Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved the appointment of Muyiwa John Adetola as the state’s new Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office. The announcement was made in an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service and shared on the Lagos State Government’s Facebook page on Tuesday….
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Leaders across various positions of authority have been counselled to adopt fairness, trust, and justice as core values in the enjoy the confidence of the people and Allah’s mercy. This was the key admonition by an eminent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ibrahim Salmon – Ajilogbaasho,while delivering the 3rd edition of Sabiganna Annual Ramadan…
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has sacked the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Galadima. The decision, which takes immediate effect, was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. According to the statement, the decision is part of the…
The All Progressives Congress has explained why the newly-defected Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has not yet been officially welcomed into the party. Speaking on TVC on Sunday, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, said the delay is part of a strategic plan to manage regional sensitivities, particularly in northern states. Explaining the party’s schedule of…
By Michael Adeyemo The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, Dr Femi Adesina, has called on media practitioners to uphold professionalism and responsibility in their reportage. Dr Adesina who is the guest speaker, made the call at the maiden anniversary of Melody 100.7 FM held in…
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe, have destroyed no fewer than 53 illegal refining sites and arrested 81 suspected oil thieves and other criminals in sustained operations across Niger Delta region in January. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, made this known on Friday in Abuja while briefing newsmen…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 13 Brigade have rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, following a boat hijacking incident along the Nigeria–Cameroon waterways. The incident occurred on January 11, 2026, when suspected sea pirates hijacked a passenger boat operating along the Kombo Fishing Port axis within Cameroonian waters. The attackers, reportedly operating two speedboats and…
The Federal Government has urged Nigerian pharmacists trained abroad to resist offers to practice overseas and instead deploy their skills to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. The call was made today in Abuja by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, represented by the Director of Food and Drug Services at…
By Adebayo Yusuf Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board has conferred meritorious and posthumous awards to some outstanding retired members of the board for their recognitions to the development of the board. This was part of activities of the Board’s End of the Year Thanksgiving and Award ceremony held at Oyo state secretariat, Ibadan….
By Adebayo Yusuf The Baale of Onireke, Abdulfatai Aare-Latosa has been conferred a honourary award by the Nigeria Red Cross Society, NRC Ibadan Northwest Division for his contribution to humanity. The conferment took place at NRC installation of Vice Patrons and Associate Members of the society, held at Ibadan Northwest local government secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo…