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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday directed the immediate suspension of the cashless payment system recently introduced at airports across the country, citing widespread hardship and traffic congestion caused by the policy. The directive followed complaints of severe gridlock and passengers missing flights within the roughly one week of the…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday formally swore in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, ushering in a new leadership era for the Nigeria Police Force. The ceremony was held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly before the commencement of…

Photo: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel Prime Minister The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), on Tuesday announced the immediate suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel due to the security situation in the Middle East. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Executive Secretary of the NCPC, made this known in a…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite in a minor cabinet reshuffle. Uzoka-Anite has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third portfolio under the current administration.…

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, following his unanimous endorsement by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the swearing-in ceremony would take place during the Federal Executive…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, with his name set to be forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation. President Bola Tinubu had earlier appointed Disu as acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi as Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for a fresh five-year term, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s security institutions. The renewal, which took effect on Friday, February 27, followed the expiration…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Abia State Government has finalised the acquisition of Afro Beverages from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, marking another milestone in its industrial revival programme. Governor Alex Otti disclosed the development on Friday during the February edition of his monthly media parley at the Government House…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE) has dismissed reports alleging that a former Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, financed a purported coup plot against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by Chief Igoni William, the group described the allegations as…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday dismissed concerns over the presence of United States military personnel in Nigeria, stating that the support being provided by the US government poses no threat to the country’s sovereignty or territorial integrity. The military high command clarified that the assistance comes…