President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday in Abuja, approved the partial exclusion of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) from the Treasury Single Account. President Buhari also granted the request of the Board of MOFI to charge management and transaction fees; and the inclusion of the Minister of Power in the Governing Council. The President, who conveyed the approval at the …

The former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II has said that Nigeria lost for not having the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as its President. Sanusi said this At the launch of a virtual book titled, Osinbajo Strides: Defining Moments of an Innovative Leader on Monday, Sanusi said: “And I dare say, we all agree that Nigeria is worse off …

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina has said it is not the responsibility of government to create jobs for its citizens. On the achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in the last eight years, Adesina said on Arise News TV programme, The Morning Show on Tuesday morning said that all that government …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Computer Based Test (CBT) was conducted between Tuesday, 25th April and Monday, 1st May. A statement on Tuesday by JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin said 1,595,779 candidates registered to sit in 708 CBT centres in 105 towns. But the results excluded …

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the world in commemorating International Press Freedom Day, insisting that all through his eight years in office, he never did anything to compromise the profession. The International Press Freedom Day is commemorated every 3rd May. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Chief Femi Adesina noted that this year’s …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu State. In statement on Tuesday, its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said they were picked from different locations within the state. He said the suspects included Chigozie Philips, founder of Holy Family School in Abakpa, where he allegedly trains prospective cybercriminals. Thirteen of Phillips protégés were apprehended …

Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental Offences on Monday demolished many shanties erected on the Lekki Coastal Road and its environs in the state. The coastal road, according to the state government, is to serve as an alternate route to motorists along the axis when completed. The demolition exercise, led by the Chairman of the agency, Shola Jejeloye, followed an eviction …

The Police at Force Headquarters through the National Cybercrime Centre, has busted a cybercrime syndicate that specialises in defrauding unsuspecting persons both within and outside Nigeria of thousands of US dollars. In a statement in Abuja on Monday, Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent Muyiwa Adejobi disclosed that the leader of the syndicate, George Ikata, has been nabbed in connection …

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) will graduate 7,769 students during its 35th convocation holding on Friday and Saturday. While enumerating activities lined up for the week-long convocation in Calabar on Monday, Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Florence Obi said that Friday was for the award of first degrees, diplomas, masters, and postgraduate and also induction into UNICAL alumni for those …

The management of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic (AOPE), Eruwa, parents, and candidates have hailed the peaceful conduct of the first Computer Base Test (CBT) for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the institution. The CBT centre, according to the management of the institution, is the only approved centre in Ibarapaland and Iseyin axis of Oyo State after fulfilling the requirements of …