JUST IN: Health Minister In Closed-Door Meeting With Striking Nurses, Midwives

The Minister of Health, Prof Ali Pate, on Friday, met with the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) and representatives of the Ministry of Labour. The closed-door meeting was part of ongoing negotiations between the nursing association

by News Editor

August 1, 2025

News Update·Foreign News·News

Bianca Ojukwu Engages Ghana’s Foreign Minister on Anti-Nigerian Protests

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has met with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, to address the recent wave of protests targeting Nigerians living in Ghana. In a statement shared on her official social media

by News Editor

July 31, 2025

Headlines·News·News Update·Politics

Breaking: Dino Melaye Quits PDP, Slams Party’s ‘Lack of Potency’

A former lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s inability to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “prevailing political cankerworms”. Melaye, a former senator for Kogi West, made this known on Thursday via

by News Editor

July 31, 2025

News Update

Tinubu Extends Adeniyi’s Tenure As Customs’ Comptroller-General

The Presidency has announced that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, has been extended by President Bola Tinubu. Adeniyi’s tenure, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year, according

by News Editor

July 31, 2025

Headlines·News·News Update

Appeal Court Affirms Aiyedatiwa’s Election As Ondo Governor

The Federal Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State Capital, has affirmed the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the APC candidate in the November 16, 2024, governorship election in the state. More to follow…

by News Editor

July 31, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News

Statehouse Press Release: President Tinubu Appoints Governing Council And Principal Officers Of Federal University In Ogoniland

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Pro-Chancellor, governing council members, and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni in Rivers State. Prof. Don Mon Baridam, from the South-South, is the pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing

by News Editor

July 31, 2025

Headlines·Education·News·News Update

27 States, FCT Accessed ₦78.6bn In UBE Grants By Mid 2025 — FG

A total of 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory have accessed ₦78.6 billion in Universal Basic Education (UBE) matching grants by mid‑2025, the Federal Government has revealed. In an update on Tuesday through the official X account of the Federal Ministry

by News Editor

July 31, 2025

News·News Update

Port Harcourt Refinery Not for Sale — NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-grade rehabilitation and retention of the plant. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Limited, Bashir Ojulari,

by News Editor

July 30, 2025

News·News Update

Alleged Fraud: Court Refuses Ajudua’s Fresh Bail Application

The Special Offences Division of the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has refused to grant the fresh bail application filed by businessman, Fred Ajudua. Through his counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), Ajudua had asked Justice Mojisola Dada to admit him to bail

by News Editor

July 30, 2025

News Update·News

Tinubu Appoints Olumode Adeyemi As New Fire Service CG

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Olumode Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), effective 14th August 2025. The appointment was announced in a statement by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services

by News Editor

July 30, 2025

Headlines·Economy·News Update

CAC to Delist 100,000 Dormant Companies, Issues 90-Day Ultimatum

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has threatened to delist 100,000 companies from its register over prolonged inactivity and non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). The move forms part of the Commission’s broader effort to sanitise Nigeria’s

by News Editor

July 30, 2025

Headlines·Economy

FG Records Bullish Investors Demand In July’s ₦186bn Bond Auction

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the completion of its Federal Government bond auction, with about ₦186 billion allotted across two reopened bond offerings. According to figures released on the DMO website, the auction fetched ₦39.075 billion in total subscriptions for

by News Editor

July 30, 2025

Headlines·News Update

Dangote Refinery Withdraws ₦100bn Lawsuit Against NNPCL, NMDPRA, Others

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has withdrawn its lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and five other petroleum companies. The case, filed at the Federal High Court Abuja, was formally

by News Editor

July 29, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News Update

Mass Suspension Rocks Ebonyi: AG, Commissioners, Perm Secs, Aides Out

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 81 government officials with immediate effect and without pay for one month. A statement obtained by our correspondent on Monday night noted that among those affected in the wave of suspension are the Attorney

by News Editor

July 29, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News

Rivers LG Elections Set to Hold August 30

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced August 30 as the new date for the 2025 local government elections. The exercise was initially scheduled for August 9. According to the Chairman of RSIEC, Michael Odey, the election will now be

by News Editor

July 29, 2025

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JUST IN: Health Minister In Closed-Door Meeting With Striking Nurses, Midwives

Bianca Ojukwu Engages Ghana’s Foreign Minister on Anti-Nigerian Protests

Breaking: Dino Melaye Quits PDP, Slams Party’s ‘Lack of Potency’

Tinubu Extends Adeniyi’s Tenure As Customs’ Comptroller-General

Appeal Court Affirms Aiyedatiwa’s Election As Ondo Governor

Statehouse Press Release: President Tinubu Appoints Governing Council And Principal Officers Of Federal University In Ogoniland

27 States, FCT Accessed ₦78.6bn In UBE Grants By Mid 2025 — FG

Port Harcourt Refinery Not for Sale — NNPCL

Alleged Fraud: Court Refuses Ajudua’s Fresh Bail Application

Tinubu Appoints Olumode Adeyemi As New Fire Service CG

CAC to Delist 100,000 Dormant Companies, Issues 90-Day Ultimatum

FG Records Bullish Investors Demand In July’s ₦186bn Bond Auction

Dangote Refinery Withdraws ₦100bn Lawsuit Against NNPCL, NMDPRA, Others

Mass Suspension Rocks Ebonyi: AG, Commissioners, Perm Secs, Aides Out

Rivers LG Elections Set to Hold August 30

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