Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has reappointed three of his former commissioners to serve as special advisers less than 48 hours after their dismissal. The appointments were announced on Tuesday in a statement issued by Mukhtar Gidado, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. The statement described the move as part of the governor’s strategy to ensure “effective leadership, inclusivity, and the attainment of his administration’s developmental goals.”…

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has kicked off 2025 with a significant update, adding 22 Nigerian English words to its collection. This marks another milestone in recognizing the rich and diverse linguistic contributions of Nigeria to global English. Kingsley Ugwuanyi, a lecturer at the University of Nigeria and consultant for the OED, played a pivotal role in this update. On Tuesday, he shared the exciting news on his social media…

In a significant move to enhance efficiency and ensure nationwide accessibility, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the division of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), located in Zaria, Kaduna State, into six regional campuses across the country’s geopolitical zones. This decision, aimed at expanding the college’s reach and improving operational effectiveness, was revealed by the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a statement…

Some prominent politicians in the country, including Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, and Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former presidential candidate, have met with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) leadership in Abuja to strategize ahead of the 2027 general elections. The closed-door meeting, which took place at the SDP national secretariat, has sparked speculations about potential political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. In attendance at the parley…

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State’s Special Adviser on Works, Engr. Ahmad Ishaq has been confirmed dead barely 48 hours after his appointment. Bunkure died on Wednesday, January 8, 2024, in Egypt.He was among 13 Special Advisers, seven Commissioners and six Permanent Secretaries sworn in on Monday at the Kano State government house. Governor Yusuf in a statement on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, described his death as a…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old girl, Princess Okolie, and her boyfriend, Prince Atigbi, for allegedly staging her own kidnapping and demanding a ransom of ₦2 million from her parents. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, announced the arrest via his X page on Wednesday, noting that the Anti-Kidnapping Unit made the apprehension following a thorough investigation. According to the victim’s mother, the incident began on 30 December…

By Alade Adisa A private primary school teacher who was shown in a viral video assaulting a pupil in the Ikorodu area of Lagos was on Wednesday arrested by the police. The female teacher, name unknown, was seen in the video hitting the male pupil on the head due to the boy’s apparent non-compliance with her instructions. The incident which occurred at the Christ-Mitots School, Isawo Road, OlaInukan Bus-Stop, Isawo,…

The China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a loan of $254.76 million (€245 million) to support the construction of Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna railway project. The loan is aimed at providing financial support for the smooth progress of the project, which is expected to enhance regional connectivity and stimulate economic activity. The Kano-Kaduna railway, with a total length of 203 kilometers, is a standard-gauge railway that will provide direct rail connectivity between…

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has claimed that the cabal surrounding President Bola Tinubu is more powerful and dangerous than the one that operated during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, January 7, Dalung described Tinubu’s cabal as highly educated, ambitious, and refined, with a deep understanding of power dynamics, making them adept at manipulating governance and isolating the president.…

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has marked his 60th birthday with a heartfelt reflection on his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to heading Africa’s largest energy company. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, January 8, Kyari, born January 8, 1965, expressed gratitude for the opportunities that led him from an Almajiri (Tsangaya) school pupil to leading…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as he marks his 60th birthday on January 8. In a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Kyari as a “shining example of the ideals of the Renewed Hope Agenda.” Tinubu commended Kyari’s contributions to Nigeria’s…

By Alade Adisa A total of 16,343 students will graduate during the 55th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), as disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola. She made this announcement on Wednesday during a press briefing on activities planned for the event. Among the graduating students, 561 will graduate with first-class honors, 3,910 with second-class upper honors, and 3,723 with second-class lower honors. In addition, the Director-General…