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President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Anite-Uzoka. This was disclosed in a statement issued today by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga. The President also redeployed Anite-Uzoka to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third ministerial portfolio in the current administration. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu formally conveyed Oyedele’s nomination for Senate confirmation. Until his nomination, Oyedele served as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, where he spearheaded…

*Again, Southern Kaduna Boils By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Heavily armed terrorists have reportedly attacked Angwan Gwari in Tudun Wada community, Kujama, headquarters of Chikun Local Government Area (LGA), southern part of Kaduna State, killing two persons instantly and abducting a dozen others. Eight of the kidnapped persons are members of the Jonathan family resident in the area. The incident which occurred in the early hours of Sunday between 12:00midnight and 2:00am, sparked panic as residents scampered for safety amid sporadic gunshots, while some fled the community altogether. Commandant of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the area, Sule Adams,…

Iranian attacks on Dubai and the closure of its airport have triggered a scramble among the wealthy to leave the emirates via alternative routes on private jets. The normally glitzy city – a playground for billionaires, influencers and millions of international visitors – has been on edge since drones and missiles fired in response to US and Israel strikes on Iran damaged the airport and struck several high-profile hotels and landmarks. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Defence Ministry said it had continued intercepting incoming missiles and drones today, as the country announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran, the…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Following the recent waves of attacks by terrorists in parts of Ekiti State bordering Kogi and Kwara States, the state government has ordered the kick-off of an onslaught against such gunmen and other criminal elements in forests and border communities across the state. The operation, which is a joint effort by security agencies, alongside local operatives, seeks to ward off terrorists and restore peace to communities, especially those bordering Kwara and Kogi States. There have been reported cases of abductions and killings by terrorists in parts of Ikole and Moba local government areas of the state.…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government has declared a 90-day amnesty window for property owners without approved building plans to regularise their properties, as part of ongoing efforts to enforce structured urban development and strengthen regulatory compliance across the state. The government, in a statement issued by the Managing Director (MD) of the State Geographic Information System (ENGIS), Chiwetalu Nwatu, in Enugu, said the initiative, which will be implemented in collaboration with relevant planning authorities, offers owners of existing buildings an opportunity to obtain proper approvals and avoid future sanctions. Under the amnesty, property owners without approved plans are…

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Multi-award-winning journalist, Nnah Douglas, today added another beautiful plume to his cap as leading broadcast outfit, Wazobia FM, crowned him the maiden Newsroom Staff of the Month. The event took place in the newsroom of Cool FM, Wazobia FM and Nigeria Info FM --the outfits in the media group --in Abuja, the nation's capital. Speaking during the presentation of the award, News Manager of the stations, Fidel Oseghale, said the Staff of the Month initiative was introduced to motivate newsroom staff to be more dedicated and committed to duty. On his part, amid roaring applause from…