IGP Egbetokun’s Tenure Extended to 2027 – Minister of Justice
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has affirmed that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun will remain in office until 2027,…
Headies Awards To Hold Double Editions in 2025
The Headies Award will be hosting two editions instead of one in 2025. This was revealed by Smooth Promotions, the official organizers of the Headies Awards. Speaking at a press…
Gov Makinde Instructs Oyo Civil Servants to Wear Aso Oke on Thursdays
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has directed civil and public servants in the state to wear native attire with a touch of traditional Aso Oke fabric on Thursdays, alongside the…
FG to Pay Students in Technical, Vocational Schools to Boost Workforce
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce financial incentives for students in technical and vocational schools as part of a reform to strengthen Nigeria’s workforce. The Minister of Education,Tunji…
NLC to Hold Nationwide Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike on Feb 4
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced recently that it would hold a nationwide protest against the proposed 50% telecom tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The decision,…
JAMB Suspends Law Admissions in 8 Universities; KWASU Responds
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the immediate suspension of Law admissions in eight Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that…
Nigerian-British Florence Eshalomi Appointed UK Trade Envoy To Nigeria
Nigerian-British politician, Florence Eshalomi has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Nigeria. Eshalomi who is now the second Nigerian to be appointed as the UK trade envoy…
Trump’s USAID Freeze Sparks Concerns for Nigeria Aid Programs
The United States government has announced the temporarily suspension of development assistance funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for 90 days, a move that could impact various…
Lagos State Governor Inaugurates Two Major Projects in Ojo Town
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given a 12-month deadline for the completion of the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital, emphasizing the need for timely progress ¹. The hospital, which will cover 6.5…
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has confirmed the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, effective January 29, 2025. ECOWAS spokesperson, Joel…