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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, February 4, expressed grave concerns over the unethical practice of transferring ongoing cases without authorisation and the misuse of public office by certain police officers and individuals. These actions, he stated, not only undermine investigations but also erode public trust in the police force. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP made it clear that such practices would no longer be tolerated under his leadership. He emphasised that transparency, professionalism, and accountability must be the core values guiding policing in Nigeria. “The IGP has…

Nigeria has announced significant domestic health sector investments following a shift in the United States’ (U.S.) development assistance policy. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved two major initiatives, aimed at bolstering human capital development and sustaining essential healthcare services across the country. The approved plans include a $1 billion initiative to enhance human capital development and N4.8 billion for the Presidential Treatment Programme for HIV patients. The announcement came after the U.S. government imposed an emergency humanitarian waiver, pausing its previous funding for HIV treatment in developing countries, which included support for Nigeria’s HIV initiatives. Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the…

The Nigerian government has expressed its intention to reduce the country’s reliance on external debt financing as part of a broader strategy to explore alternative sources of funding beyond traditional multilateral loans. This shift is expected to support Nigeria’s long-term economic growth and sustainability. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made this announcement during a meeting with the World Bank Executive Director, Dr. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed. Edun emphasised that the government’s focus remains on fostering a business-friendly environment, one that attracts sustainable investments and drives private sector-led growth. Dr. Ahmed, who is the…

Stakeholders in Ogoniland, Rivers State, including the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and traditional rulers, have praised President Bola Tinubu for signing the bill that establishes the University of Environment and Technology, Tai, in Ogoni. The signing ceremony took place on Monday at the State House in Abuja, with notable attendees including Senator Mpigi Barinada, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila. In his remarks after signing the bill, President Tinubu acknowledged the historical challenges faced by the Ogoni people, particularly environmental degradation, and emphasised the…

The leaders of Mexico and Canada each said they had struck agreements to pause tariffs for 30 days, but levies on products from China were still set to take effect just after midnight. Here are the latest developments. President Trump and the leaders of Mexico and Canada struck last-minute deals on Monday to postpone the imposition of hefty tariffs on goods exported to the United States, averting at least temporarily a damaging trade war that would roil North America and the global economy. Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, after speaking twice by telephone with Mr. Trump, said U.S. tariffs on…

Long before Afrobeats became a global phenomenon, Sade Adu had already placed Nigeria on the Grammy map. Born Helen Folasade Adu in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, in 1959, she moved to England at age four, where she pursued a career in fashion and modelling before transitioning to music. In 1983, she formed the band ‘Sade’ and quickly gained recognition. The following year, she and her team released ‘Diamond Life’, an album that became one of the best-selling debuts by a British female artist, solidifying her place in music history. Sade’s Grammy breakthrough came in 1986, when she won Best New…

The House of Representatives is calling for a substantial increase in the funding allocated to several critical government agencies in the 2025 budget, with proposals to surpass the initial allocations set out in the government’s budget estimates. Speaking on Monday, February 3, Deputy Spokesman of the House, Mr Philip Agbese, revealed that some of the most important agencies driving the nation’s socio-economic development have been earmarked for additional funding in the upcoming fiscal year. With the National Assembly expected to pass the N49.70 trillion 2025 budget proposal this week, Agbese told the press that improving the financial backing for key…

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has revealed that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has provided financial assistance to 600,000 students, amounting to N104 billion, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s education sector. Tinubu made the announcement during the 42nd Founders’ Day and 33rd Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Minna. He stated that the financial support is part of his administration’s commitment to making education more accessible and affordable for Nigerians. “The NELFUND programme aims to provide financial support to students, bridging the gap between financial challenges and access to higher education,” Tinubu said. “With this…

Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to put Nigeria first and align its actions with its rhetoric, particularly in promoting national unity and strengthening the country’s democracy. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed concerns about the growing divisions along ethnic, religious, and class lines since Tinubu took office. He accused the current administration of pursuing a “snatch and grab” agenda with no concrete plans to build a stronger democratic system. “Atiku is deeply concerned about the divisive actions of this administration,”…

Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to put Nigeria first and align its actions with its rhetoric, particularly in promoting national unity and strengthening the country’s democracy. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed concerns about the growing divisions along ethnic, religious, and class lines since Tinubu took office. He accused the current administration of pursuing a “snatch and grab” agenda with no concrete plans to build a stronger democratic system. “Atiku is deeply concerned about the divisive actions of this administration,”…