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NiMet warns of flash flood risk in 19 states as heavy rains approach
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned that 19 states across the country may experience flash flooding in the coming days following forecasts of heavy early rainfall. In an advisory issued on Thursday, the agency explained that the risk of flooding is expected to be higher due to dry and hardened…
Read More »Fani-Kayode confirms redeployment as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has confirmed his redeployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the change following his personal request. Fani-Kayode disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X account, where he explained that his reassignment from Germany to South…
Read More »No return to fuel subsidy, FG tells investors in Paris
The Federal Government has ruled out any return to fuel subsidy, insisting that the policy created economic distortions and that petrol prices would continue to be determined by market forces. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, stated this on Tuesday in Paris during an…
Read More »Coup Plot: Accused cleric says N10m received was for Prayers
An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Bukar Kashim Goni, standing trial over an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu, has told the Federal High Court that over N10 million transferred into his bank account was meant for prayers and charitable activities. Sheikh Goni is among six defendants being…
Read More »How suspects planned Tinubu’s overthrow, FG reveals in Court videos
The Federal Government on Monday played video evidence before the Federal High Court in Abuja in its bid to establish an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu through a coup d’état. The video recordings, tendered by the prosecution in the case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, showed some of…
Read More »Economic reforms will deliver long-term gains, says FG
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that ongoing economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, foreign exchange adjustments, and fiscal restructuring, are designed to yield long-term benefits for the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Friday in Lagos while receiving the “Image Maker…
Read More »FG raises civil servants’ allowances, introduces an enhanced exit package
The Federal Government has approved an increase in peculiar allowances, welfare benefits, and exit packages for civil servants in a move aimed at improving their take-home pay and boosting morale across the public service. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed the development during a…
Read More »Tinubu swears in Dr. Darma as new Housing Minister
President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development, following his confirmation by the Senate. Dr Darma replaces Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who recently resigned from the position. Speaking during the brief ceremony held at the State…
Read More »Military sets up court-martial for 36 personnel over alleged coup plot
The Nigerian military has inaugurated a general court-martial to try 36 personnel accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of Bola Tinubu. The court-martial, constituted by the Defence Headquarters, was inaugurated on Friday at the Scorpion Mess in Asokoro, Abuja, under tight security. Proceedings were held…
Read More »Senate confirms Darma as Housing Minister
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Muttaqha Darma as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following his screening in plenary. Darma, who was nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was cleared after responding to lawmakers’ questions on his competence, policy direction, and strategies to address Nigeria’s…
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