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The Federal Government has launched its new, online passport application system today 8 January, 2024 to allow Nigerians to apply for their passport seamlessly. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo had announced in December that the government was working to ensure a fully automated system of passport application in the country....

Globacom subscribers may be unable to make calls to MTN lines soon, due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) disclosed this on Monday in a public notice signed by Director, Public Affairs Department, Reuben Muoka. It stated that the commission granted partial approval for the...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, to its headquarters located in Jabi, Abuja over an alleged N585 million transfered into a private.

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. The President further directs the Executive...

According to eyewitnesses, the kidnappers dressed like herders invaded the estate around 7:30 pm. Eight persons were reportedly kidnapped from the estate while two members of staff were abducted from a nearby hotel. One of the victims who sent a distress message to the estate’s WhatsApp group had said his...

By Augustine Aminu  Contrary to speculations in some sections of the media that theofficials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), carted some documents away from its head office, last Thursday, the management of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has debunked the claim, stating that the officials truly visited, but...

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Plateau State over the killings of innocent perosons in communities in Bokkos, Mangu and Barkin-Ladi Local kGovernment Areas on Christmas Eve. Rt. Hon. Dogara made his feelings known on...

Dr Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation asked the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein to send public funds to a private account, according to a letter obtained by SaharaReporters. The private account belongs to Oniyelu Bridget Mojisola, identified as a project manager...

A former Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking to set aside the judgment of an FCT high court which barred her from holding public office. Justice Peter Kekemeke of the FCT High Court had on Dec. 18 barred Tallen in...

Mark your calendars! The 11th edition of The Future Africa Leaders Awards’ (FALA) highly anticipated grand finale is set to take place on December 31st, 2023, at the Loveworld Crusade Ground, Aseese, Nigeria. The annual event recognizes and empowers young Africans between the ages of 16 and 23 who have...