secretary (SGF), Senator George Akume, has highlighted the inconsistency and lack of coordination as the main obstacle for effective policy management in Nigeria. Speaking to the validation session for the draft of the National Policy Development and Management Framework in Abuja on Tuesday, Akume warned that fragmentation in all government agencies stopped national progress. “Over the years, one …

The Minister of Development of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, underlined that a harmonious relationship between state governments and mining operators is crucial not only to attract investments but also to advance the nation’s mining sector. During a mediation parley with the Governor of the State of Osun, Ademola Adeleke and representatives of Segilola Resources operating Limited (SROL) spoke in …

Nigerian currency, Naira slumped slightly against the US dollar in an official window on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. According to Nigerian central bank data (CBN), this shows that Naira declined to N1.532.39/$ 1 from N1, 531.19/$ 1 on Monday, March 24, 2025. This shows that Naira depreciated by N1.20 to the dollar every day. Also read: Naira makes a little …

Nigerian Penitentiary (NCOS) services have confirmed the death of one of the officers identified as Shuibu King-David in the Kogi State Jailbreak. NCOS service public relations officer, Abubakar Umar, said in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. At least 12 inmates fled from the middle security guard center in Koton-Karfe, Kogi state, on Monday. Umar stated that the king-david bravely …

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Command Area, Tuesday, delivered 7 million CFAs (N17 million) intercepted by its agents to the Commission for economic and financial crimes (EFCC). The controller of the area, Mohammed Shuaibu, delivered the 7 million CFA to Oguzi Moses, an Fcc commander assistant, head of investigation, Lagos Zone 2, in Idiroko, Ogun. “The agents of …

The Governor of the State of Abia, Alex Otti from Abia, has raised an embargo on the promotion of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic (Previously Abia Polytechnic) ABA. The government of the former Governor of Okezie IKPeazu placed an embargo on the promotion of staff at the Polytechnic in 2015. Head of the Press Secretary for the Governor, Ukoha Njoku, revealed …

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday handed over more than 7 million CFA (N17 million) was intercepted by its operators to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Customs and Excise Area Supervisors, Ogun 1 Area Command, Mr. Mohammed Shuaibu, handed over money to the Assistant Commander EFCC, Head of Investigation, Lagos Zone 2, Mr. Oguzi Moses, in Idiroko, the …

The President of the United States Donald Trump. Image: X There are few more sensitive US presidential actions, full of danger, than when and where to use American military force. If this information were obtained in advance by American opponents, they could put life at risk – and the national foreign policy objectives. Fortunately for the Trump administration, a group …

The Nigerian Civil Defense Corps and Defense Corps (NSCDC) has discovered illegal crude oil reservoirs in Ondo. NSCDC spokesman in the state, Daniel Aidamenbor, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday at Akure. He said the reservoir was open during the operation together with the Nigerian Army and Tantita security services in the state. He added that the reservoir was …