Ondo: Aiyedatiwa dissolves cabinet, retains two commissioners
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council with immediate effect. This was announced in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Prince…
Protesting students attack Ogun Deputy Governor’s convoy
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, on Wednesday reportedly escaped an attack by representatives of student bodies during a protest in Abeokuta. Salako-Oyedele was on her way to…
Nigeria’s inflation rises to 34.80% in December as CPPE calls for monetary policy adjustments
Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 34.80 percent in December 2024 from 34.60 percent in November. This is according to the latest Consumer Price Index and inflation data released on Wednesday…
NASS rejects N11.8bn budgeted for take-off of newly established Livestock Ministry
The Joint Committee on Livestock Development of the Senate and House of Representatives has rejected the 2025 budgetary provision of N11.8 billion for the takeoff of the newly established Federal…
Senate rejects Information Ministry’s 2025 budget, summons Minister Idris
The National Assembly has stepped down the 2025 budget for the Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Chairman, Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, Senator Kenneth Eze made this…
Simon Ekpa’s arrest reduces tension in Southeast – Chief of Defence Staff Musa
Tension in the Southeast has greatly reduced since the arrest of Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. This was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, while appearing…
Practicing PR without certification may attract jail term — NIPR
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has declared that practicing public relations under any guise without NIPR certification is a criminal offense, punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. NIPR…
CBN fines 9 banks N150m each over scarcity of cash in ATMs
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued fines to at least nine Deposit Money Banks for failing to ensure cash availability via automated teller machines, ATMs, during the festive…
2027: Seyi Tinubu can be next Lagos governor – Minister of Youth Development
The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi to become the next governor of Lagos State. Olawande said Seyi Tinubu is well-qualified to govern…
South Korea’s impeached president receives pay rise amid controversy
South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol will receive a 3% salary increase despite being impeached by parliament for declaring martial law in December. The raise brings his annual pay…