The Senate has expressed satisfaction with the calibre of people being appointed by President Bola Tinubu to manage key sectors of the economy, for improved productivity, revenue generation and efficiency across board. Senator Barau Emerges APC Candidate for Kano North At the screening of the recently appointed Chairman and executive commissioners for the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, the senate committee on Petroleum, Upstream, asked the appointees to be innovative as regulators to enable Nigeria maximally benefit as a major player in the industry. Tinubu Renews Tenure of Three Federal Permanent Secretaries Those appointed are Senator Magnus Abe, as…
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Coach of the Congo DR national football team, Sebastien Desabre, has stated that his squad is highly motivated as they prepare for their crucial upcoming World Cup qualifier. Desabre, who has been in charge for three and a half years, highlighted the long journey his team has undertaken to reach this stage. According to a post obtained from FIFA’s website on Monday, Desabre said, “This final will be our 13th match since our qualifying campaign began. It’s definitely been a long road to get here, and we’ve worked our way through every stage,” he said. Reflecting on the team’s journey,…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance, praising his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public service. Speaking at the brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Tinubu described the appointment as a vote of confidence in Oyedele and lauded his efforts in coordinating Nigeria’s tax reform initiatives. Nigeria’s Economic Future Lies Beyond Oil- Minister The President highlighted Oyedele’s deep knowledge of tax policy, which has been pivotal in shaping reforms aimed at simplifying the tax system, expanding the revenue base,…
The Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC has announced the nationwide deployment of personnel and logistics for the 2026 Eid-El-Fitri Special Patrol Operations, scheduled to run from 17 to 22 March 2026. The move is aimed at ensuring safe travels for motorists during the festive season. In a statement, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, emphasized that the operation aligns with the Corps’ statutory responsibility to reduce road traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries, while ensuring free flow of traffic on major highways. FRSC Returns ₦3.7m Found at Kaduna Crash Scene The special patrol will feature increased visibility, strategic deployment of rescue teams,…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control NAFDAC has announced a voluntary recall of all lots of the male enhancement dietary supplement MR.7 SUPER 700000 capsules, citing serious safety concerns. In a notice via its X handle on Monday, the agency said the recall follows an analysis by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which found the product contains undeclared active ingredients—sildenafil and tadalafil. “Sildenafil and tadalafil are phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors found in FDA-approved products for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction. “The presence of sildenafil and tadalafil in “MR.7 SUPER 700000’’ capsules renders them unapproved…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that a Kaduna–Abuja bound train was involved in an early morning accident that briefly disrupted operations and left some passengers with minor injuries. According to the corporation, the incident caused temporary panic among passengers but was swiftly addressed by emergency responders. Ex-NRC MD Remanded Over ₦165m, $385,000 Alleged Fraud In a statement signed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, preliminary findings revealed that the incident involved a rear locomotive and a passenger coach. Opeifa explained that the rear locomotive made contact with the passenger coach, leading to a disconnection…
Operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps attached to the Zaria Unit Command, Kaduna State, have recovered and returned ₦3,727,500 in cash, alongside valuables worth about ₦500,000, from the scene of a fatal road crash. The incident occurred on Sunday, 15 March 2026, along the Zaria–Funtua Highway near Zaria Academy, involving a Toyota Corolla and a Peugeot 806 carrying nine passengers. A statement issued on Monday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Felicia Kalu, said one passenger died at the scene, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries. FRSC Reinforces Zero-Tolerance, Convicts 36 Drivers in Anambra “Upon receiving the…
The management of Northwest University Kano has responded to a complaint circulating on social media regarding difficulty accessing lecture halls on the upper floors of its City Campus in Kano. The complaint was raised by a 300-level student of the Faculty of Computing, Aminu Ja’afar Muhammad, popularly known as Alamein, who highlighted the challenges faced in reaching lecture venues located on higher floors of the campus building at Gidan Ado Bayero, Kofar Nassarawa. In a statement issued on March 16, the university acknowledged the concerns raised, noting that the difficulty arose from the temporary non-functionality of the elevators in the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC on Sunday demanded urgent intervention from the Federal Government to cushion the effects of the recent spike in petrol prices, calling for a cost-of-living allowance, a wage award for workers, tax relief, and immediate steps to revive the country’s public refineries. The labour body said the sharp rise in fuel prices—now selling between N1,170 and N1,300 per litre—has worsened the economic hardship facing Nigerian workers and citizens, warning that the nation risks severe social unrest if urgent measures are not taken. NLC Rejects N6 Trillion Power Bailout, Calls for Structural Reforms The NLC also accused…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has condemned what it described as a violent attack by suspected political thugs linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on its members during a political gathering in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State. In a press statement issued on March 15, the spokesperson of the movement, Habibu Sale Mohammed, said the incident occurred during a peaceful gathering organized to receive prominent defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Kwankwasiyya Applauds NNPP’s Strategic Appointments in N/west According to the statement, the event was lawful and had been duly communicated…