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The son of the former kogi Governor ,Alhaji Sulaiman Ibrahim idris, popularly known as “Sule”, is reportedly ill. Reports has it and reliable sources confirmed his movement to Cairo in Egypt hospital ,after been diagnosed of an ailment in his “Rectum” known as “Cancer of the Anus”. Sule is a successful business man , a known figure in Kogi politics and the country at large. He has been bedridden over the months and on treatment at an undisclosed location in the capital of Egypt. Investigations revealed that such ailment as…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has applauded several state governments for declaring a public holiday to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448 AH, describing the move as a demonstration of religious tolerance and respect for the rights of Muslims. In a statement issued on Saturday, Executive Director of MURIC, Ishaq Akintola, praised states that observed the holiday and called on the Federal Government to follow suit by officially recognizing the first day of the Islamic calendar as a national public holiday. According to the Islamic human…

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has approved the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Scheme of Service, marking a major milestone in the Commission’s drive towards improved efficiency, professional development and institutional growth.   The approval, described as the first of its kind for NIMC, is expected to provide a structured framework for career progression, organisational effectiveness and improved service delivery within the identity management agency.   The development is part of ongoing reforms being implemented under the leadership of the Director General/Chief…

Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Chris Isiguzo, has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for their commitment to safeguarding lives and maintaining stability across the country, despite the complex challenges confronting the nation’s security architecture. Speaking at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Isiguzo said the successful convening of the summit in the Federal Capital Territory was itself evidence of the tireless efforts of security personnel working daily to keep the country safe. He stressed the need for…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi. The extension, which takes effect from August 1, 2026, will run until February 2027. Adeniyi’s current tenure was originally due to expire on August 1, 2026. The Presidency said the extension is intended to enable the Customs chief to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window initiative, a key trade facilitation programme aimed at improving efficiency in Nigeria’s import and export processes. It will also provide for…

The House of Representatives has responded to recent concerns raised by its Minority Caucus over the country’s security situation, stressed that addressing insecurity required collective action and practical legislative interventions rather than public commentary alone. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akintunde Rotimi Jr., the House acknowledged that security remained one of Nigeria’s most pressing national challenges and noted that the concerns expressed by the Minority Caucus reflected widespread public anxieties about safety and stability across the country. The House, however, emphasized that…