FG says N330b disbursed in cash transfers to poor households

Federal Government has disbursed up to N330 billion in direct cash transfers to poor and vulnerable households across the country as part of its revamped social protection programme, the Minister…

Emergency rule: Winners, losers as Tinubu reinstates Fubara

Siminalayi Fubara will today resume duties as Governor of Rivers State, after the expiration of the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu. The President, on…

Air Peace to employ 1,000 fresh graduates

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has announced the creation of 1,000 new jobs for fresh graduates through its 2025/2026 Graduate Trainee Programme. According to the airline, this development comes as…

Ebonyi radio station suspend GM after criticising gov

A privately-owned radio station in Ebonyi State, Legacy FM (The Sound of Now), has suspended its acting General Manager, Mr Godfrey Chikwere. His suspension, followed his alleged persistent “negative” projection…

Why I will serve only one term if elected president – Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said he intends to serve only a first term of four years if elected president in 2027, because longevity…

Deputy Speaker withdraws controversial indigeneship bill after backlash

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has announced the withdrawal of his bill on indigeneship following public outrcy and backlash that trailed the proposed legislation.…

Former President, Muhammadu Buhari is dead

Former President, Muhammadu Buhari has been confirmed dead. The confirmation was posted by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, and his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. Garba Shehu short statement reads: “The family…

Court sentences killer of Salome Adaidu to death by hanging

High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of Salome Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps.…

Anambra directs residents to repaint houses

The Anambra State Government has directed residents and occupants of dilapidated buildings defacing the environment in public view areas across the state to repaint their structures, adding that regulators will…

Biafra civil war was not my choice – Gowon

Former military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon has said the Biafra civil war was never his choice. Gowon was presiding over the affairs of Nigeria during the civil war…