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The marketing firm handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has withdrawn the aircraft’s listing.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 […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding the state’s agricultural sector and positioning it competitively on the global stage. The governor made the commitment at the Oyo State International Agribusiness Summit 2025, held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan. The two-day summit, themed “Expanding the Oyo State Economy through Agricultural Industrialization,” brought together stakeholders across the agricultural value chain. Governor Makinde […]

The Federal Government has directed all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to fully comply with the mandatory five per cent employment quota for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), warning that excuses for non-compliance will no longer be tolerated. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, issued the directive on Tuesday at the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities Forum in Abuja.According to a statement by his […]

The Senate has commenced the screening process for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominee for Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd). This follows the reading of the President’s nomination letter by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday. Akpabio announced that the screening exercise would begin immediately. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele subsequently moved a motion to suspend relevant rules to allow the nominee, the Special Adviser to the […]