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As part of a broader effort to reduce the cost of governance in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to freeze the processing of visas for all government officials seeking to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly without proof of direct participation in UNGA’s official schedule of activities, a statement …

The Federal Government, on Monday, said it inherited a bad economy with an unacceptable high rate of unemployment. The government also assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu will not rely on borrowing and that he had pledged to be transparent, honest and accountable to the people. Meanwhile, the President has promised to create about 50 million jobs …

President Bola Tinubu on Monday gave the Federal Executive Council (FEC) a marching order to marshal the revival of the economy and make life more bearable for citizens. The maiden cabinet meeting presided over by Tinubu at the Council Chambers of the presidential villa, Abuja, specifically considered the “Roadmap for the economy” presented by the minister of finance and coordinating …

The Police Service Commission has ordered four senior Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Jitiboh, Hafiz Inuwa and Adeleke Bode to immediately proceed on compulsory retirement for failing to retire following the appointment of their colleague, Olukayode Egbetokun, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The PSC, however, approved the appointment of four Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Ibrahim Ka’oje, Daniel …

Politicians, leaders, aides and other watchers of political activities in Edo State, watch with uncertainty as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Philip Shaibu resumes today, after a one-month leave. The decision of the deputy governor to institute a suit against his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, the state House of Assembly, and others to stop a purported impeachment plan …

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Nigerian business community to insist on transacting business in naira, including using the same to pay for goods imported from China. The human rights lawyer recalled how the Federal Government and China entered into a currency exchange agreement five years ago. COMBO: Naira notes redesigned in November 2022 and …

The simmering crisis between Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, took a new twist on Sunday, August 27, as the Department of State Services (DSS), denied him access to the governor. The incident happened at the New Festival Hall of Government House, Benin, on Sunday, at a church service to mark the 32nd anniversary of the creation of …

It was widely published on Sunday that Musawa had confirmed her NYSC scheme status. The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has denied a viral statement that claimed she is currently undergoing the one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. This is contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Press Federal Ministry of Information …

…Says glory of new Edo Nation stands on threshold of transformation Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the nation is experiencing harrowing times with the future looking bleak amid the current socio-economic challenges but urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country despite the prevailing circumstances. Obaseki said this during an interdenominational thanksgiving service to mark the Midwest Referendum and …

I assure Nigerians of our desire to proceed with reforms in our immigration service, such that Nigerians can be treated with respect, and that we get to unbuckle all bottlenecks of passport collections —and see other issues associated with immigration services in general, are under control”. The Minister of Interior,  Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, has vowed that the Nigeria Immigration Service will …