IGP Redeploys Anambra CP, Others

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the posting of Christopher Owolabi as new Commissioner of Police (CP) of Anambra Police Command. The deployment of the new CP, Baba said, is part of the ongoing efforts at re-ordering, overhauling and

We May Be Forced To Report Mbaka To Vatican-APC

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Yekini Nabena has threatened the party may be forced to report Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka, to the Pope and Vatican for allegedly committing acts capable of

Big Brother Naija Opens Auditions For Season 6

Organisers of popular reality television show, Big Brother Naija, have announced commencement of open auditions ahead of the sixth season. The new audition set for May 3 to May 16 is exclusive to Nigerians above 21 and will be virtual in line with

NAFDAC Approves Pfizer- BioNTech COVID Vaccine For Emergency

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has approved emergency use of Pfizer-BionTech COVID-19 vaccines for use in Nigeria. Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, announced this at the agency’s headquarters in Lagos on Friday. She stated the vaccine,

Federal Government Has Declared May 3, Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, 2021, public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore. The Minister congratulated

Buhari Nominates Alabi As Federal Commissioner

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to approve the nomination of Mr. Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi as Executive Commissioner, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Senate President Ahmad Lawan read Buhari’s letter of request on the floor during plenary. The letter reads:

Buhari Seeks U.S. Help To Tackle Insecurity

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sought the assistance of the international community to curb insecurity in West African nations, especially Nigeria. “As a leader, people must see the willingness in you to fight the insurgent by action and not by mouth. The federal

I Escaped Bandits Attack Twice – Senator Ordia

Chairman Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts Clifford Ordia has explained how he escaped suspected bandits’ attack on his convoy along the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja road on Monday. Ordia, who represents Edo Central, said he was attacked twice by the criminals on the same

JUST IN: FEC Approves National Poverty Reduction Strategy

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) put together by the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC). Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on

Ebonyi In Disarray Over Suspected Herdsmen Attack On School

There was panic within Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State on Wednesday as private schools hurriedly closed over alleged herdsmen attack. The Nation gathered around 11am, the schools stated sending pupils home, following alleged herdsmen attack on a private school located close to Presco