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…
EFCC Witness Reveals Yahaya Bello Paid $1.6 Million in Advance for Children’s School Fees
In a dramatic revelation during the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, an internal auditor from the American International School, Abuja (AISA), testified on Thursday, March 6, 2025, that Bello paid over $1.6 million in advance for his children’s tuition fees until their graduation. The testimony was presented before Justice Emeka Nwite of…
Former Presidential Spokesman Doyin Okupe Passes Away at 72
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential aide and prominent political figure, has passed away at the age of 72. Family sources confirmed his death to Channels Television on Friday, revealing that he died in the early hours of the day. Okupe, a medical doctor by profession, hailed from Iperu in Ogun State and had been…
EFCC Probe: I Used Personal Funds to Supplement Allocations, Says Ex-Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has confirmed that she honored an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to clarify financial expenditures during her tenure. The ex-minister, who was interrogated on Thursday over allegations related to a N138 million fraud, stated that she provided “comprehensive clarifications” regarding her actions while in…
Pope Francis Marks Three Weeks in Hospital, Releases Audio Message Amid Health Concerns
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church, marked three weeks in hospital on Friday as he continues to battle double pneumonia. The Vatican reported that his condition remains “stable,” but the pontiff sounded weak and breathless in his first audio message since his hospitalization on February 14. The pope’s health has been a…