November 29, 2024
No plan to conduct census in 2025- Population commission
The National Population Commission (NPC) says there is no plan to conduct the next census in 2025. Nasir Kwarra, NPC chairman, reportedly announced 2025 as the next date for the upcoming census. Kwarra spoke at the 2024 anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development held in Abuja. “A major setback that we face […]
Just In: Nigerian Army Detains Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo For Three Days In Port Harcourt
Nigerian investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, has been reportedly arrested and detained by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The arrest, which took place three days ago, was confirmed by the Foundation For Investigative Journalism (FIJ) on its official page on Friday morning. It was gathered that Soyombo’s detention may […]
ICYMI: Reps confirm Oluyede as COAS
The House of Representatives on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Lt. Gen. Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The confirmation followed the consideration and approval of the report of the adhoc committee that screened Oluyede on Wednesday. The army chief was earlier appointed in an acting capacity by President Bola […]
Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO director-general
World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was reappointed Friday for a second term, in the shadow of the coming return of Donald Trump and his disdain for international trade rules. Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and the first African to head the WTO, was the only candidate in the race, and had been all but assured […]