Eddie Howe has stepped down as manager of Newcastle United, bringing an end to a five-year tenure at St James' Park, according to reports by the BBC and Sky Sports. The 48-year-old took charge of the Magpies in November 2021, replacing Steve Bruce, and oversaw one of the club's most successful periods in recent history. Under Howe, Newcastle ended a decades-long wait for major silverware by winning the League Cup […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned members of the public against scammers and fake websites impersonating its official platforms. The warning, issued via its official social media platforms on Thursday in Abuja, urged applicants to use only authorised portals for all immigration-related services. According to the NIS, the alert became necessary to protect Nigerians and foreign nationals from fraudulent websites designed to exploit unsuspecting applicants seeking passport, visa, and […]
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has admitted that due diligence was not adequately carried out in the process that led to the recognition of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Walson-Jack made the admission while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged operations of the council. She accepted responsibility for the lapse, explaining that her […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of schools across the state, declaring that the protection of pupils, students and teachers remains a top priority. Makinde made this known on Wednesday during a one-day seminar titled “Building Resilient Schools: Strengthening Operational Capacity for Safety, Security and Child Protection in Oyo State Educational Institutions.” Represented by the Head of Operations of the Oyo State […]
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged operations of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has declared the appointment letter presented by the council’s self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, as fake. The committee’s Chairman, Yusuf Gagdi, made the disclosure on Wednesday during the continuation of the investigative hearing in Abuja. Gagdi said the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who appeared […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at Registration Area centres across Osun State until Friday, July 31, 2026, following complaints from voters and large crowds at collection centres. The extension was announced in a statement issued by the Head of Department, Voter Education, Publicity, Gender and Inclusivity, Ariyo Rufus, on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola. According to the […]
Oyo State Governor and Presidential Candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, is set to inaugurate the party’s Oyo State Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council on Friday. The inauguration will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Governor’s Office, Ibadan. According to a statement from the governor’s media office, the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Nureni Adeniran, has […]
The Federal Government exceeded its 2024 borrowing target by N4.79 trillion, raising a total of N12.62 trillion against the budgeted N7.83 trillion, according to the Budget Office's Fourth Quarter and Consolidated Budget Implementation Report for 2024. The report attributed the higher borrowing to a significant revenue shortfall that widened the fiscal deficit beyond projections. Government revenue for the year stood at N20.98 trillion, falling N4.90 trillion short of the budget […]
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the Nigerian Army’s newly established divisions following President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the creation of four additional divisions. The development is part of efforts to strengthen the Army’s force structure, expand its operational presence and improve its response to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. In a statement on Wednesday, Acting Director of […]
