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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026. Enitan will succeed Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is due to retire from the Federal Civil Service after attaining the statutory retirement age of 60. Enitan, an indigene of Osun State, is currently […] The post Tinubu Appoints New Head Of Service appeared first on…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has directed that looted funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be handed over to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to strengthen its financing operations. Addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji […] The post FEC Orders…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said that more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits exist across Plateau State. Alake said the pits, many of which were dug by former mining companies, posed environmental and safety challenges but could be converted into productive ventures through proper rehabilitation. He stated this in a […] The post Over 4,000 Abandoned Mine Pits In…
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Jacob Irewa of Oworo Estate, Felele, Lokoja, for allegedly pouring petrol on his wife, Berida Irawo, and setting her on fire following a reported domestic dispute. The incident reportedly happened on Friday afternoon at their residence over issues concerning the missing short sleeve shirts of […] The post Teacher Allegedly Sets Wife Ablaze In…
The Police Command in Niger has arrested a suspect for allegedly stealing eight refrigerators from a hotel where he worked. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Minna. According to the spokesperson, following a complaint, police operatives attached to the Tudun-Wada Division arrested Elijah […] The post Police Arrest Suspect…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) teachers into Federal Unity Colleges nationwide in a move aimed at addressing the persistent shortage of teaching personnel in the schools. The approval has been welcomed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, who described it as a major […] The post Tinubu Approves Recruitment Of…
A retired officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), Nwaogu Ezeakolam, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of involvement with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ezeakolam appeared before Justice Mohammed Umar on a four-count charge bordering on alleged support for and membership of the outlawed […] The post Ex-DSS Officer Remanded In…
Temitope Adeshina has delivered one of the most historic performances of Team Nigeria’s campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. She won bronze in the women’s high jump to end a 72-year wait for a Nigerian medal in the event. Kola Daniel, Special Adviser on Media to the Office of the Director General, National […] The post 2026 CWG: Adeshina Ends Nigeria’s 72-year Wait For High Jump Medal…
Tunji Disu, inspector-general of Police (IGP), has declined to produce Adeniyi Adeyemi before the house of representatives ad hoc committee investigating the alleged N1.3 billion budgetary allocation to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). On Monday, the committee directed the IGP to produce Adeyemi for interrogation over the operation of the PFIPC. But […] The post IGP…
A Kebbi State High Court Judge, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, has been abducted by bandits. The high court judge, it was gathered was abducted by gunmen suspected to be bandits in the early hours of Sunday at his home along Zogirma Road in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi. Sources who spoke to our […] The post Bandits Abduct Kebbi High Court Judge appeared first on PEOPLE'S PEN 24 .
