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Eid-ul-Adha Celebrations: FG Declares June 6,9 Public Holiday

Eid-ul-Adha Celebrations: FG Declares June 6,9 Public Holiday

The Federal Government on Monday declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of…

FG Sues Natasha For Defamation

FG Sues Natasha For Defamation

The Federal Government on Thursday instituted a suit against the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged defamatory remarks made on live television. New Telegraph gathered that the suit marked CR/297/25 and filed…

FG Warns Against Viral Salt Advice

FG Warns Against Viral Salt Advice

The Federal government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, on Wednesday addressed concerns over a viral video in which a respected religious leader urges Nigerians to disregard medical advice on salt consumption. According…

FG Directs WAEC, NECO To Adopt CBT Exams Mode

FG Directs WAEC, NECO To Adopt CBT Exams Mode

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, on Monday directed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to adopt full Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for all their examinations by 2026.…

Trump’s Style Of Govt Feels Like Nigerian Administration — Adichie

Trump’s Style Of Govt Feels Like Nigerian Administration — Adichie

Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has likened the administration and style of governance of the 47th President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, as that of the corrupt and authoritarian systems often seen…

FG Issues Firm Warning To Expatriates, Says Overstay Your Visa, Risk 10-Year Ban

FG Issues Firm Warning To Expatriates, Says Overstay Your Visa, Risk 10-Year Ban

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Interior, has issued a firm immigration penalty to expatriates who intend to overstay their visas beyond six months and beyond. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry…

2024 Flood Victims Reacts To FG Fresh Alert

2024 Flood Victims Reacts To FG Fresh Alert

Following the announcement made by the Federal Government that over 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of flooding this year, the 2024 flood victims have said they are stranded and…

FG Denies Bias In Tinubu’s Federal Appointments

FG Denies Bias In Tinubu’s Federal Appointments

Contrary to the insinuation making rounds on some media outlets, the Federal Government, on Friday, dismissed allegations of bias in the composition of federal appointments. The clarification is coming amid the narrative of President Bola…

FG Announces Closure Of Lagos’ Independence Bridge

FG Announces Closure Of Lagos’ Independence Bridge

The Federal Government on Monday announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting from Tuesday, April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works. This was contained in a press statement issued by the…

FG Appoints New Medical Directors In Kaduna, Borno

FG Appoints New Medical Directors In Kaduna, Borno

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, on Monday, announced the appointment of new Medical Directors for two key health facilities in Northern Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to expand…