“We shall continue to ensure access to free and qualitative education for every child in Kaduna, from primary to secondary schools,” he said.

He told them not to let Nigerians down, if not, corrective action will follow.

Not much is known of Ekperikpe Ekpo and it’s unclear why he was picked by Tinubu to man such a critical sector as gas resources.

He also said that the mandate of ECOWAS, as an economic community, is not to impose themselves on a sovereign country.

Several thousand people demonstrated in the capital of Niger on Sunday in support of last month’s military coup, whose leader has warned against outside intervention while proposing a three-year transition

“We have resisted pressure to align ourselves with any one of the global powers and we will not be drawn into a contest between them.”

The junta has said Niger does not want a war but would defend itself against any foreign intervention if compelled to.

It also Intercepted $20miilion counterfeit notes in Abuja.

“I worry if this well-intended palliative will not be used up by political leaders to recoup part of what they spent during elections or to settle their political acolytes.”

Nigeria’s Senate refused to clear El-Rufsi for a ministerial position because of “adverse” security reports.

He explained that the major problem in the society was that of ignorance, shame and stigma.

The advertising company in charge also provided an original payment receipt issued to them by APCON for a 10-hour accelerated vetting.

All changes take immediate effect.

He urged the FG to ensure that the rights of Bawa and Emefiele are respected.

About 6,900 members of Boko Haram had surrendered to the Nigerian authorities and renounced their membership of the terrorist organisation.

“Yunusa-Ari was petitioned over his role in illegally declaring the result of the supplementary 2023 gubernatorial election in Adamawa State while votes were still being counted.”

Northern socio-political group Arewa Consultative Forum said the N5bn grant to the states is shambolic.

Ousted President Bazoum will not be harmed, PM Zeine assured. Meanwhile, Nigeriens protested in Kano and called for Bazoum’s reinstatement.

The relief package was a fulfillment of pledge by the governor two months ago at a Sallah event.

The last-ditch diplomatic effort is to prevent a possible military intervention by the regional bloc.