Gov Radda promotes 3,147 teachers, others in landmark education boost

The Katsina State Governor, Mallam Umar Dikko Radda, has approved the promotion of no fewer than 3,147 teachers and other staff members of the state’s Ministry of Basic and Secondary…

Abdulkadir Bello succeeds late father as Emir of Gusau

Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello has been named the new Emir and Sarkin Katsina of the Gusau Emirate, following the passing of his father, His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Bello, who…

Obi faults soaring debt, urges responsible leadership

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised Nigeria’s rising debt burden, describing it as a dangerous trend that threatens the nation’s economic stability…

15 feared dead, 3 missing as boat capsizes in Niger

Over fifteen bodies have been recovered following a boat mishap that occurred on Saturday in Zumba, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.… The passenger boat, which was carrying 43…

Tinubu’s reforms put LGs at heart of economic growth – Edun

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering local government institutions as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s inclusive economic growth agenda.… Speaking at a high-level policy dialogue…

Killer of Kogi photojournalist found dead in hotel room

Ayo Pelumi, the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of a Kogi-based photojournalist, Ayo Aiyepeku, has been found dead in a hotel room in Lokoja, Kogi State. Pelumi, who was…

EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $14,567, £1,030, CA$40 at Lagos airport

….Investigates Parcel containing ZW$101tn, VND 41.6m The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched investigations into a suspect, Phil-Olumba Ifunaya Sheila, for allegedly failing to declare foreign currencies totaling…

BIG MONEY! Tinubu gets $21bn loan greenlight

President Bola Tinubu has obtained the Senate’s approval on Tuesday to secure external loan of over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle, paving the way for the full implementation…

SEC eyes $500bn boost from Agro-Mineral assets

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stated that Nigeria’s capital market can unlock up to $500 billion in dormant…

FIRS pushes for united african stand against IFF

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has renewed its call for a coordinated African strategy to combat Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), describing them as a major threat…