This is as the NDLEA secured the conviction of 1,445 drug traffickers in six months.

Lalong, Oyetola, Bagudu, Matawalle and Geidam will join other ex-governors in the 47-person ministerial list.

Demonstrators demanded for ex-NLC leader despite efforts by some senators to calm the crowd.

Power outages like these in Niger are uncommon, however, the nation is highly reliant on Nigeria as its primary source of electricity.

They subsequently moved to the second gate of the Assembly Complex even as Senators immediately entered a closed-door session.

The cause of his death remains unknown.

In a Monday broadcast, Tinubu reeled out measures to cushion the effects but labour said it’s not enough.

He launched the distribution on Tuesday at Muna internally displaced persons camp in Jere LGA of the State.

Talon said the historic invitation of having another leader at the country’s independence celebration was to show respect for Tinubu.

Two million children under five are acutely malnourished in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.

We hope labour won’t go on the streets, said the President’s Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila.

Newly-appointed Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, said there will be no more talking down on Nigerians.

He said “bow and go” screening method is legislative tradition.

“We have proposed the issuance of an Economic Trust Visa whereby we will assist interested investors in checking the profiles of their would-be partners.”

Eye witness account indicated that the crash took place at 2:41 pm while on descent during a test circuit.

Both countries have severed ties with the West, in particular with former colonial power France, and embraced new alliances with Russia.

The protesters asked for provision of palliatives and fuel subsidy, among other demands.

He also spoke on plans to distribute food to the poor.

The President urged him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the new assignment.

The protesting asked for payment of gratuities to retirees who are being owed since 2021.