The newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff, Air vice Marshal Sunday Aneke, on Thursday formally assumed office with a pledge of unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and a commitment to prioritize the welfare of officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force.Mr. Aneke, the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff, took over…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the introduction of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel imports into Nigeria. The initiative is aimed at protecting local refineries and stabilizing the downstream market, but it is likely to raise pump prices. In a letter dated October 21, 2025, reported publicly on October 30,…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Nkechi Eze, as the first Director of the newly established Directorate of Force Medical Services. In a statement on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said Assistant Inspector-General of Police Eze’s appointment follows the recent upgrade of…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to take urgent steps toward restoring the lost glory of Nigeria’s first-generation universities, including Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; the University of Ibadan; and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, among others. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, has warned applicants to beware of fraudulent recruitment messages circulating online, as the 2025 paramilitary recruitment exercise enters a crucial phase. CDCFIB, in a statement posted on its official social media handle late Wednesday, clarified that it will not contact applicants through email or SMS….
Military investigation into the alleged coup plot has reportedly uncovered a trail of N45 billion disbursed from the bank accounts of the Niger Delta Development Commission to some politically exposed persons and the soldiers detained in connection with the rumored conspiracy to topple President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Earlier this month, Sahara Reporters reported that 16…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the permanent forfeiture of $49,700 allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Sokoto State, during the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after counsel to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…
The Senate confirmed Chief of Defence Staff-designate, General Olufemi Oluyede, as it began the screening of the newly appointed service chiefs at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. General Oluyede was confirmed barely an hour after he and other nominees arrived at the complex amid tight security. Welcoming the nominees to the chamber, Senate President…
Nigeria’s long-awaited steel revolution may finally be taking shape as the Federal Government on Wednesday announced the signing of a $400 million cooperation agreement with Stellar Steel Company Limited, a Chinese-backed firm, to establish a major steel plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State. The deal, signed in Abuja between the Federal Ministry of Steel Development and…
The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria says fuel subsidy removal has ushered in deregulation, opening opportunities for innovation and digital transformation in the downstream sector. According to reports, during the Independence Day broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, President Bola Tinubu revealed his decision to end fuel subsidy was not an easy one, but…