3 h. ago NSC DG Mourns President Of Taekwondo Federation, Abdullahi Saidu

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC)  Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed shock over the sudden demise of the President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Abdullahi Saidu. Olopade described the death of the Taekwondo boss as a big loss not only to the taekwondo family but the entire sports sector. “Alhaji Saidu was an […]

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4 h. ago Kebbi LG Boss Urges Residents To Extend Lessons Beyond Ramadan

The chairman of Birnin Kebbi local government area in Kebbi State,  Hon. Muhammad Dahiru Ambursa has urged people in the local government to sustain the virtues and lessons learnt during the last Ramadan period. The chairman made the appeal when he spoke with journalists at his residence in Ambursa in commemoration of Sallah celebrations. According […]

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5 h. ago Here are 10 things to know about Bayo Ojulari, new NNPC boss

President Tinubu has named Bashir Ojulari as the new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC Limited. read more Here are 10 things to know about Bayo Ojulari, new NNPC boss

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5 h. ago Mechanical Engineer From Kwara — All You Need To Know About New NNPCL Boss Bashir Ojulari

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), replacing Mele Kyari in a major restructuring of the oil company’s management and board early Wednesday morning. With over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Ojulari brings […]

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5 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As New NNPC Boss

President Bola Tinubu has announced a major restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, effective April 2, 2025. The decision included the removal of the current group chief executive officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, and the NNPCL Board chairman, Pius Akinyelure. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group CEO of […]

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu sacks NNPCL boss Kyari, names Ojulari as replacement

In a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited board, President Bola Tinubu has removed the chairman, Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Ojulari as the new CEO, effective from April 2, 2025. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed the Read More

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11 h. ago FG withdraws allocation of 1,357 housing units over default payment

The Federal Government has revoked the provisional allocation of houses under the National Housing Programme for 1,357 beneficiaries across 33 states due to failure to complete outright payment within the stipulated timeframe. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development confirmed the revocation in an official statement on Tuesday, citing non-compliance with the 90-day payment Read More

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14 h. ago I never believed in Obaseki’s leadership before 2016 – Shaibu

Former Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has disclosed that he never had faith in ex- Governor Godwin Obaseki’s leadership even before they both assumed office on November 12, 2016. Shaibu made this revelation on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm programme, where he spoke about his reservations regarding Obaseki’s leadership capabilities. Read More

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16 h. ago Security agencies will determine whether or not to arrest Natasha – Kogi Commissioner

By John Ogunsemore The Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, should be questioned by security agencies for flouting Governor Usman Ododo’s ban on processions in the state. Fanwo said this during an appearance on Channels TV‘s “Politics Today” programme on Tuesday. However, the commissioner said only the […] The post Security agencies will determine whether or not to arrest Natasha – Kogi Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago PHOTOS: Obi, FRSC zonal boss visit Katsina gov over mother’s death

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, paid a condolence visit to Katsina State Governor Mallam Dikko Radda following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Barebari, who died at the age of 93. This was contained in a statement by Radda’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed and made available Read More

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29 h. ago Delta Govt Addressing Youth Employment With Tech In Agro Business – Peterson 

The special adviser to the Delta State Governor, Hon. Donald Peterson, has said the state government is making significant efforts to transform agriculture through innovative agribusiness initiatives. In a chat with LEADERSHIP, Peterson said the Deltapreneur programme, an initiative of the Delta State government which entails agropreneurship and techpreneurship, aims to tackle unemployment and underemployment in the state. Peterson highlighted the importance of hydroponic […]

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29 h. ago EPL: Man Utd boss Amorim speaks on Fernandes’ transfer to Real Madrid

By Seyi Babalola Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has ruled out the chance of captain Bruno Fernandes joining Real Madrid at the end of the season. Reports emerged at the weekend claiming Real Madrid are keen to add Fernandes to their squad in the summer transfer window. It also claimed that the Spanish La Liga […] The post EPL: Man Utd boss Amorim speaks on Fernandes’ transfer to Real Madrid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Why we deployed 900 personnel for Fitr celebration in Gombe – NSCDC boss

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State Command, has explained why it deployed 900 personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer SC Buhari Saad on Thursday, quoting  Commandant Gyama Gyawiya, the State Commandant of the NSCDC. The Read More

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36 h. ago Crescent varsity nursing students bag multiple certifications

Nursing students of Crescent University, Abeokuta, have achieved three professional certifications namely Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and Public Health Nursing in the space of their five-year Bachelor of Nursing programme. The students in the 400 and 500 levels presented for the 2025 RM examination also scored one hundred per cent. Head of Department of Nursing, Read More

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36 h. ago Why we splashed N70bn on TVET programme – TETFUND boss, Echono

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, highlights TETFUND’s massive investments in research and development and the plan to make the nation an ICT hub, in this interview with ADELANI ADEPEGBA and LARA ADEJORO TETFUND is heavily funding research across the universities. Can you share with us the fruits of your investment in Read More

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39 h. ago Application for National Poverty Eradication Programme NAPEP Recruitment 2025

We wish to inform the general public that the NAPEP recruitment portal 2025 is currently open for registration. The National Poverty Eradication Programme invites interested and qualified persons who are looking to land their entry role in the corporate world to submit an application. Applications for the National Poverty Eradication Programme NAPEP is ongoing. We Read More

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42 h. ago EPL: I’m focused on my players, Rashford is not one of them – Man Utd boss Amorim

By Seyi Babalola Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has declared that Marcus Rashford is not one of his current players. Amorim made this known at his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. Daily Sun reported that Rashford fell out of favour with Amorim at Manchester United. […] The post EPL: I’m focused on my players, Rashford is not one of them – Man Utd boss Amorim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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52 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers as Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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54 h. ago Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies

Tribune Online Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies NIGERIAN banks are increasingly relying on costly short-term commercial papers (CPs) to address liquidity challenges as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) enforces stringent cash reserve policies, driving up deposit costs, Bloomberg reports. Access Holdings Plc, Nigeria’s largest bank by assets, the Providus Bank Limited N100.00 billion Commercial Paper Programme registration of the NOVA Merchant […] Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies Tribune Online

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