FG signs deal with Eni, Agip to resolve OPL 245 dispute
The presidency has announced the successful conclusion of a settlement agreement between the federal government, Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited. Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, announced the agreement in a…
Trump says he must be involved in choosing Iran’s next leader
The United States President, Donald Trump, has said he must be involved in the selection of Iran’s next leader following the death of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Trump…
FG approves medical fellowship as equivalent of PhD
The federal government has approved medical fellowships awarded by professional medical colleges as equivalent of PhD degrees in Nigeria. This comes on the heels of a long-standing debate over whether…
FG makes NERD compliance mandatory for NYSC mobilisation, exemption
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has said that compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Data Park (NERD) is now required for participation in, or exemption from the…
Kano Assembly initiates impeachment process against deputy gov
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach…
AGF takes over Malami, son’s trial over alleged terrorism
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assumed control of the prosecution of a former AGF, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, over alleged terrorism-related…
FEC approves 100% annual pay as gratuity for retiring federal civil servants
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved a new exit benefit scheme that will grant retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent to 100 percent of their total annual emolument.…
Court acquits DCP Abba Kyari on asset declaration charges
A federal high court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police, of a 23-count charge of alleged non-declaration of assets filed by the National…
At least 87 dead after US sinks Iranian warship
A US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing at least 87 sailors and leaving dozens missing, officials said. The sinking came…
CBN increases gold holdings to $3.5 billion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has added responsibly sourced gold to its foreign reserves, increasing its gold holdings to $3.5 billion. This move marks a significant step in…
