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President Bola Tinubu has nominated seven new Ministers in a major restructuring aimed at improving government operations.   The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the presidency after the federal executive council meeting on Wednesday, October 23.   The seven newly nominated ministers are: Dr Nentawe Yilwatda (Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction); Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi (Minister …

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ismail Dabo Haruna, has lamented the kidnap and brutal m8rder of his legislative aide, Nimah Sulaiman, despite ransom payment.   LIB reported that Nimah was kidnapped and killed by suspected ‘one chance’ criminals in Abuja on October 17, 2024.   Moving a motion at plenary on Tuesday, October 22, Haruna, who represents …

The Chief Magistrate Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, has convicted and sentenced a 37-year-old housewife, Fatima Abubakar, to one year imprisonment for child abuse.   The sentence is to be served at a correctional centre without the option of a fine.   Fatima, of Sanda Makama B Ward in Yola South Local Government Area, was arrested on October …

Separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied declaring a sit-at-home exercise for October 21 and 22 in any part of South Eastern Nigeria .   The pro-Biafra group emphasized that it always makes public announcements when it declares a sit-at-home and urged the public to ignore orders from criminals allegedly working to demonize IPOB.   Commercial activities …

The investigative panel set up by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to probe the allegation that cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, spent his six-months jail term in a private apartment and not in a custodial center, has dismissed the claim.   Uju Agomoh who is the Executive Director and founder of Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) …

Don Jazzy has reacted to the allegation made by comedian Oluwadolarz.  The comedian, who recently ventured into music, went on Instagram to claim a particular promoter is asking for g@y s£x in exchange for music promotion.  Music producer, Don Jazzy reacted, writing: “tag the person or its a lie sir.”  

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says the recent attack on its image by Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (Kwara South) was borne out of vendetta rather than based on any altruistic motive or national interest. While contributing to the debate on a ‘Bill for an Act to establish National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation on October 15, …

Kevin Chuwang Pam has lost his dad.  Kevin, who won season 4 of the Big Brither Africa in 2009, announced the sad news on Instagram.  He died on Sunday, October 20.  Kevin shared a reel showing multiple photos of his father as he mourned him.    See below.      

  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied reports claiming that an acting chief of army staff (COAS) has been appointed to stand in for the Army Chief, Taoreed Lagbaja.   In a statement released on Monday, October 21, the DHQ said Lagbaja is currently observing his annual leave and is “hale and hearty”. There have been public concerns about the …

Media personality Toke Makinwa has addressed rumors of her engagement to Faruk after photos of them together at her 40th birthday celebration sparked online speculation. In a statement, Makinwa clarified that Faruk is not her fiancé but a close friend who has supported her during difficult times.   “Faruk was there for me at my lowest, when I had nothing,” …