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The marketing firm handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has withdrawn the aircraft’s listing. The jet, previously listed on the company’s website, could no longer be found when our correspondent visited. Manager of Market Research at JetHQ, Laurie Barringer, confirmed that the company no longer has the aircraft listed for sale and directed further inquiries to the Nigerian government. “Thank you for your email. We no […]

Ahead of the December 13 Osun State governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji will today appear before the party’s seven-man screening committee in Abuja. The screening, which started yesterday, had five of the nine aspirants appearing before the committee. Leading the pack, former deputy governor and ex-APC national secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, was screened yesterday by the Obinna Uzor-led seven-man Osun State Governorship Primary […]

The Oyo State Government has constituted a multi-stakeholder committee to address rising concerns surrounding the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road project. The committee includes local government chairmen, mogajis, traditional rulers, community leaders, and representatives of relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The initiative aims to strengthen advocacy efforts and enhance community sensitization as construction progresses. Speaking during a press briefing at the Governor’s Office Complex in Ibadan, the Executive Assistant to […]

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, Retired General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. His confirmation followed a screening session during Wednesday’s plenary, where lawmakers engaged the nominee in an extensive question-and-answer segment. During the screening, General Musa outlined key security challenges facing the country and discussed the strategic reforms he plans to implement upon assuming office. He emphasized the need for […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday swore in five newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), and two commissioners during a brief ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The ceremony took place shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, with the President administering the oath of office in two batches. The first batch comprised the five […]