The Nigerian Correctional Service has announced that the 2025 budget will include an increased feeding allowance for inmates aimed at aligning with current economic realities. The spokesperson for the Nasarawa State NCoS Command, Stephen Abene, confirmed the adjustment on Tuesday, noting that the daily allowance per inmate would be raised from N750 to N1,150. “The…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has reportedly suspended two pastors – Ayo Bello and Oke Mayowa over alleged homosexuality. The Pastors, according to gistloverblog, were secretly suspended, adding that the church didn’t make their suspension public so as to cover up the church image. The report alleged that the church sent an emissary…
US announces visa restriction policy for Ghana The United States on Monday announced a visa restriction policy for individuals Washington deems responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana, ahead of the December presidential and parliamentary elections in the West African country. “This visa restriction policy would apply only to specific individuals who undermine democracy and is…
The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nasarawa State command said it arrested illegal Chinese miners in Agwada, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Victor Jerry, the Public Relations Officer of the command who confirmed the development via a telephone interview with Daily Trust in Lafia, on Monday, said the…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says correctional centres across the country will continue to be places of hope for all categories of inmates. Tunji-Ojo said this at a Performance Contract Signing Retreat with the theme “United Front for a Secure Nation and Future” on Monday in Abuja. The minister said this would be achieved…
The governors of Abia and Akwa Ibom states, Alex Otti and Umo Eno, have agreed to work together on repairing major link roads between the two states to boost economic activities and improve transportation. This partnership was confirmed during a condolence visit by Otti to Eno at the Akwa Ibom Government House in Uyo. Otti…
The daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has been appointed Ambassador for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education. The Executive Secretary of the Almajiri Education Commission, Muhammad Sani Idris, announced the appointment, citing Tinubu-Ojo’s passion for education advocacy and supporting vulnerable children. In a statement by the…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Sunday said the fourth body of the Port Harcourt crash victim has been recovered. NSIB spokesperson Bimbo Oladeji, in a statement on Sunday, said, “A floating body was retrieved from the water and was escorted by the Cameroonian Navy to NUIMS Antan, for safe transit through their territorial…
No fewer than 17 Nigerian women trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and repatriated, while five suspected traffickers were arrested by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. NiDCOM spokesperson Abdur-Rahman Balogun said the operation brought the total number of Nigerian girls repatriated from Ghana from July 2024 to 130. He added that the operation, which took…
TINUBU congratulates new Commonwealth SGPresident Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on her election as the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. The President, in a release issued on Saturday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, believed Botchwey’s extensive career in public administration,…
