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The Nigeria Social Security Trust Fund (NSITF) has raised the alarm over the circulation of fake job advertisements and appointment letters used by scammers to deceive the public. The Executive Director of the Administration, Samaila Abdu, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja said the NSITF is not currently recruiting for any positions. Abdu said job advertisements circulating on …

Following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force plane in Ondo, which killed many people, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has questioned how funds spent on maintenance of the force’s fleet are being used. The party called for an audit of the funds, although they compared funds spent on maintenance of the Nigerian Air Force fleet and funds spent on …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is taking steps to improve the remuneration and welfare of its workforce ahead of the 2027 elections, said Chairman of the Independent Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan. Amupitan disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while outlining the commission’s preparations for the 2027 elections at the World Press Conference. The INEC chairman said the commission considered …

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence on the controversy that led to his dramatic departure from the Portuguese national team, accusing manager Jorge Jesus of failing to keep his word and revealing that a disagreement over his playing time ultimately triggered his decision to leave the team. Ronaldo, 41, gave a detailed account of events surrounding Portugal’s latest international retirement, …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) supports President Bola Tinubu’s directive to conduct an investigation into the Nigerian Air Force plane crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The Christian body urged the authorities handling the investigation to ensure that the exercise is carried out in a thorough, professional and transparent manner, with all safety recommendations arising from the investigation being fully …

Toyyibat Qasim The federal government-appointed commission investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps has sought and been granted a two-week extension to complete its investigations. The 10-member independent committee, which was originally due to submit its report on Wednesday, October 7, said it needed more time to review …

The political survival of candidates flying the flag of the Accord Party in Osun State, including Senators Lere Oyewunmi, Abdulganiyu Olaoluwa and Ibukun Fadipe, popularly known as Ibk, is in deep uncertainty following a landmark ruling by the High Court in Abuja on the leadership of the party and the dynamics of presidential candidacy. Although the court’s decision provided a …

The Kogi State Government on Tuesday granted members of the South-South community residing in the state sewing machines, grinding machines, textile products and cash support of $1.5 million to cushion the economic impact of the removal of fuel subsidies on their businesses. The Governor’s Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd), who announced the gesture during a meeting with the Lokoja …

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has issued a seven-day final summons to officials in the six Regional Councils of the Federal Capital Territory over outstanding audit questions involving billions of naira. The committee took this decision after the six chairmen of the council did not comply with the invitation to appear before it on September …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the personnel and passengers of downed NAF flight 931, which crashed on Monday in Igbokoda, Ondo State. This was stated in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Tuesday in Abuja. Ripples Nigeria recalls the crew and passengers who lost their …