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Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said that President Bola Tinubu will not regret nominating him as a minister in his cabinet. Wike made this known while fielding questions at the National Assembly during the ministerial screening on Monday. Wike said, ‘’I thank Mr President for nominating me. I believe knowing how hungry Mr President is to solve …

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the senators did not grill the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, during the ministerial nominees screening. Akpabio cited Wike’s experiences as a governor and a minister under former President, Goodluck Jonathan. The former Rivers governor was asked to take a “bow and go” after reading his brief profile and …

Nigeria’s Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the establishment of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS), as part of his policy geared towards security of lives and property, most especially safety of schools and students. According to Force Headquarters, Abuja Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, IGP’s action is a proactive initiative aimed at enhancing security …

By Eben Enasco  Benin Zonal Command of the  National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says key players will have to demonstrate stability against underlying causes to end Human Trafficking in Edo State  It also noted that deepening efforts with collaborators will sustain the drive. The Zonal Commander Nduka Nwanwene who gave the admonition on Sunday, during …

The Super Falcons on Monday played a goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland to advance to the Women’s World Cup knockout stage. The Nigerian female team advanced to the knockout stage with 5 points garnered from two draws and one win. The Super Falcons shared points with the Republic of Ireland to progress to the round of 16 following …

Atiku kicks as Economic Intelligence Unit predicts victory for Tinubu The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), sitting in Abuja, is set to deliver its judgment on the three petitions seeking to nullify the election of President Bola Tinubu. As a precursor to the fixing of the judgment date, the Justice Haruna Tsammani-led five-member panel has directed all parties to appear …

Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has listed thirteen reasons, Nigerians should not support the invasion of Niger Republic. Sani who is an activist, advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to be compelled to invade Niger Republic, noting that during Nigeria’s military rule, its citizens fought alone, as he advised Nigeriens to fight their battle. Recall that the Authority of Heads of …

President Bola Tinubu is currently decorating the Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, alongside the Chiefs of Army, Naval and Air Staff with their new ranks. The decoration ceremony holding at the President’s office comes six weeks after their appointment on June 19, 2023. Those being decorated are Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of …

• Kanu not released, only granted access to personal doctors — DSS Source• PDP, CSOs ask Senate to reject recycled, compensated nominees• APGA urges nominees to implement Tinubu’s manifesto• Umahi, Kyari, six other nominees to get automatic confirmation  The decision by the Senate to hastily begin screening of the proposed members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) today may have …

Economists and civil society organisations have backed the appointment of a special investigator to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited and other Government Business Entities by President Bola Tinubu. The experts and groups in separate interviews with The PUNCH on Sunday said the investigation was necessary to ascertain if there were any infractions or alleged …