Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi made this known in a statement on Sunday. The police described as untrue, claims by Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, that some of the youths detained for the #EndSARS protest are still in custody. In 2020, some Nigerian youths took to the streets to protest…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the importance of self-reliance in food production. Speaking after attending Eid prayers with the Emir of Daura, Katsina State Dr Faruk Umar Faruk, Buhari lauded the efforts of Nigerians who have turned to farming to mitigate rising food prices and ensure national food security. This was contained in a…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Bureau of Public Procurement, Mr Mamman Ahmadu, to resign. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Saturday. Ngelale said Ahmadu’s resignation is part of a larger reorganisation effort in the public procurement system to…
The Lagos State government has confirmed 17 cholera cases out of 350 suspected cases in 29 wards in the state. According to a statement on Saturday, the state government said it has recorded 15 fatalities from the cholera outbreak. The government has activated its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, according…
The Napoli star man missed Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification games against South Africa and Benin Republic owing to injury concerns. Following the Super Eagles’ lacklustre showing in the matches—one draw and a loss—Finidi, who has now resigned from the role, was alleged to have questioned Osimhen’s commitment to the side, insisting he won’t beg…
This represents an increase of 0.26% points when compared to the April 2024 headline inflation rate, according to the NBS Consumer Price Index report released on Saturday. The data revealed that on a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate was 11.54% points higher compared to the rate recorded in May 2023, which was 22.41%. This…
The House of Representatives has issued a clarification following inaccurate media reports concerning the House’s position on the widely reported “draft ‘bill’ seeking a return to a regional system of government for Nigeria.” The House wishes to reiterate its position, educating the public that there are three main routes to proposing constitutional amendments in the…
The Director General, Management and Staff of the Department of State Services (DSS) wish to felicitate the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha. While the event is significant for the opportunity it offers for prayers and celebrations, it reminds us of the importance of faith, obedience and generosity. Accordingly, all citizens are enjoined to…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has granted the bail application filed by social media influencer Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, popularly known as Ijele. A report by SaharaReporters said that bail was granted in a ruling delivered by the trial judge, Justice Akintayo Aluko on Friday morning. The court mandated Ijele to provide a…
