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Politics

President Tinubu Appoints New Accountant-General Of The Federation.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. This is contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noting that Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect from March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the current Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin. Onanuga, said the selection of the 57-year-old was […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Politics

Anyanwu Defies Directive of PDP’S NWC, Resumes Duties as National Secretary

Embattled Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu has defied the directive of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, over the ongoing contention for his position, and continued his duties at the PDP National Secretariat. In a video call with the spokesman of FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka,  Anyanwu, showed Olayinka around, revealing that he was  in his office, working with his people.” Recall that the PDP Governors […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025

Economy

CBN Ends Free ATM Withdrawals for Customers Using Other Banks’ Machines.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has once again issued another directive pertaining to cash withdrawal charges to customers as it published an FAQ document today, stating that Nigerians withdrawing less than 20,000 Naira from another bank’s Automated Teller Machine, ATM will still incure 100 Naira fee per transaction. The Apex bank, in its Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ, document published on its website, clarified that from March 1, 2025, under […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025

Politics

Shettima Assures of President Tinubu’s Committement to Workers’ Welfare and Wage Reforms

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s dedication to the welfare of members of organised labour, inclusive economic policies, and wage reforms. Shettima , during a meeting with a delegation led by the visiting Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, lauded what he described as Nigeria’s vibrant labour movement and its role in national development, saying […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025

Entertainment

Tuface Promotes His Forthcoming UK Concert Amid Divorce Saga.

Legendary Afrobeats singer, Tuface Idibia has returned to social media to promote his forthcoming concert at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, amid a recent announcement of his divorce from his wife, Annie Idibia. Tuface, took to his Instagram page where he disclosed that he has been confirmed for the Afrobeats Legends Concert, which will be held at the prestigious OVO Arena on July 26, 2025. He also posted a […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Sports

Israel Adesanya Suffers Third Consecutive Defeat

Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya was yesterday knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov, marking his third consecutive defeat. Adesanya was sent tumbling to the canvas by a huge right hand from Imavov, and Imavov finished him off with some heavy ground and pound midway through the second round. Adesanya had overcome his demons by knocking out Alex Pereira in April 2023 at the fourth time of asking, which saw him […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Foreign

Donald Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Imports from China, Mexico, and Canada

United States President, Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on all goods imported from America's three largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada. Trump said the US would impose tariffs beginning on Tuesday of 25% on Canada and Mexico, and 10% on China. Recall that he had threatened to impose the import taxes if the three countries did not address his concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking. However, […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Education

Delta State Government Suspends Five Primary School Head teachers For Extorting Pupils

The Delta State Government has suspended five primary school headteachers for extorting pupils through illegal levies. A statement issued by the State Ministry of Information, Asaba, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Theresa Adiabua-Oliko, noted that the decisive action was taken to combat corruption in the education sector. According to the statement, the suspensions followed “an investigation and an on-the-spot visit conducted recently by the Commissioner for Primary Education, Kingsley […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Politics

Okezie Ikpeazu Reaffirms Support for PDP, Urges Loyalty Ahead of 2027

Former Governor of the State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has pledged an unflinching support to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, urging members of the party to remain loyal and committed to ensuring a return to power come 2027. Ikpeazu, who maintained his loyalty to the PDP despite the recent defection of some party members, made it clear that he would not dump the party but would work tirelessly to ensure […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

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