NATIONAL NEWS

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says automation of the passport application process will begin from January 8, 2024, and Nigerians will be able to apply and complete their passport application process online without human contact. “We are good to go live,” Tunji-Ojo said Monday in Abuja during an inspection of facilities of the Nigeria […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate suspension and investigation of Ms Halima Shehu, the National Coordinator and CEO of the National Social Investment Program Agency over alleged financial malfeasance. With the suspension and investigation into the allegations, Dr Akindele Egbuwalo, the National N-POWER Program Manager, has been appointed in an acting capacity as NC/CEO […]

The Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared a one-week of mourning over the recent attacks in the North-Central State.  About 200 persons were killed and scores wounded in separate attacks in the state in the last two weeks. While declaring the one-week mourning period, Governor Mutfwang told residents of the state that flags will […]

The Federal Government has suspended the accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo.  This move followed a report detailing how a degree was acquired from a university in Benin Republic in under two months. “This report lends credence to suspicions that some Nigerians deploy nefarious means and unconscionable methods to get […]

Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has granted a State Pardon to 12 inmates serving various jail terms at the Federal Maximum Correctional Centre Makurdi. Alia granted the pardon on Monday when he visited the Nigerian Correctional Centre Makurdi,  the Benue capital. He charged the pardoned inmates to be of good behaviour as they reintegrated into […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has commenced the supply of crude oil for the test-running of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited, the NNPCL officials said on Sunday. Oil marketers confirmed the development and stated that the plant would supply refined Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, Automotive Gas Oil, otherwise known as diesel, […]

Security operatives in Kogi State have rescued 21 kidnap victims, 48 hours after their abduction on Thursday along the Ajaokuta – Itobe road in the state. The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who lauded the efforts of the security operatives, reiterated zero tolerance for criminal activities in the state.  A statement by the governor’s […]

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has said he will rid communities that have been stifled of insurgents and bandits. General Musa made this declaration on Monday , where he called for support from the public to meet this goal. “We are working with the state government to identify these areas, this year […]

Amid palpable hardship occasioned by some policy changes by the Federal Government in 2023, the need to be hopeful was constant in the 2024 New Year messages to Nigerians by most political leaders. The message of hope coming from the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and state governors […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rallied Nigerians to stay united and support his administration as it works to build a better nation and a Nigerian society that cares for all citizens. In a New Year message broadcast to Nigerians at 7 am on Monday, the President urged Nigerians not to falter despite the tough times […]