President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Deputy Controller‑General, Olumode Adeyemi, as the new Controller‑General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), with effect from 14th August 2025. The announcement was made by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) in a statement signed by its Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril (Rtd). Adeyemi’s appointment follows the impending retirement of the current Controller‑General, Engr. Jaji Olola Abdulganiyu, who is set…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has expressed concern over the deplorable condition of federal roads across the state, stating that residents are dissatisfied with the Federal Government’s neglect. Fayemi made the remarks during a meeting with his political associates and loyalists in Ekiti, a gathering many political observers believe was aimed at gauging his influence ahead of the 2027 general election. The former governor is thought to…

The Federal Government (FG) has confirmed that the Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line will be completed in 2026. Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, made the announcement during the ongoing government-citizen engagement forum in Kaduna. Alkali disclosed that when President Bola Tinubu assumed office on 29 May 2023, the project was only 15% complete. READ ALSO:FG appeal ignored as 25,000 nurses begin 7-day warning strike  However, he noted that progress had…

The Presidency has affirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is entitled to seek a second term in office, just as his predecessor, the late President Muhammadu Buhari, did. This assertion was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, during an interview with Trust Radio on Wednesday. Mr Onanuga called on political leaders from Northern Nigeria to exercise patience and allow the South…

Ondo State Government has announced a substantial financial commitment to rural infrastructure and a proactive strategy to combat flooding, following a State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The council approved a N3.5 billion counterpart fund for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), alongside a comprehensive flood mapping exercise across the state. Additionally, two new traditional rulers received official recognition. READ ALSO: Ondo govt, REA…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that achieving food sovereignty is a core objective for Nigeria. Shetima, who spoke at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, stated that true national independence is incomplete without it. Shettima called for strengthened global collaboration to build resilient and inclusive food systems across Africa. He outlined President Bola Tinubu’s comprehensive strategy to tackle food security challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations…

Prominent northern political leaders have declared strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, calling for power to remain in the South until 2031 in the interest of national unity and political stability. At a citizens’ engagement forum in Kaduna on Tuesday, key figures from across the region, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors, ministers, and senior officials, rallied behind the president, citing his performance, inclusive governance, and…

In a renewed drive to combat food insecurity and enhance safety across the Southwest, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has joined forces with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in a strategic alliance aimed at agricultural development and regional security. The meeting, held behind closed doors at the Oyo State Government House on Tuesday, focused on developing a unified response to the challenges facing both states, which share borders and similar…

“According to testimonies from old students, current students, and staff members, the school had no toilet facilities for over a decade, forcing students to practice open defecation,” the corps member said.

The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has officially withdrawn the controversial Indigeneship Bill from parliamentary consideration, citing widespread stakeholder concerns and the need for further legislative consultation. The withdrawal was confirmed in a statement issued late Tuesday evening, where Kalu explained that the move was prompted by constructive feedback from a cross-section of Nigerians, as well as the findings of a Bill Analysis…

Kaduna, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that insecurity across northern Nigeria has significantly reduced under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, compared to the previous government. Ribadu made the remarks on Tuesday during a two-day interactive session with northern leaders, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, taking place in Kaduna State. Speaking at the session, the NSA said the decline…

While medical doctors are on a three-day warning strike in Lagos, nurses across the country, especially those in federal government-owned hospitals, are starting a seven-day warning strike by midnight on Tuesday. The warning strike follows a 15-day ultimatum issued to the government by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). The body took the decision at the National Executive Council (NEC) emergency meeting held at the National Hospital,…