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The play-off system used to determine the final promotion spot from the English Championship is set to undergo a significant expansion beginning next season, following approval by the English Football League (EFL). Under the new arrangement, the number of clubs participating in the post-season play-offs will increase from four to six, creating more opportunities for teams to compete for a place in the Premier League. Traditionally, the top two teams […]

Controversy has emerged following the Federal Government’s approval for the establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company to address persistent national grid failures and electricity blackouts in Nigeria. The approval was granted during a meeting of the Federal Executive Council. Announcing the decision after the meeting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the new company would strengthen the electricity transmission value chain. According to him, the […]

The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has assured residents of improved security in communities affected by bandit attacks in Benue State. Shaibu gave the assurance during his maiden operational visit to army formations in Makurdi, where he assessed ongoing military operations in the area. According to the army chief, additional troops have already been deployed to reinforce security operations and strengthen efforts to curb banditry and other criminal activities […]

The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust has said that the proposed establishment of state police will not provide a comprehensive solution to Nigeria’s security challenges. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, the organisation said it had taken note of recent remarks by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, who indicated that the creation of state police could soon become a reality. While […]

The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdulsalam, over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was presented during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dala, and subsequently read by the Speaker, Ismail Falgore. Lawmakers stated that the action is based on Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the suspension of the recently introduced cashless payment system at Nigerian airports following widespread complaints of traffic congestion and hardship for travellers. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. According to the minister, the cashless payment system was initially introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to curb […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge bordering on alleged non-declaration of assets. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho held that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations against Kyari. The charges also involved Kyari’s two brothers, who were accused of swearing false affidavits to conceal the origin […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force is closely monitoring Islamic groups with allegiances to Middle Eastern countries amid the escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, Disu said developments in the Middle East could have repercussions in Nigeria. He explained that the police […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. During the event, the President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two members of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The swearing-in ceremony took place shortly before the […]