FG seeks repatriation of ailing pastor from Benin Republic
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the deteriorating health condition of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who is currently facing trial and serving a custodial sentence in the Republic of Benin. Egbaji, a businessman and cleric from Cross River State, has been detained in a hospital facility in Cotonou. He was arrested in May 2023 following […]
Protest:SSANU, NASU mobilize for Thursday
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union ofEducational and Associated Institutions have declared a one-day protest for Thursday over the Federal Government’s failure to meet their demands. Acting under the Joint Action Committee, both unions have directed all their branches to hold joint emergency meetings on Wednesday to mobilise members […]
Tinubu seeks N’Assembly’s nod for $2.3bn fresh loan
President Bola Tinubu has again written to the National Assembly, seeking approval for a fresh external borrowing of $2.3bn. This is in addition to a plan to issue a $500m sovereign Sukuk, which will mark Nigeria’s debut in the international Islamic finance market. The request, contained in a letter read on the floor of the […]
2027: Tinubu supporters warn Jonathan as kinsmen condemn lawsuit
A pro-President Bola Tinubu group in Ondo State, the Progressive Network for Tinubu, on Tuesday declared that President Tinubu has no serious opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group also warned former President Goodluck Jonathan against returning to the race, saying doing so would “end in embarrassment.” This follows social media reports suggesting […]
Countdown to 2027: Tinubu to pick new INEC chair this week
President Bola Tinubu has formally accepted Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s departure as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission following the expiration of his second and final tenure. Following the development, the President is set to name Yakubu’s successor after the Council of State meeting in Abuja on Thursday, after presenting the list of nominees for […]
Nnaji explains resignation, denies wrongdoing
A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has said his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet was as a decision to protect his integrity and prevent distractions to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He had resigned from his post on Tuesday, amid controversies surrounding academic records and allegations of certificate forgery. […]
Science minister Nnaji resigns over alleged certificate forgery
President Bola Tinubu on Monday evening accepted the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, following some allegations of certificate forgery levied against him. “He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria,” Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed […]
