Today's Headlines:How bandits killed 30 villagers in Sokoto-NPF;Tinubu meets lawmakers-elect
How bandits killed 30 villagers in Sokoto - Police Photo Credit: Pm News The Police Command in Sokoto State on Sunday confirmed the death of 30 people during an attack lunched by group of armed men in Tangaza Local Government Area of the state. A statement issued by ASP Ahmad Rufai, the Acting Spokesman of the command, revealed that the gunmen attacked Raka, Bilingawa, Raka Dutse, Jaba, Dabagi and Tsalewa villages of the LGA on Saturday.
Niger: Appointments Into My Cabinet Will Be On Merit – Gov Bago
In order to be fair and just to everyone, Niger State Governor Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago has pledged that nomination into his cabinet will be made on the basis of qualifications rather than local favouritism. At a Special Thanksgiving Service to honour their inauguration at St Michael Catholic Cathedral Church, Minna, Bago made this statement through his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba.
Today's Headlines: Tinubu To Fix One Refinery Before December—Kyari; Bago Appoints SSG, Others
Tinubu To Fix One Refinery Before December—Kyari Photo Credit: Punch Newspaper The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has revealed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has concluded an arrangement to have one of the four refineries repaired and operating at an optimal level before the end of the year.
Today's Headline: Tinubu Orders DSS To Immediately Vacate EFCC’s Office, Tinubu Meet Kyari, Emefiele
Tinubu Orders DSS To Immediately Vacate EFCC’s Office Photo Credit: Channeltv President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Department of State Security Services (DSS) to immediately vacate the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos. DSS officials stormed the EFCC Ikoyi office, stopping officials from accessing their workplace.
Today's Headlines: Biden Congratulates Tinubu, Seeks Sustained US-Nigeria Relations, Ganduje absent at inauguration, leaves N241.5b debt liability
Biden Congratulates Tinubu, Seeks Sustained US-Nigeria Relations Photo credit: channels television US President Joe Biden has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his inauguration, saying he looks forward to working with the new government of Nigeria. While saying both Nigeria and the US have strong ties which dates several years back, Biden expressed his desire to strengthen the bond.
Today's Headlines: Tribunal Steps Down Obi's Petition Over Poor Schedule Of Documents, Tinubu Holds First Security Meeting With Service Chiefs
Tribunal Steps Down Obi's Petition Over Poor Schedule Of Documents Photo Credit: Daily Post Nigeria For the third time, the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, was forced to step down hearing in the petition filed by Mr Peter Gregory Obi and the Labour Party, LP, against the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over poor schedule of documents being sought to be tendered to establish the allegations of malpractices during the February 25 presidential election.
Bad governance worsening Nigeria’s security challenges – Jega
Professor Attahiru Jega, a former head of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), believes that poor leadership is to blame for the country's deteriorating security situation. He claimed that "bad governance is responsible for the worsening security challenges facing Nigeria." On Thursday, Jega spoke as the keynote speaker at the Pre-Inaugural Lecture honoring Umaru Bago Mohammed, the incoming Governor of Niger State.
28 Governors Sworn In Along President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima
Bola Tinubu was inaugurated today as Nigeria's 7th elected president in a momentous ceremony held at the Eagle Square in Abuja. The event marked the commencement of the country's 17th government since gaining independence from British rule in 1960. Tinubu's presidency follows the completion of two terms by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Governor Hope Uzodinma Elected APC Governors Forum Chairman, Backs Subsidy Removal
Governor Uzodinma of Imo State has succeeded Kebbi Governor Senator Atiku Bagudu as the new Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum. According to reports, Uzodinma was elected by consensus at the PGF's strategy meeting on Wednesday. Governors Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Yahaya Bello of Kogi, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, Mohammed Bago of Niger, Uba Sani of Kaduna, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, Nasir Idris of Kebbi, and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun were among those present.
Today's Headlines:FG Appoints Adepoju Acting Comptroller-General; Tinubu Mourns AIT Founder, Dokpesi
FG Appoints Adepoju Acting Comptroller-General Of Immigration Photos Credit: Daily Trust The federal government through the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has appointed Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration, Adepoju Carol Wura-Ola as the acting Comptroller General of Immigration. A letter dated May 26, 2023, signed by the Secretary of the board, Ja’afaru Ahmed, a copy obtained by Daily Trust on Monday in Abuja, said the appointment takes effect from Tuesday 30th May 2023.
Today's Headlines: Nigeria Won’t Break Up—Tinubu, Tinubu Reveals How He’ll Govern All Regions
Biafra, Yoruba nation: Nigeria Won’t Break Up—Tinubu As he takes over the mantle of leadership, President Bola Tinubu has addressed the agitation for Nigeria’s break up. Tinubu assured that Nigeria will not break up or perish. Photos Credits: Daily Post He spoke during his inaugural speech at the Eagles Square on Monday in Abuja.
Today's Headlines:Petrol Price Will Come Down–Kyari;Fubara Appoints Four Commissioners
Petrol Price Will Come Down–Kyari Photo Credit:Punch Newspaper The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, on Thursday, allayed the fear of Nigerians on the rising prices of Premium Motor Spirit, known better as petrol across the country. The NNPC boss said competition among major players in the oil sector would force down the price of petrol as against the upward trends that have caused panic in the country.
Today's Headlines: It's Time To Re-Examine Our Assumptions - Obi;Shehu Sani Reacts As Tinubu Removes
It's Time To Re-Examine Our Assumptions - Obi Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, and the perceived winner of the February 25, 2023, Presidential election, Peter Obi, has said it is time for us as Nigerians to re-examine our assumptions as a nation.
Today's Headlines: Tinubu Will Move Nigeria Forward- Okagbue, Jonathan; Why My Ministers Feared Buhari
Tinubu Will Move Nigeria Forward Photo Credit: Independent Nigeria AWKA – Few hours into Tinubu’s Presidency, Uzuegbunam Okagbue has re-emphasized his confidence in Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidency project, while congratulating Nigeria’s new President. Speaking, Okagbue said,: “I want to congratulate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his swearing-in as President and Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a few hours from now.”
Niger State Governor Orders Demolition of Chanchaga Police Station in Inaugural Speech
According to Vangaurd News report, In a surprising move, the newly sworn-in Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has declared his intention to demolish the Chanchaga police station located in Minna, the state capital. The governor made this announcement during his inaugural speech at the trade fair complex in Minna on Monday, setting the stage for a significant decision that has left many questioning the rationale behind it.
Niger State Governor Orders Demolition of Chanchaga Police Station in Inaugural Speech
According to Vangaurd News report, In a surprising move, the newly sworn-in Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has declared his intention to demolish the Chanchaga police station located in Minna, the state capital. The governor made this announcement during his inaugural speech at the trade fair complex in Minna on Monday, setting the stage for a significant decision that has left many questioning the rationale behind it.
Newly Sworn-in Governor Of Niger State, Orders For The Demolition Of A Police Station
Mohammed Bago, the governor of Niger State, has commanded that, the Chanchaga police station in Minna be destroyed. On Monday at the Minna trade fair complex, Bago announced this during his inauguration speech. Following the inauguration, the police station would be slated for demolition, according to Governor Bago, who claimed that, it was obstructing the water pipeline.
Today's Headlines:Tinubu sworn-in as 16th President of Nigeria, Nigeria At Critical Moment–Obi
Tinubu sworn-in as 16th President of Nigeria Photo Credit: P.m.news Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been sworn-in as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the Eagle Square. Photo Credit: Google He took the oath of office around 10:38am on Monday. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
Niger: Newly sworn-in governor orders police station demolition
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has announced plans to demolish the Chanchaga police station in Minna. This assertion was made by Bago during his debut address on Monday at the Minna trade show complex. Bago indicated that the first task he would assign is to mark the police station for demolition, which will take place at a later date.
Bad Governance Worsening Nigeria’s Insecurity — Jega
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has said bad governance is responsible for the worsening security challenges facing Nigeria. He stated this on Thursday as the keynote speaker at the Pre-Inaugural Lecture organised in honour of Umaru Bago Mohammed, the governor-elect of Niger State.