Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday, March 30, by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani. According to the statement, Governor Zulum's dissolution of his Executive Council is intended to create room for members …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a special Armed Forces Welfare Fund, committing all salaries earned since assuming office as the seed capital. The president made the announcement on Saturday as part of activities marking his 74th birthday. Tinubu said the initiative is aimed at strengthening support for military personnel, injured soldiers …
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has formally resigned from the federal executive council to pursue the Bauchi State governorship ahead of the 2027 elections. The ministry confirmed his resignation on Monday through the spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. A statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the minister, Alkasim Abdulkadir, …
As the March 31 deadline for bank recapitalisation set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) expires on Tuesday (tomorrow), a handful of banks remain under pressure to meet the requirement. The affected banks are still dealing with regulatory, legal and structural challenges that have slowed their progress, even as most of the industry has …
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to directly compensate subscribers who experience poor network service quality. The NCC said the affected subscribers will be compensated by telcos with airtime credits when service delivery fails to meet prescribed Quality of Service (QoS) benchmarks. In a statement released on Sunday, …
The former governor of Kano State and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after resigning from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso registered as a member of ADC and received his party card on Monday at Gidan …
A deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has sparked controversy over the number of casualties, with police and community leaders presenting conflicting figures. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed that 14 persons were killed in the attack, which occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on March 29, …
As compliance remains low, confusion persists over tax filing obligations under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025* With the March 31 deadline only hours away, many Nigerians are still struggling to understand how to properly file their tax returns, exposing a wider gap in awareness and compliance across the country. Despite repeated warnings from the government, …
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, setting the stage for nationwide preparations. According to the final international timetable published on WAEC’s official X handle on Monday, the examination will commence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and conclude …
Global oil prices climbed sharply to nearly $117 per barrel on Monday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with the United States reportedly considering ground military operations against Iran. The surge follows renewed missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict that could further disrupt global energy supplies. Iran …
