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June 12: Democracy in Nigeria still has a long way to go, there is hunger – Shehu Sani Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday said Nigeria’s democracy still has a long way to go. Sani said there is so much hunger and hardship in the country during the celebration of Democracy Day. He was reacting to Tinubu’s Democracy …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Ayodeji Gbeleyi as Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). This was stated by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in his statement, Saturday. He said the President hopes that the new Director General of BPE can bring extensive experience and competence to carry out …

Everything we know about Guinness’ plans to leave Nigeria after several years of operation Diageo, the parent company of Guinness, has announced its exit from the Nigerian market after operating in the country for many years. This was picked up after the company agreed to sell its 58.02% majority stake in Guinness Nigeria to Singapore conglomerate, Tolaram Group. The move …

Victor Osimhen has criticized former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George for questioning his commitment to the national team. Osimhen withdrew from Nigeria’s squad for the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin due to injury. Finidi believes that the former Lille striker could play in both matches even though he is injured. The Super Eagles …

‘Jay-Jay Okocha was begging me’ – Award-winning coach reveals why he turned down Super Eagles job This is because former Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Mosimane has revealed that he was contacted by former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha and an NFF official. As it stands, Mosimane is not in the Super Eagles conversation despite his impressive track record. Portuguese …

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the resignation of Mr Mamman Ahmadu as Director General of the Bureau of Government Procurement (BPP). This was disclosed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said the directive was part of a larger reorganization effort in the public procurement system. READ ALSO: …

Police agents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have killed one suspected kidnapper and arrested three others in a raid on their camp in a border community of Abuja. Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said the raid was part of the command’s ongoing efforts against criminality in …

Sports Minister calls for swift action to resolve World Cup qualification challenges The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has called for the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to urgently establish the necessary framework to ensure Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as address issues that have hampered performances high and growth of Nigerian …

The Federal Government has withheld compensation payments to property owners on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project due to changes in plans. Public Works Minister Dave Umahi disclosed this while inspecting the ongoing work on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and other road projects in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Dangote Tax Credit Belt and Eleko on Saturday in Lagos. The minister …

BREAKING: Recent hiring marred by corruption, list flooded with non-candidates – Police The Nigeria Police Force has raised the alarm over irregularities and alleged corruption in the recently released names of successful candidates in the ongoing 2022/23 police officer recruitment exercise. According to the report, after careful examination of the list published by the Police Service Commission (PSC), it was …