Daily Dates Nigeria (2024)

24/01/2024

The Federal Capital Police Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged bomb explosion in Maitama, Abuja. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the situation and preliminary findings indicate that an overheated metal refuse container activated under intense heat, exploded and injured two refuse evacuators. “The FCT Police Command hereby wishes to update the public on an alleged explosion on 24/01/2024 at about 1145 hrs, near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises in Maitama, Abuja....

The Federal Capital Police Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged bomb explosion in Maitama,

21/01/2024

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has officially opened its recruitment portal, inviting qualified candidates to apply for diverse positions with vacancies available. Click the link below 👇 CIVIL DEFENCE, CORRECTIONAL, FIRE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BOARD (CDCFIB) RECRUITMENT INTO THE FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING If you have enabled Do Not Disturb (DND) you may not be able to receive our SMS....

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has officially opened its recruitment portal, inviting qualified candidates to

21/01/2024

Al-Kadriyar sisters who were abducted from the Bwari area of Abuja in early January have regained their freedom. Police Public Relations Officer for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Josephine Adeh made the disclosure on Sunday. She said that the "Al-Kadriyar sisters were released around midnight of Saturday." Last week, news emerged that Nabeeha, one of the six sisters, was killed by the abductors....

Al-Kadriyar sisters who were abducted from the Bwari area of Abuja in early January have regained their

18/01/2024

Super Eagles vice captain, William Troost-Ekong, has scored against Cote d’Ivoire. Troost-Ekong and his teammates must avoid defeat against the Elephants to stay in contention for a place in the Round of 16

Super Eagles vice captain, William Troost-Ekong, has scored against Cote d’Ivoire. Troost-Ekong and his t

16/01/2024

Residents in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday evening have reported a loud explosion that rocked the ancient city, with buildings collapsing due to terrific vibration. Sources say houses exploded under the impact of the vibration felt at Awolowo, Bodija, Akobo, and other areas. The number of casualties could not be confirmed as of press time. More to follow...

Residents in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday evening have reported a loud explosion that rocked the

15/01/2024

The management of Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, on Monday, shut down the institution indefinitely and ordered the indefinite postponement of resumption of students for the 2023/2024 academic session. FUTA students had blocked the gates of the institution protesting against the decision of the management of the university to increase tuition fees. The students insisted that the increment be reversed....

The management of Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, on Monday, shut down the

15/01/2024

A family of seven have reportedly died following fire outbreak near Tudun Wada Juma’at Mosque in Kano State. An official of Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullah, confirmed the incident to news men on Monday in Kano. Abdullah disclosed that the incident occurred on Sunday night and it affected father, mother and five of their children. “We received a distress call at Dakata fire station from one Ibrahim Sani at about 12:25 am that there was fire outbreak in a building at Tudun Wada Quarters....

A family of seven have reportedly died following fire outbreak near Tudun Wada Juma’at Mosque in Kano State. A

12/01/2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). This is further to the ongoing investigation of alleged malfeasance in the management of the agency and its programmes. All four (4) Programmes administered by NSIPA, viz; N- Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme and Home Grown School Feeding Programme (the "Programs") have been suspended for a period of six (6) weeks in the first instance....

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment

09/01/2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has slashed the number of people accompanying him on local and foreign trips by 60 percent to reduce cost of governance. The directive announced today by Special Adviser on Media, Ajuri Ngelale also affects the Vice President Kashim Shettima and the First Lady. Henceforth only 20 people will accompany the President on foreign trips and five each for the VP and First Lady....

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has slashed the number of people accompanying him on local and foreign trips by 60

09/01/2024

President Bola Tinubu has summoned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to the Presidential Villa at Abuja. Tunji-Ojo's invitation to the villa follows controversy that hitched the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in the recent days. The award of a consultancy contract to the tune of N438 million, for the National Social Register to New New Planet Projects Ltd, a company the Minister is a beneficial owner is the bane of the crisis.

President Bola Tinubu has summoned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to the Presidential Villa at

08/01/2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect....

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr.

07/01/2024

Following the widespread information circulating regarding the use of public funds by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Honorable Minister of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria, has issued a statement to clear the air. According to the statement: "The Ministry of Information and National Orientation acknowledges the concerns raised by the public regarding the alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation....

Following the widespread information circulating regarding the use of public funds by the Ministry of

06/01/2024

The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, has clarified that the OAGF does not make payments on behalf of MDAs for projects and programmes implemented by the MDAs. Madein was reacting to media reports concerning a request from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to pay grants to vulnerable groups in some States of the Federation....

The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, has clarified that the OAGF does not

04/01/2024

The imam of a masjid in Newark, New Jersey, was shot and killed early on Wednesday morning by an unknown attacker who remains at large. Authorities said in a news conference that Imam Hassan Sharif was found with multiple gunshot wounds outside his masjid, Masjid-Muhammad-Newark, before dawn. He was taken to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Governor Phil Murphy released a statement asking for anyone with information to come forward....

The imam of a masjid in Newark, New Jersey, was shot and killed early on Wednesday morning by an unknown

03/01/2024

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested and detained the suspended National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, Halima Shehu. Shehu was arrested over the ongoing probe into the N37,170,855,753.44 allegedly laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, under former Minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouk. The EFCC operatives stormed NSIPA’s office at the Federal Secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday at about 9 am and whisked Shehu to the EFCC headquarters, Jani, Abuja....

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested and detained the suspended National Coordinator

31/12/2023

The Office of the Accountant General on Saturday said the salaries of Federal Civil Servants have been paid. The Office also assured that civil servants would receive their wage awards as soon as possible. Recall that the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, had in a statement criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to pay civil servants. In a statement on Saturday, spokesperson for the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, said the development was “insensitive and unacceptable”....

The Office of the Accountant General on Saturday said the salaries of Federal Civil Servants have been paid.

27/12/2023

Governor of Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria, Rotimi Akeredolu is dead. A source in the Presidency confirmed Akeredolu’s demise and an official statement will be released soon. Akeredolu, who became the Governor of Ondo in 2017, had announced his decision to embark on a medical leave on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, as a follow-up to his treatment and also handed over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa....

Governor of Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria, Rotimi Akeredolu is dead. A source in the Presidency confirmed

23/12/2023

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, CON, has arrived Makurdi, Benue State, for the first time months after his appointment. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the appointed of Senator George Akume, a former Governor of Benue State on June 2, 2023. He was received by mammoth crowd at the airport. During his remarks, Akume thanked the people of Benue State for their remarkable show of love through the warm reception....

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, CON, has arrived Makurdi, Benue State, for

23/12/2023

The Senate has mandated the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to compel the appearance of the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Magaji, before the Senate Committee on Finance within 24 hours. Invoking Section 89, sub section 2, the Chairman Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, during the budget Defence session on Wednesday, ordered the CAC boss’ appearance over discrepancies detected in the revenue generation and expenditure by the Corporate Affairs Commission....

The Senate has mandated the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to compel the appearance of

13/12/2023

Huge names in the entertainment industry are now openly attending events that benefit Gaza. More than 20,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed by Israel in 60 days; nearly half of them are children. Singer Taylor Swift and actor Selena Gomez were photographed attending a stand-up comedy show on 8 December, with the proceeds of the event going towards humanitarian relief in Gaza....

Huge names in the entertainment industry are now openly attending events that benefit Gaza. More than 20,000

13/12/2023

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has issued a statement to clarify worries on the ongoing Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and suspended salaries of civil servants. The statement reads: "the records of 59,201 Civil Servants, who participated fully in the verification exercise and had no discrepancies in their records were forwarded to the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation for continuous payment of their salaries....

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has issued a statement to clarify worries on the

12/12/2023

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume has debunked the purported fake appointments by unscrupulous elements to swindle unsuspecting individuals. In a statement signed by the Head, Information, Segun Imohiosen, the SGF described as false the information circulating on the social media, emails, text messages, and other outlets urging members of the public to submit their Curriculum Vitae at a fee, to a non-existing desk at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, to facilitate their selection for various federal government appointments....

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume has debunked the purported fake

06/12/2023

UN officials have described the Israeli attacks on Gaza as a “deepening horror” that has now left many Palestinians with nowhere to go. At least 16,248 Palestinians killed This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted on December 10, 1948. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, Volker Türk, UN high commissioner for human rights, urged Israel, Hamas, and international actors with influence to prevent “atrocity crimes” as Israel’s advance into southern Gaza leaves displaced Palestinians with ...

UN officials have described the Israeli attacks on Gaza as a “deepening horror” that has now left many Pal

01/12/2023

A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Friday morning. NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the development in a statement. He said all those onboard survived though they sustained “minor injuries”. The helicopter with the number NAF MI-35P crashed at exactly 7.45 am shortly after it took off for an operation against economic saboteurs in Rivers State....

A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Friday morning. NAF

29/11/2023

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn-in 8 new Permanent Secretaries who successfully scaled the Federal Civil Service’s selection process. The new Permanent Secretaries took the oath of office before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by the President at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The new Permanent Secretaries are; Ndakayo-Aishetu Gogo; Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji; Rimi Nura Abba; Bako Deborah Odoh; Omachi Raymond Omenka; Ahmed Dunoma Umar; Watti Tinuke; and Ella Nicholas Agbo

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn-in 8 new Permanent Secretaries who successfully scaled the Federal Civil

29/11/2023

The Supreme Court has ordered that the old N200, N500, N1000 notes should continue to co-exist with the new notes till further notice.

The Supreme Court has ordered that the old N200, N500, N1000 notes should continue to co-exist with the new

27/11/2023

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with effect from December 1, 2023: Special Adviser to the President, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement on Monday disclosed names of the appointees. In compliance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021, (1) Chief Pius Akinyelure — Non-Executive Board Chairman…...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian

22/11/2023

Federal Capital Territory high court has granted bail to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele in the sum of N300 million. The judge also ordered Emefiele to produce two sureties in like sum. The sureties must have certificates of occupancy and titles of properties within the Maitama district.

Federal Capital Territory high court has granted bail to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria

21/11/2023

A Zenith Bank staff of the Suleja branch identified as Austin Ilom who was reportedly kidnapped 3 weeks ago from his house in Kubwa has died. According to Joe Igbokwe who shared the sad story, wrote: “They asked for 50m ransom, the bank refused to help him because he was kidnapped at home and not on duty, his brother-in-law is a serving senator Agom Jarigbe he only said that he won’t do anything until bank brings their own contribution for his release.”...

A Zenith Bank staff of the Suleja branch identified as Austin Ilom who was reportedly kidnapped 3 weeks ago

19/11/2023

The Appeal Court in Abuja has sacked the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang. Lead Justice, Elfrieda Williams-Dawodu, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue a Certificate of Return to the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Nentawe Goshwe. Justice Williams-Dawodu set aside the judgment of the Tribunal which affirmed the election of Governor Mutfwang, describing it as highly incompetent....

The Appeal Court in Abuja has sacked the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang. Lead Justice, Elfrieda

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