Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa on Tuesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment towards strengthening cultural ties with Uganda. The Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa gave the assurance in Abuja, during an interactive session with a 27-man delegation comprising senior military officers from Uganda. The Minister said that the collaboration is part
The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has strongly dismissed claims made by retired General Kunle Togun, who recently alleged that Vatsa was indeed involved in the 1986 coup attempt that led to his execution. In a statement issued in Minna on Tuesday, Mr. Jonathan Vatsa, a former commissioner for information, culture, and
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the leadership of the National Assembly, alleging corruption in the swift approval of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with journalist Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie on Untold Stories, a snippet of which was shared on social media by broadcaster
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has identified inconsistency and lack of coherence as major obstacles to effective policy management in Nigeria. Akume warned that fragmentation across government institutions is slowing down national progress. Speaking at the validation session for the Draft National Policy Development and Management Framework on Tuesday, Akume
The Federal Government has announced plans to implement strict measures against irregular migrants in Nigeria starting from August 1, 2025. To ensure compliance, a three-month grace period will be granted from May 1 to August 1, during which the new Expatriate Administration System will be implemented before enforcement begins. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,
The organized labour in Rivers State has issued a strong warning, threatening strategic actions if the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu is not reversed. In a statement released in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) jointly condemned the
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing a constitutional amendment to mandate that all general elections in Nigeria be conducted on a single day. The bill, sponsored by Imo lawmaker Ikenga Ugochinyere and 35 others, was presented during plenary on Tuesday by House Leader Prof. Julius Ihonvbere. It successfully passed the second reading
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today that its Co-CEO, Han Jong-Hee, has passed away at the age of 63. Han, who was also the CEO of Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) division, played a crucial role in shaping the company’s vision and strategy. Han Jong-Hee joined Samsung in 1982 and rose through the ranks, holding various
The Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) has sanctioned 13 staff members for various offenses, including sexual misconduct, abandonment of duty, and other violations, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to discipline and ethical standards. Commitment to Discipline and Accountability During a press briefing ahead of EKSU’s 29th convocation ceremony, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ayodele, reiterated that his administration
The immediate past Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Professor Kazeem Adekunle Adebiyi, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Governing Board of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa. The appointment, which was approved by Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, was formally conveyed in an official letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor,
