Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned following allegations of certificate forgery. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the resignation in a statement on Tuesday night. Nnaji came under scrutiny after PREMIUM TIMES reported that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to have obtained. […]

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Tinubu Accepts Yakubu’s Exit as INEC Chairman, Honours Him with National Award

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially accepted the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the completion of his second term in office. Professor Yakubu was first appointed in November 2015 as the 14th chairman of the commission for an initial five-year term. His appointment was renewed […]

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Okpebholo Blasts Obaseki Over Commissioning of Unfinished Projects

Governor vows to complete Stella Obasanjo Hospital and Iyaro Education Hub before year-end Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has criticized the immediate past administration of Mr. Godwin Obaseki for commissioning several uncompleted projects, describing the action as deceptive and a disservice to the people of the state. Okpebholo made the remarks during an inspection […]

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Church of Nigeria Condemns Appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has strongly criticised the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, describing the decision as “devastating” and inconsistent with the current challenges facing the Anglican Communion. In a statement released on Monday and signed by the Archbishop, Metropolitan, and Primate of the Church of Nigeria, […]

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