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Senate Confirms Appointment Of Lt Gen. Olufemi Oluyede As Chief Of Defence Staff Of The Armed Forces Of The Federal Repu...
30/10/2025

Senate Confirms Appointment Of Lt Gen. Olufemi Oluyede As Chief Of Defence Staff Of The Armed Forces Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria

Senate Confirms Appointment Of Major General Wahid Shuaibu As Chief Of Army Staff

Senate Confirms Appointment Of Rear Admiral Idi Abbas As Chief Of Naval Staff

Senate Confirms Appointment Of Air Vice Marshal Sunday Aneke As Chief Of The Air Staff

FG RELEASES ₦2.3BN TO CLEAR SALARY, PROMOTION ARREARS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES. The Federal Government has released ₦2.3 ...
30/10/2025

FG RELEASES ₦2.3BN TO CLEAR SALARY, PROMOTION ARREARS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES.

The Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion for Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears to universities across the country, with staff expected to receive payments immediately.

A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, quotes the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, as saying the disbursement was processed through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), reflecting the Tinubu Administration’s commitment to clearing inherited backlogs and improving staff welfare in tertiary institutions.

Dr. Alausa added that the Ministry of Finance and the OAGF are finalizing the release of third party non statutory deductions and pension remittances to NUPEMCO, expected to be completed soon.

He further discloses that the Federal Government has approved the full mainstreaming of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) into university staff salaries from 2026 to ensure timely and sustainable payments. In addition, funds have been released under the Needs Assessment of Nigerian Universities, with budgetary provisions made for its continuity.

The Minister notes that the Yayale Ahmed Negotiating Committee continues to serve as a bridge between the Federal Government and unions in the tertiary education sector.

FRSC PARTNER NAICOM ON INSURANCE ENFORCEMENT AND DIGITALIZING PASSENGERS MANIFESTthe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) a...
30/10/2025

FRSC PARTNER NAICOM ON INSURANCE ENFORCEMENT AND DIGITALIZING PASSENGERS MANIFEST

the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have inaugurated a Joint Task Force on the Enforcement of Compulsory Third-Party motor insurance and the digitalisation of passenger manifest.

In a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Segun Ogungbemide, the strategic partnership aimed at entrenching transparency, accountability, and efficiency within Nigeria’s road transport and insurance ecosystem. The initiative seeks to enforce compliance with third-party motor insurance, digitalise passenger manifests for enhanced safety and traceability, and integrate the FRSC and NAICOM databases to facilitate seamless information sharing and enforcement.

BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Presidential Pardon For Maryam Sanda, 85 Others, Reduces Her Sentence To Six Years
29/10/2025

BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Presidential Pardon For Maryam Sanda, 85 Others, Reduces Her Sentence To Six Years

Info MInister On CNN Urges Global Community To Ignore Negative Narratives About NigeriaThe Minister of Information and N...
29/10/2025

Info MInister On CNN Urges Global Community To Ignore Negative Narratives About Nigeria

The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris says Nigeria is a tolerant country when it comes to Religion, and called on the global community to ignore the negative narratives by some people who might have other motives about the country's security.

The Minister was a guest of CNN and re-echoed the efforts of the government within the last two years in securing likes and properties.

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29/10/2025

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𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐯 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐏𝐂, 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 The Taraba State Governor’s Special Adviser on Political Matters...
29/10/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐯 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐏𝐂, 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬

The Taraba State Governor’s Special Adviser on Political Matters and Special Duties, Josiah Kente, has said that the call for Governor Agbu Kefas to join the All Progressives Congress would boost development in the state.

Meet the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu.✨General Shaibu a member of Course 41 Regular Combatant Cou...
24/10/2025

Meet the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu.✨

General Shaibu a member of Course 41 Regular Combatant Course and from the Nigerian Army Armour Corps. Major General Waidi Shaibu has held significant command positions, including Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai and General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 7th Division, where he led troops in operations against insurgents.

BREAKING!!!STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASEPRESIDENT TINUBU CHANGES SERVICE CHIEFS President Bola Tinubu has made changes in th...
24/10/2025

BREAKING!!!

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU CHANGES SERVICE CHIEFS

President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture.

The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position.

The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expresses most profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and the other Service Chiefs for their patriotic service, and dedicated leadership.

The President charges the newly appointed Service Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them to further enhance the professionalism, vigilance and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

All appointments take immediate effect.

Sunday Dare
Special Adviser to the President
Media & Public Communication
October 24, 2025

Sen. David Jimkuta Sends 40 young constituents to India for Medical and Engineering courses.
30/09/2025

Sen. David Jimkuta Sends 40 young constituents to India for Medical and Engineering courses.

Asake's WAEC result surfaces online
17/09/2025

Asake's WAEC result surfaces online

The Dangote refinery will now supply directly to its customers.Petrol prices at filling stations will change.
15/09/2025

The Dangote refinery will now supply directly to its customers.

Petrol prices at filling stations will change.

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