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State House Press Release: President Tinubu Appoints International Development Specialist Aisha Garba To Head UBEC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an international development specialist, as the Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education (UBEC). Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, brings more than twenty-four years of experience driving impactful programmes in education

December 17, 2024

BREAKING! Senate Moves To Ban Foreign Currencies In Nigeria

A new bill to ban the use of foreign currencies, including the US Dollar and British Pound Sterling, for domestic transactions in Nigeria has passed its first reading in the Senate. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the

December 17, 2024

President Tinubu’s N47.9tn Budget Presentation Scheduled for Wednesday

President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. This follows the final approval for its presentation given by the Federal Executive Council on Monday. Speaking to State House correspondent shortly

December 17, 2024

ECOWAS Steps Up Efforts to Establish Regional Single Currency

The Economies of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts on practical arrangements for the launch of the single currency, ECO for the region following consensus reached in the implementation of the directives issued at its 65th Ordinary Session. This was revealed

December 17, 2024

Tinubu Calls on Media to Champion Tax Reform Efforts

President Bola Tinubu has urged the media to support his administration’s proposed tax reforms, calling them a vital step toward creating lasting national wealth and prosperity for all Nigerians. The President recently spoke at the 2024 Nigerian Media Merit Awards held at

December 17, 2024

Police Appoints 11 New Assistant Inspector Generals, 16 Commissioners.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 27 senior police officers. Among them, 11 are Commissioners of Police who will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), while 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police will

December 17, 2024

Tinubu Hails Lookman, Nnadozie On CAF Awards

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year award. In a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President also hailed Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for clinching the

December 17, 2024

Hat-Trick Hero Harmony Chidi Fires Flamingos into WAFU B U-17 Semifinals

Harmony Chidi’s brilliant hat-trick propelled Nigeria’s Flamingos to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Ivory Coast, securing their place in the semifinals of the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup in Accra. Chidi, already a standout with 13 goals in Nigeria’s FIFA U-17 Women’s

December 17, 2024

Cunningham’s Triple-Double Heroics Propel Pistons to Epic OT Win Over Heat

Cade Cunningham powered the Detroit Pistons to a nail-biting 125-124 overtime victory over the Miami Heat, delivering a stellar triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and a career-high 18 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr.’s clutch three-pointers in overtime sealed the deal, snapping Miami’s

December 17, 2024

Enes Unal’s Last-Minute Free-Kick Stunner Rescues Bournemouth Against West Ham

Enes Unal stole the spotlight with a sensational late free-kick, securing Bournemouth a dramatic 1-1 draw against West Ham and extending the Hammers’ poor away form to just one win in seven Premier League outings. Bournemouth, fueled by a strong home record,

December 17, 2024

Inter Milan Humiliates Lazio with Historic 6-0 Thrashing in Rome

Inter Milan delivered a record-breaking 6-0 demolition of Lazio on Monday night, marking the Rome club’s worst-ever home defeat in Serie A history. Despite an unbeaten 12-game streak at home and sitting atop their Europa League group, Lazio was powerless against Simone

December 17, 2024

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS EIGHT NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed eight permanent secretaries in the federal civil service to fill existing and impending vacancies in some states and geopolitical zones. It was the second set of eight permanent secretaries appointed by the

December 17, 2024

Nigeria’s Inflation Rises to 34.60% in November Amid Soaring Food Prices

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.60 percent in November 2024, up from 33.88 percent in October, further exacerbating economic hardships for citizens. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in its latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation report, revealed a 0.72 percent month-on-month

December 17, 2024

Supreme Court Penalizes Former Presidential Candidate ₦5 Million for Baseless Suit Against Tinubu

The Supreme Court in Abuja has ordered Ambrose Albert Owuru, a former presidential candidate, to pay ₦5 million for filing what it termed a frivolous and unwarranted lawsuit challenging the presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The judgment, delivered on Monday by Justice

December 17, 2024

University of Abuja to Be Renamed Yakubu Gowon University, FEC Announces

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, in honor of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. This decision was disclosed by the

December 17, 2024

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