President Muhammadu Buhari has granted automatic employment in the Federal Civil Service to 65 former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). At the NYSC 50th Anniversary Honours Award held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, the Nigerian leader also highlighted numerous achievements of the scheme since its establishment 50 years ago. The President said that …

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has charged stakeholders in Ndokwa/Ukwuani ethnic nationality to close ranks to ensure the smooth take-off of the recently-approved Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State. This is even as he revealed that the Federal Government would soon announce the management team of the institution. Omo-Agege stated this in …

The chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Alhaji Nasir Isa-Kwarra, on Thursday, hinted at how N224 billion released by the Federal Government for the 2023 housing and population census was spent. The initial money budgeted for the exercise was N800 billion but was cut short after the postponement. At a breakfast meeting with media executives in Abuja, Isa-Kwara said …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle is being investigated over allegations of corruption, award of phantom contracts and diversion of over N70 billion. The EFCC said it was making the development known following the recent attempt by the outgoing governor to cast aspersion on the integrity of the agency’s fight against …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, appointed eight Permanent Secretaries across ministries and departments, bringing the number to 59. The Governor swore in the new Permanent Secretaries at a ceremony held at the State House, Alausa. Sanwo-Olu told the appointees that their selection for the positions, after undergoing rigorous screening procedures, was approved based on the knowledge, commitment, …

Against the growing concern by stakeholders that media freedom in Nigeria is threatened by broadcast regulations, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has said that its disciplinary measures and sanctions on erring broadcasting stations are not aimed at gagging the media. During Public Conscience, an anti-corruption radio programme produced by the Progressive Impact Organisation for Community Development (PRIMORG), NBC’s Director-General, Balarabe …

Chief Executive Officer of JA Africa, Nigeria’s Simi Nwogugu has been named as a Top 10 finalist for the Africa Education Medal 2023. Founded last year by T4 Education and HP, in collaboration with Microsoft, the Africa Education Medal is Africa’s most prestigious education accolade. The medal was established to recognise the tireless work of those who are transforming education …

President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described a former Prelate of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr. Sunday Mbang, who died on Wednesday at 86 years, as a man of great faith for his absolute belief in God and unflinching love for his country. In a condolence message from his office and signed by Mr. Tunde Rahman, the President-elect celebrated the …

A Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday granted an application for an extension of remand of afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti for additional four days. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Adeola Olatubosun, extended Kuti’s remand until 22nd May. Mr Simon Lough, who led a police legal team to the court, had moved the application. According to the Senior Advocate of …

The Delta State House of Assembly on Wednesday approved a supplementary budget of N71 billion presented to it by outgoing Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, barely 13 days to the end of his tenure in office. In his letter to the Assembly, Okowa said, “May I wish to note that there has been actual and projected increase in some fiscal receipts. Consequently, …