The House of Representatives officially approved the appointment of Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Thursday. Although the constitution does not require the House of Representatives to confirm appointments, the lawmakers endorsed a report from their ad-hoc committee regarding the confirmation and screening of the Acting Chief of Army Staff, thereby…
The Chairman of the National Population Commission, Nasir Kwarra, has revealed plans to carry out Nigeria’s population and housing census in 2025. It is worth noting that the last Census was conducted in 2006. This announcement was made during the 2024 anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development, which…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Affairs. It is worth noting that Jamiu Abiola is the son of the late Chief Moshood Abiola (MKO), who was the victor of the annulled presidential election on June 12, 1993, and…
Famous Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, widely recognized as Speed Darlington, has been arrested in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. The singer’s attorney and human rights advocate, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed this incident in a post on his official X account on Wednesday. Adeyanju indicated that his client was taken into custody yesterday by operatives of…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) produced by the recently reopened Port Harcourt Refinery is ₦75 per litre higher than that offered by the Dangote Refinery. This information was disclosed by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, during the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to leave Abuja on Wednesday for an official visit to France. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced on Tuesday that President Emmanuel Macron has invited his Nigerian counterpart to visit the European nation. Onanuga indicated that the three-day visit aims to enhance…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50 per cent, up from 27.25 per cent, as part of its strategy to address rising inflation. This decision was made during the recent meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the CBN. The MPR serves as the key interest…
Doyin Okupe, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has firmly stated that the presidency will not revert to the North in 2027. During an interview with Arise TV on Monday, Okupe addressed those advocating for a Northern presidency in the upcoming election. He pointed out that sectionalism is a key issue contributing to Nigeria’s…
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has suspended two of his aides over alleged gross misconduct. The affected individuals are the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma and the Housing and Urban Development Commissioner, Francis Ori. Their suspension was confirmed on Monday during the weekly state Executive Council meeting held at the centenary…
Personnel from the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, stationed in Ohafia, were reportedly involved in a significant armed confrontation with unidentified gunmen in Mbata, located in Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State. According to reports from The Nations, more than 15 Hilux vehicles and armored personnel carriers were deployed…
