Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned. President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the embattled minister, who had been under public scrutiny for defending himself against allegations of certificate forgery published by PREMIUM TIMES. In a statement released on Monday, October, 6 by the President’s spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President said he has accepted Nnaji’s decision, which came about, ‘following some allegations against him’. The statement recalled that Nnaji was appointed in August 2023. ‘He resigned today in a letter thanking…
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Let’s Unite, Shun Extremism, Sultan And Kukah Appeal To Nigerians
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, have called on Nigerians to unite, irrespective of their religious backgrounds, to make the nation better. The prominent clerics revealed this while speaking at the Abuja launch of retired General Lucky Irabor’s book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ on Friday, October 3, 2025 The Sultan urged Nigerians to work as one big family with different backgrounds to forge ahead. He, however, dismissed the perception that Islam is aimed at capturing power.…
Bauchi Governor: Nigeria Making Strides Despite Challenges
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has felicitated with Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to reflect on the nation’s progress and rededicate themselves to unity and development. In a goodwill message to mark the celebration on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Governor Mohammed described Nigeria’s independence as a “historic milestone” that liberated the nation from colonial rule and set it on the path of self-determination, political growth, and socio-economic advancement. The governor acknowledged that Nigeria’s development path had faced challenges, particularly the…
DANGOTE REFINERY FACES SHUTDOWN THREAT AS PENGASSAN CUTS GAS, CRUDE SUPPLY
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (Pengassan) has directed its members to cut gas supply to the Dangote refinery. Friday, September 26, the association said the refinery laid off some of its staff members, noting that the group was working to “resolve” the issue. Subsequently, the Dangote refinery confirmed sacking some workers, saying that “only a small number were affected” in what it described as a reorganisation exercise. Following the announcement, the association urged the management of the refinery “to recall all terminated Nigerian workers”. In…
NACCIMA Appoints New National Coordinator for NYE Board
NACCIMA Appoints New National Coordinator for NYE Board The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sameera Abubakar Abdullahi from Kano State as the new National Coordinator of the NACCIMA Youth Entrepreneurs (NYE) Board. Dr. Sameera Abdullahi, from Kano State, will lead the NYE Board alongside other elected officers, including Chinedu J. Aniagboso (Anambra State) as Deputy National Coordinator, Prince Lawal Obelawo Dare Isaac (Osun State) as National Secretary, and Abubakar Saulawa (Kaduna State) as National Publicity Secretary. The appointment,…