Month: October 2023

Tinubu Receives German Chancellor Scholz At Presidential Villa
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday received the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The chancellor, who is on a two-day visit…

$2.5bn: AGF writes UK, requests Diezani’s extradition
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has submitted a warrant of arrest and request to the Crown Prosecution Services…

Germany reviewing procedures to speed up visa process – Chancellor, Scholz
German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, talks to FRIDAY OLOKOR about diplomatic ties with Nigeria, visa issues, and the Israel-Hamas war, among others What is the purpose of…

Prominent Nigeria Traditional Ruler, Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Dies At 94
Abdul Rahman Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Okene, Kogi state, is dead The paramount ruler of Ebiraland was said to have died in…

FG will tackle tobacco smoking among children — Minister
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackle tobacco use by children in Nigeria. The Minister of Youth and Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, said…

FG approves FRSC PRO’s appointment as DCM
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has approved the promotion of the spokesman of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Bisi…

Alaba Lawson, is dead The Iyalode of Yorubaland
A former National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture and the Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Alaba Lawson, is…

EFCC detains Emefiele over alleged $15b foreign debts, new currency
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday began a full-scale probe of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, with alleged…

President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Tunji Olaopa as the new chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The appointment was confirmed in a statement on…

Eagles maintain 40th position in FIFA rankings
Despite recording a win and a draw in their last friendly games during the international break, their only games since the last FIFA world rankings…