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President of the Senate, Senator Godwill Akpabio, has announced the second batch of President Bola Tinubu of ministerial nominees. Former governors Gboyega Oyetola (Osun); Simon Lalong (Plateau); Abubakar Bagudu (Kebbi) and Bello Metawale (Zamfara) were announced by the Senate President. Akpabio, who presided on the ongoing ministerial screening, read the names of the new batch of ministerial nominees at the plenary on Wednesday. The former Speaker, House of Representatives and the Chief of staff to Tinubu, Femi Gbajiabiamila, had earlier on Wednesday, submitted the remaining list of ministerial nominees to the Senate. The list is a completion of the remaining…

The Northwest Progressives Youth, a dynamic and forward-thinking group committed to advancing progressive values in the north is thrilled to announce our official endorsement of Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru as the next Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon.abdulhamid Umar Mohd APC Zonal Youth leader, Northwest disclosed to Newsmen on Monday in Abuja According to Mohammed Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges faced by our Party youth and the vision to build a brighter future for all Nigerians. His potential grassroot party man and unwavering commitment to social justice, economic empowerment, and…

The acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, against violent protest. The union had recently directed all its affiliates and state councils to mobilise workers across the country for a mass protest on August 2, over the removal of the fuel subsidy. But in a statement issued on Tuesday by the force public relations officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP expressed concern over the recent developments in the country. He said any attempts to hijack the protest would be met with stiff gloves. While recognising the…

Chaos erupted in the Oba Akran Ikeja area of Lagos State when an unidentified helicopter crashed into a building, instantly igniting into a blazing inferno according to a Vanguard report. The harrowing incident occurred around 3:30 pm, leaving witnesses stunned and alarmed. As of now, there is uncertainty surrounding the fate of the helicopter’s pilots, and it remains unclear if there are any other casualties. First emergency responders are currently on the scene, diligently conducting rescue operations in a race against time. Additional support is eagerly anticipated from the dedicated men of the Lagos Fire and Rescue Service, who are…

The presidential election petition court has reserved judgment in the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku is challenging the outcome of the February 25 election and praying the court to nullify President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Among several issues raised in the joint petition, Atiku and the PDP are alleging that Tinubu was not qualified to contest the poll. They claim that the president was indicted for drug trafficking in the United States, that his academic certificates submitted to INEC were forged, and that Tinubu is a citizen of Guinea. The petitioners also accused…

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Friday, formally ordered an end to the sit-at-home being observed on Mondays in the South East. Sit-at-home began in the South East in 2021 following the detention of Kanu at the custody of the DSS after he was arrested and forcefully brought to Nigeria in an operation carried out by a combined team of Kenyan and Nigerian security apparatuses. Although IPOB had cancelled the order, a faction led by Simon Ekpa has persistently declared sit-at-home on Mondays as well as other days they choose, with a high level…

Abia State deputy governor, Ikechukwu Emetu has said the administration intends to establish a cement factory with capacity for over 36,000 job opportunities in Ohafia. Emetu stated this, yesterday, when a delegation of Ohafia School of Thought paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Government House, Umuahia, the state capital. He said when completed, the factory which would harness the huge limestone deposit in the clan, would also attract the establishment of banks, industries, and other service providers. According to Leadership, Emetu reaffirmed the determination of the Alex Otti-led administration in the state to deliver on its campaign…

Following the appointment of the Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on June 19, 2023 and the subsequent retirement of some management members of the Service, President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has approved the appointment of six new Management Members for the Service. A terse statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer of NCS, CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, on behalf of the Comptroller General of Customs, on Friday, gave the names of the new Management Members as DCG FO Okun, DCG MBA Musa, DCG A Hamisu, ACG K Olumoh, ACG AB Mohammed, and ACG A…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced the list of the Standing Committees. Abubakar Bichi was given the Committee on Appropriations, with Idu Igariwey as the deputy chairman, while James Faleke retained the Committee on Finance. Muktar Betara has been moved to the Committee on Federal Capital Territory, while Akin Alabi is the new Chairman of the Committee on Works. Bamidele Salami as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Account. Former Speaker Idris Wase as the Chairman of Federal Character. Before making the announcement, Mr Abbas appealed to his colleagues to accept the list, noting…

Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, made President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list read on the floor of the Senate on Thursday afternoon. Ex-Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai; and presidential spokesman, Dele Alake also made the list. After a long wait by Nigerians, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, presented Tinubu’s ministerial list before the Senate. Gbajabiamila, the immediate past Speaker of the House of the Representatives, presented the list to Senate President Godswill Akpabio at exactly 01:19pm. Akpabio said the list was dated July 27, 2023…