Jibrin succeeds Gyawiya as Gombe NSCDC commandant

Commandant Idris Jibrin has officially taken over as the 14th State Commandant of the NSCDC in Gombe State, succeeding Commandant Gyama Gyawiya, who retired upon reaching the mandatory age of…

My govt will not surrender to terrorists, says Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigerian military to intensify efforts to end terrorism and banditry in the country and has promised to prioritise their welfare. Addressing troops of…

EFCC nab three suspects linked to Q-net scam

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have nabbed three suspected fraudsters linked with Q-net scam in the country. The suspects, Olaniyan Joshua, Oyetunde Julius Akano, and Victor…

Nigeria sets 3-month deadline for Foreigners with expired visas

The Nigerian government has issued a firm directive ordering all foreigners with expired visas to leave the country within three months. The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, announced this in a…

ICPC retracts claim against NELFUND over student loan disbursement

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC has admitted to making an error in the statement it released alleging misappropriation and discrepancies in the disbursement of student loans by the Nigerian…

Rite Foods sues Mamuda over trademark, demands N1.6bn

Rite Foods Ltd, the manufacturer of Fearless Energy Drinks, has sought a N1.6 billion in damages from Mamuda Beverages Nig. Ltd, the maker of Pop Power Energy Drinks, over allegations…

Sanwo-Olu lauds AfCFTA Hackathon, pledges support for youth in ICT

By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the organizers of the ongoing AfCFTA Hackathon 2025, calling the event a transformative innovation that aligns with the state’s…

North-East governors set to tackle Almajiri, Out-of-School children matters

In a bid to tackle the growing challenge of out-of-school children, governors of the North-East states comprising Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe, have pledged to support the National…

May Day: NLC pushes for 65-year retirement age for civil servants

The Nigeria Labour Congress on Thursday demanded an upward review of the retirement age for all categories of civil servants. The National President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, made this…

ICPC probes NELFUND over student loan discrepancies

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered glaring discrepancies in the disbursement of student loans under the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The Commission has…