Month: March 2025
Federal Workers Face Salary Deductions After December 2024 Overpayment Error, Says AGF
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has announced that federal workers will face salary deductions to recover overpayments made in December 2024 due to a system error. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, the OAGF explained that the overpayments…
Alaafin of Oyo Begins 21-Day Traditional Rites Ahead of Coronation
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba AbdulAkeem Owoade, has officially commenced the 21-day traditional rites known as “Oro Opebi,” marking a significant step toward his formal ascension to the throne. The announcement was made by the Chief of Staff to the Kabiyesi, Mr. Rotimi Osuntola, in a statement shared with reporters in Ibadan on Friday, March…
BREAKING: APC National Chairman Welcomes Atiku Support Groups into Party Fold
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has officially received the Coalition of Atiku Abubakar Support Groups from the 2023 elections into the APC. This significant development underscores the inclusive and progressive leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s administration, which has fostered an environment of unity…
PDP Sets Up Caretaker Committee for South-South Zone
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a caretaker committee to manage the party’s activities in the South-South region of Nigeria. This follows the expiration of the tenure of the current Zonal Executive on Sunday, March 9, 2025. In a statement issued in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP…
Minister of Women Affairs Promises to Broker Peace Between Senate President Akpabio and Senator Natasha
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, has pledged to mediate and broker peace between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. The ongoing rift between the two lawmakers has escalated, raising concerns about its potential impact on women’s representation in the National Assembly. The Minister made the commitment while…
President Tinubu Appoints Six Chief Medical Directors for Federal Hospitals
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals across Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. The appointments are part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and ensure quality medical services for all Nigerians. The newly appointed CMDs and their respective hospitals…
President Tinubu Appoints Professor Jega as Special Adviser
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. The announcement was made on Friday, with President Tinubu expressing optimism that Jega’s leadership will drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen…
Sexual Harassment Allegations: Women Affairs Minister to Intervene in Senator Natasha’s Suspension
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hajia Imaan Suleiman, has expressed deep concern over the sexual harassment allegations in the Senate, describing the situation as “unfortunate” and pledging to intervene to broker peace and seek an amicable resolution. The Minister’s remarks come in the wake of the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who…
Hoodlums Set Cocoa Plantations Ablaze in Ondo Forest Reserve, Farmers Accuse State Agents
Cocoa plantations inside the Oluwa Forest Reserve in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have been set on fire by hoodlums, sparking outrage among affected farmers. The farmers have accused agents of the Ondo State government of orchestrating the destruction, alleging that it is part of a plot to forcefully evict them from their…
Shariah Council Defends Closure of Schools in Northern States During Ramadan
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has defended the decision by several Northern states to close primary and secondary schools during Ramadan, stating that the move prioritizes students’ well-being amid extreme heat conditions. The council also urged Zamfara, Sokoto, Jigawa, and other states to adopt similar measures, dismissing opposition from the Christian Association…