By Halimot Ibrahim The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Adam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kogi State, over alleged corruption. Yusuf, who had been evading authorities, was apprehended at his residence in Gwagwalada, Abuja, and is now set to face prosecution. The ICPC revealed that its …

By Halimot Ibrahim Nestlé Nigeria has made a significant investment of over N1.8 billion to boost the livelihoods of pastoralists in the Federal Capital Territory, specifically in and around the Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve. The company’s Managing Director, Wassim Elhusseini, announced this during the unveiling of the Nestlé Dairy Demonstration Farm, which is part of the Nestlé Livestock Development Project …

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa The Federal Government has directed the National Council on Education (NCE) to scrap Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School and adopt a compulsory 12 years of uninterrupted basic education in the country. Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, made the call at the 2025 extraordinary National Council on Education meeting in …

Ademola Lookman By Halimot Ibrahim Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman is expected to make his comeback from a knee injury before the end of February. The 27-year-old Nigerian international has been sidelined since sustaining the injury in training last month, missing Atalanta’s last three games across all competitions. Lookman will also sit out both legs of Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League play-off …

By Halimot Ibrahim Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 31 additional states, which would increase the total number of states from 36 to 67. This move aims to address demands for greater representation, economic viability, and regional balance in governance. Breakdown of Proposed States:North Central: Okun, Okura, Confluence (Kogi); …

Tony Elumelu By Halimot Ibrahim Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has urged the global community to rally behind young African entrepreneurs, citing them as the driving force behind the continent’s meaningful and sustainable transformation. Elumelu, Chairman of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, UBA Group Plc, and Heirs Holdings, made this earnest plea while addressing the esteemed Legacy Builders Palm Beach …

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has weighed in on President Bola Tinubu’s request to increase the 2025 budget estimate from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Dele Oye, President of NACCIMA, views the proposed increase as a proactive approach to revenue management and capital investment. However, Oye emphasizes the need for further clarification on …