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…Calls for institutionalisation of Police Reform The Police Service Commission (PSC) has received the assurance of the German Government for more and continuous support for the ongoing Police Reform in the country. Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, visited the German Ambassador to …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Sokoto state Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has approved the commencement of the payment of the N70,000  new national minimum wage to the sstate’s workers, Abubakar Bawa has confirmed. Bawa, who is the Press Secretary to the governor made this disclosure Sunday in a signed press release where …

  The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) is set to host a High-Level panel session in collaboration with the Africa Climate Foundation (ACF) during the foremost Nigeria Climate Change Forum in Abuja. The High-level panel session is part of SPP’s commitment to put the subnational actors at the frontiers …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Group C for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where they will face Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The draw for the 35th edition of the tournament took place in Rabat, Morocco, on January 27, 2025, setting the stage for an exciting …

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is awaiting up to 12 million barrels of crude oil from the United States. The refinery resorted to crude importation as local supply challenges hindered the new $20bn refinery’s push to reach full refining capacity. Recall that the refinery plans to reach its 650,000 barrels per …

Nigerian international Brown Ideye has shared his views on the state of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), saying that the league is not getting better. Ideye, who has played for top European clubs such as Dynamo Kyiv and Olympiakos, made a surprise move to Enyimba, one of the biggest …

...CSOs insists on his prosecution The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced investigation of the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Abayomi Fasina, over alleged sexual harassment of a married woman. The Commission said he will be invited next week for questioning. …

…Demands retraction of allegation A retired military officer, and former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major-General Johnson Olawumi (Rtd), has issued a strong disapproval of comments credited to Senator Adams Oshiomhole, that retired military generals are behind illegal mining activities in Nigeria. Oshiomhole had alleged that, …

Abuja, Jan. 28, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has felicitated with Dr Fene Osakwe, a Nigerian cybersecurity expert, on his ground breaking nomination as the Cybersecurity Personality of the Year in the United Kingdom (UK). In a congratulatory message, Hon. Dabiri-Erewa described the prestigious recognition …

Super Eagles forward, Umar Sadiq, has shown his support for the new head coach of the team, Eric Chelle, and believes he will be successful in the role. Chelle was appointed as the Super Eagles’ head coach earlier this month, but the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has faced strong criticism …

January27, 2025 Introduction In a world where spirituality and religion are often intertwined, it’s essential to recognize the fundamental difference between choosing a religion and choosing Jesus Christ. While religions are human constructs, created to provide a framework for understanding and worshiping God, Christ is the very embodiment of God …

Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has constituted the members of Board of Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri; the Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH), Orlu; Judicial Service Commission (JSC); Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo and Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC). …

Mojisola Meranda, in the Speaker’s office The Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, in the midst of the the lawmakers By Adekunle Williams Ikeja, Jan. 27, 2025 Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday witnessed a significant shift in leadership, as the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, officially moved into the Speaker’s office amidst …

Remo Stars technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede, has praised his team’s collective effort following their thrilling 2-1 victory over Akwa United in Sunday’s Week 20 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match. In the dramatic encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa United took the lead in the first …

By Victor Adeoti Osogbo, Jan. 27, 2025 Members of the Omoluabi Progressives, a political group of a former governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, said they had agreed to quit the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement signed by the group’s organising and publicity secretary, Oluwaseun …

   By Adekunle Williams Ikeja, Jan. 27, 2025 Security was unusually tight on Monday morning at the Lagos State House of Assembly ahead of the day’s plenary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a large number of security operatives were sighted at strategic positions at the assembly complex …

By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, Jan. 27, 2025 Financial technology (Fintech) is shifting into high gear in 2025, with the industry poised for unprecedented growth and transformation. Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are set to revolutionise the sector, redefining back-office operations, security, …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 26, 2025 DR Congo, head of UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, Bintou Keita has called for immediate action to end the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, saying, “we are trapped.” Keita made the call while briefing the Security Council on Sunday in …

Zenith Bank Plc has raised a total of N350.4 billion through its recently concluded hybrid Rights Issue and Public Offer. In a statement released to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group on Sunday, January 26, 2025, the Bank announced that it has secured the full regulatory approval of the Central Bank …

Monday, 27 January, 2025 Two major projects were announced in Abuja last week: a polytechnic and a military barracks. Both were named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I thought the president would say no to such fawning sycophancy. But no. He appears to love it. He actually sat and presided …

By Obinna Unaeze Awka, Jan. 26, 2025 Police operatives at Abagana Divisional Police Headquarters, Anambra, has arrested four suspects from Ifitedunu area of the state for allegedly burning a 74-year old woman to death. The four suspects included a 21 year old lady, Chinyere Ekwenugo who allegedly conspired with others …

By Idowu Ariwodola Ado-Ekiti, Jan. 27, 2025 Legal icon and elder statesman, Afe Babalola, says he is ready to withdraw his criminal defamation suit against rights activist, Dele Farotimi. Babalola had sued Farotimi in an Ado Ekiti Magistrates’ Court following Farotimi’s publication of a book which allegedly defamed him. The …

In alignment with the Renewed Hope Mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding (RH-NHGSF) Programme. This collaboration, fostered by Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, DG/CEO of NIMC, and Princess Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme …

The Enugu State Executive Council has officially approved the Enugu State Climate Policy and Action Plan (ESCPAP), marking a significant step toward sustainable development and climate resilience. This is contained in a statement by Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, Senior Policy Adviser to Governor Peter Mbah on Climate Policy and Sustainable Development, …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 26, 2025 The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated 70 terrorists and their commanders in a clearance operation at a terrorist enclave known as Timbuktu Triangle in Borno. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement on Sunday, …