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NIA DG, Ahmed Abubakar, Resigns
The Director General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Abubakar, is said to have submitted his resignation letter to President Tinubu. According to the Nigerian Television Authority, Abubakar submitted the letter to the President on Saturday. As of the time of filing this report, the reason for his resignation is not yet known. READ ALSO: Justice Kekere-Ekun Vows To Restore Trust...
Adamawa Workers Jubilate As Gov. Fintiri Commences Payment Of N70,000 Minimum Wage
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has commenced payment of the N70,000 minimum wage approved by the Federal Government, causing excitement in the minds of workers in the state. President Bola Tinubu had signed the new Minimum Wage bill into law a few weeks ago. This was after back and forth with the organised labour. However, many governors have said they...
Deputy Speaker Bags Micheal Okpara Prize For Quality Representation, Leadership (PHOTOS)
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has been specially recognized for his quality representation and display of adept leadership skills in the national assembly and Nigeria in general. The recognition followed an award presented to him yesterday by Dr. Michael Okpara Leadership Award which is the 2024 Premier's Prize by the Advisory Board and...
Justice Kekere-Ekun Vows To Restore Trust In Nigerian Judiciary
The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has vowed to increase Nigerians’ trust in the judicial system. She maintained that such a task would not be hers alone but the collective duty of all Nigerians. “We will take the judiciary to new heights. We will improve its reputation and ensure that people have greater confidence in the judiciary. “I believe...
DJ Cuppy Now A Transformed Believer.
Florence Otedola popularly called DJ Cuppy rededicates her life to God, marking a significant spiritual transformation through a baptism ceremony. On Friday, DJ Cuppy took this step as part of her commitment to deepening her faith and embracing a new chapter in her spiritual journey, as she shared in a tweet on the X platform. Using her @cuppymusic handle, DJ Cuppy...
Adopt Leadership Model Of Okpara, Uzodimma Urges Nigerian Leaders
More prosperity and good governance await Nigeria if the leaders adopt the Michael Okpara Leadership model that excelled in selfless service, agriculture, and industrialization. Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma made the submission yesterday while speaking at the Michael Okpara Leadership Prize awards in Abuja. Uzodimma, who spoke on the topic, Service Above Self: Lessons from the Leadership Philosophy of Dr...
Justice Kekere-Ekun Sworn-In As CJN
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been sworn-in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. She will operate in an acting capacity until confirmation by the Senate. Justice Kekere-Ekun took her Oaths around 11:38am and took her rightful sitting position in the Council Chambers on the left-hand side of the President at...
44 Inmates Get Pardon In Akwa Ibom
As part of efforts to decongest correctional facilities in the state, the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, has ordered the release of 44 inmates, including two females, across the correctional facilities in the three senatorial districts of the state. Six of the inmates regained freedom in Ikot Abasi centre, five in Eket custodial centre, 11 were...
Chinese Firm Seizes Another Nigerian Jet In Canada Amidst Ongoing Asset Dispute
The Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, a Chinese firm involved in the controversial seizure of three Nigerian aircraft in France and other assets in some other countries, has seized another Nigeria’s jet in Canada. This is coming on the heels of the seizure of three presidential aircraft by a French court in favour of Zhongshan Fucheng, over a dispute with...
No New Projects For 2025 – Works Minister, Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced that the Ministry will not propose any new projects for the 2025 fiscal year, aiming to minimise or eliminate the occurrence of abandoned projects. This is as he decries N16tn funding gap on an ongoing over 4,000 projects he claimed the current administration inherited. He made this statement during a media briefing in Abuja...
