Written by Nigeria’s seasoned diplomat and former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, has passed away at the age of 81. Ambassador Ibrahim, a native of Katsina State and holder of the traditional title Talban Katsina, reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday. The exact cause of his death had not been … Continue reading “Ex-NIA Boss, Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim Dies At 81”
French authorities have instructed Omar bin Laden, the son of the late Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to exit the country due to his social media activity, as announced by France’s Interior Minister on Tuesday. Omar, who is 43 and originally from Saudi Arabia, spent his formative years there before living in Sudan and … Continue reading “Osama Bin Laden’s Son, Omar, Ordered To Leave France”
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has revealed that the recent increase in corps members’ monthly allowance has not been implemented due to funding issues. This announcement follows the Federal Government’s approval to raise the monthly allowance for corps members from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, effective July 2024. … Continue reading “NYSC DG Reveals Why Corpers Have Not Received ₦77,000 Allowance”
The Federal Government has threatened to revoke the contract of Julius Berger (Nig.)Plc, due to a price dispute. SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known during a meeting with Julius Berger (Nig.)Plc, represented by its Executive Director, Projects, Engr. Benjamin Bott. Umahi urged Julius Berger to … Continue reading “‘We Will Terminate The Contract’ – FG Threatens Julius Berger Over Price Dispute”
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 7th October, 2024 1. Tinubu Didn’t Make Himself President Of Nigeria, He Will Serve Another Four Years – Osoba Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has the support … Continue reading “Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 7th October, 2024”
A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and now Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi II, met with his former principal, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on Thursday in Abuja. SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine reports that today’s meeting is their first public meeting in 10 years. It could be recalled that in … Continue reading “‘It Is Inappropriate’ – Says Emir Sanusi After Meeting Jonathan In Abuja, Opens Up About His ‘Sacking’ As CBN Gov”
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians of a peaceful and secure environment for the upcoming Eid-el-Maulud celebrations, emphasizing the deployment of extensive security measures nationwide. In a statement released on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP confirmed that Command Commissioners of Police and their Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General … Continue reading “Eid-el-Maulud: IG Orders Security Beef Up”
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Nigerian Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Maulud Nabiy, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu encouraged Muslims to use the occasion as a time for reflection on the noble life … Continue reading “Tinubu, Speaker Abbas Congratulate Muslims, Urge National Unity On Eid Maulud”
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged Nigerians to reaffirm their trust in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Ganduje made this call in a statement he released in Abuja to celebrate Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Maulud, on Sunday. While asking the faithful to reflect on the Prophet’s exemplary life … Continue reading “Reaffirm Your Trust In Tinubu – Ganduje Begs Nigerians”
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 16th September, 2024 1. President Tinubu Reacts As Over 40 Farmers Die In Zamfara Boat Accident President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of over forty farmers who lost their lives in a … Continue reading “Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 16th September, 2024”