The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has reiterated its commitment to border security and curb the importation of illegal items ahead of 2027 General Elections. Chado Zakari, the Command’s Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Idiroko. He quoted the Idiroko Acting Area Comptroller,Deputy Comptroller Olukayode Afeni,ContinueContinue reading “2027 Elections: NCS reiterates commitment to combat illegal importation”
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Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate dies before assumption of office
Nigeria’s ambassador designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, has died after a prolonged illness. Aged 50, Lele passed away in Ankara, Turkey, where he was receiving treatment. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that Lele died in the early hours of April 19. This happened weeks after his confirmation as Nigeria’s envoy to the People’sContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate dies before assumption of office”
Ikale group kick against imposition of candidate in Ondo South
A group known as Concerned Ikale Indigenes (CII) has raised alarm over an alleged attempt to impose a political aspirant on the Ondo South Senatorial District ahead of upcoming party primaries and general elections. In a press statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Mayowa Olaniyi and issued on Tuesday, the group accused a non-indigene, saidContinueContinue reading “Ikale group kick against imposition of candidate in Ondo South”
FG files 13-count charge against alleged coup plotters
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against a group of individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, in a case that has heightened concerns over national security and civil-military relations. Among those standing trial are a Rtd. Major General, a Rtd. Naval Captain, aContinueContinue reading “FG files 13-count charge against alleged coup plotters”
Why Tinubu sacked Edun as Minister of Finance
Fresh details have emerged on why President Bola Tinubu removed Wale Edun as minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, as well as Ahmed Musa Dangiwa from the ministry of housing and urban development. According to Leadership Newspaper, Edun’s removal is linked mainly to his health condition. Sources familiar with the situation saidContinueContinue reading “Why Tinubu sacked Edun as Minister of Finance”
Breaking: Tinubu removes Edun as Minister of Finance, directs Oyedele to take over
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council. According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements haveContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Tinubu removes Edun as Minister of Finance, directs Oyedele to take over”
Ondo APC consensus political brouhaha: Olabode calls for calm
A voice of appeal for calm has gone out to all the rank and file of Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) over the high wired politics of consensus trending in the party ahead of the it’s primaries coming up in May. Raising this call for calm is Mr. Omoyele Olabode, an APC stalwart fromContinueContinue reading “Ondo APC consensus political brouhaha: Olabode calls for calm”
Tinubu ‘ll resolve all generational grievances – Jimoh lbrahim tells United Nations
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu is determined to address the root causes of insecurity by resolving long-standing grievances across the country. Ibrahim stated this in New York during the presentation of his letter of credence to the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. He said theContinueContinue reading “Tinubu ‘ll resolve all generational grievances – Jimoh lbrahim tells United Nations”
Jimoh’s Tonic: The future belongs to those who refuse shortcuts but embrace the hard road of reform
In every generation, courage must rise above convenience, and vision must triumph over the temptation of shortcuts. Nigeria’s current resolve to rebuild through reforms rather than rely on external bailouts is more than an economic decision—it is a clarion call to its youth: greatness is never handed down, it is forged through resilience, sacrifice, andContinueContinue reading “Jimoh’s Tonic: The future belongs to those who refuse shortcuts but embrace the hard road of reform”
Just In: El-Rufai moves to sue Tinubu-aligned newspaper over controversial report
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has reportedly directed his lawyers to commence defamation proceedings against The Nation newspaper over a publication titled, “El-Rufai’s trial: Gunmen invade principal witness home.” The move signals a fresh escalation in the growing tension between El-Rufai and interests believed to be aligned with the Tinubu political camp. ByContinueContinue reading “Just In: El-Rufai moves to sue Tinubu-aligned newspaper over controversial report”