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South West: North Central: 2.Muhammed IdrisMinister of Information North East: North West: South South: South East: This list of appointments was released by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was pausing new “reciprocal tariffs’’ on most countries for 90 days to allow for negotiations. “It’s an important step toward stabilising the global economy. “Clear, predictable conditions are essential for trade and supply chains to function. “The European Union remains committed to constructive negotiations with the U.S., with the goal of achieving frictionless and mutually beneficial trade,’’ von der Leyen said. On Wednesday, EU member states agreed to retaliatory tariffs of 10 per cent to 25 per cent on U.S. imports, which are…

Former senator and ex-member of the Red Chamber, Shehu Sani, has reacted to the recent statement by immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, in which he claimed to have left office with the same amount of physical wealth as he had when he assumed power in 2015. In a post on his official Facebook page, Sani dismissed the relevance of Buhari’s personal wealth declaration, insisting that the focus should instead be on the condition of the Nigerian people after Buhari’s eight-year rule. “The Almighty Allah knows better about his claim, his family or relations. I think what should matter most is…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, struck out a N50 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government.Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, struck out the suit for lack of diligent prosecution.When the matter was called on Thursday, neither Kanu nor the Federal Government was represented by any lawyer.Justice Ekwo observed that in the last adjourned day, while no lawyer was in court for the IPOB leader, the Federal Government was represented in court by a counsel.The judge, who said that the case had taken three adjournments…

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the management board of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), formerly led by Mr. Dele Ologun as Executive Chairman. The board and its members have been relieved of their duties with immediate effect and directed to hand over all government property in their custody to the agency’s accounting officer. In a swift move to ensure continuity in the administration of Sunshine Stars Football Club, Governor Aiyedatiwa has constituted a caretaker committee to oversee the club’s operations. The committee will be led by Mr. Tokunbo Akinyelure, who will…

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika, made this known in a Special Government Announcement issued on Wednesday morning. According to the statement, “His Excellency, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, has approved the appointments of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. “He has also approved the reconstitution of some boards of agencies, commissions, and parastatals earlier suspended.” The statement added…

Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has revealed that his legal team appeared in court on Tuesday morning to address key administrative issues related to the case of Quadri Yusuf Alabi. Effiong stated that these steps are necessary to pave the way for swift and appropriate legal action aimed at securing Alabi’s release. “We are in the court this morning to address administrative issues that need to be resolved to enable us take swift and the appropriate legal measures towards securing the freedom of Quadri Yusuf Alabi,” he noted. The lawyer assured that a detailed statement will be released in the…

A Zenith Bank Plc’s staff member, Femi Remigus, on Tuesday tendered exhibits against Mr Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, in the alleged money laundering trial to the tune of N3 billion.Remigus, a Compliance Officer, tendered the exhibits while being led in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja.The banker was the 6th prosecution witness (PW-6) in the ongoing trial of Ali, who is also a nephew to ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi. The EFCC had,…

An Inspector with the Nigerian Police, Stephen Enang on Tuesday night in Calabar died while watching the Champions League match between Arsenal and Real Madrid at a football viewing center. Enang, said to be a diehard fan of Arsenal, was until his death, attached to the Akim Police Division, along IBB Way in Calabar. He was said to be a regular caller at the football viewing center located at Abang-Asang Street, Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River, where the tragedy struck. He was also said not to have displayed any sign of illness before the game, and even…

Dignitaries gathered at the 28th Convocation Lecture of Lagos State University (LASU), titled “Patriotism, Citizenship and National Ownership: The Imperative of Collective Responsibility,” delivered by the Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, on Tuesday, 8th April 2025. The event, held in front of a packed Buba Marwa Auditorium, formed a key part of the university’s 28th Convocation Ceremony. The Lecture was chaired by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and witnessed the presence of other eminent Nigerians from various sectors who came to lend their voices and presence to the theme…