< 1 mn read Chief Solomon Arenyeka, the newly elected Delta PDP Chairman, addressed reporters after the party’s inaugural meeting at the PDP Secretariat in Asaba. Arenyeka, who emerged as chairman following the Delegate Congress on August 31, 2024, expressed regret over the PDP’s recent loss to the APC in Edo, asserting that such a situation would not occur […]

< 1 mn read A bill aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution to permit independent candidacies in elections has successfully passed its first reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Akintunde Rotimi (APC-Ekiti), the bill seeks to enable individuals to contest elections without political party sponsorship. FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS, independent candidates must secure verified signatures from at […]

< 1 mn read The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) of planning to finance the upcoming local government elections in Kano State using funds diverted from local councils. Kano State APC chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, made the allegations, claiming that the NNPP aims to use these funds to support selected candidates. He […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has suspended several senior officers following a viral video related to alleged infractions involving Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. The suspended officers include Michael Anugwa and Sikiru Adekunle, both Deputy-Controllers in charge of Medium and Maximum Security Custodial Centres in Kiri-Kiri, Lagos. Additionally, ASC II Ogbule Obinna, stationed at […]

< 1 mn read Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal, has called on religious institutions to refrain from obstructing roads during services, emphasizing the dangers this poses to other road users. Speaking at the 2024 Mega Town Hall Meeting organized by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja, she noted that blocking roads during Friday […]

< 1 mn read Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced he may allocate 10 percent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from the six Area Councils to settle the entitlements of striking teachers. Wike made this statement in Abuja while addressing the ongoing strike by the FCT Wing of the Nigerian Union of Teachers […]

< 1 mn read The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (NNPCL) to permit independent marketers to lift fuel from Dangote Refinery. This resolution was prompted by a motion from Rep. Oboku Oforji (PDP/Bayelsa) during a Thursday plenary session. Oforji highlighted that since the refinery commenced operations on […]

< 1 mn read Edo Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, announced that his election signifies a new dawn for the state during a briefing at the Presidential Villa after presenting his certificate of return to President Bola Tinubu. He expressed his commitment to serving the Edo people and promised to collaborate with the opposition if they have constructive ideas. Okpebholo […]

< 1 mn read Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, have clashed once again regarding the alleged theft of $49.8 billion during Jonathan’s administration. Sanusi, who served as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor from 2009 to 2014, first raised the allegation in 2014, prompting a governmental investigation. He was later […]

< 1 mn read Fresh from their victory in the controversial September 21, 2024 election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor-elect of Edo State, and deputy governor-elect, Dennis Idahosa, knelt to greet President Bola Tinubu. On September 26, 2024, they presented their certificates of return at the Presidential Villa, accompanied by the incumbent deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, and other APC […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government has expressed its awareness of the severe economic challenges confronting Nigerians and is committed to mitigating these effects. During a World Press Conference in Abuja on Thursday, Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), addressed the nation while highlighting activities to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. The anniversary […]

< 1 mn read The Traders Welfare Union of Nigeria held a protest on Wednesday against their leader, Madam Blacky Ogiamen, accusing her of corruption related to N100 million allocated by former Governor Adams Oshiomhole in 2013 to support vulnerable people and market women in Edo State. Led by Union President Comrade Lucky Orukpe, the traders presented a petition […]

< 1 mn read The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has adopted a bill for the approval of a N288 billion supplementary budget for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). President Bola Tinubu communicated the need for this supplementary budget in a letter, attributing it to additional inflows from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) amounting […]

< 1 mn read The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has disbursed N786 billion in loans to 494,819 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide, resulting in the creation of 1.2 million jobs. Mr. Tony Okpanachi, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of DBN, made this announcement during the bank’s fifth annual lecture in Abuja, themed “Empowering Nigerian MSMEs in a […]

< 1 mn read Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, has emphasized the Federal Government’s dedication to prioritizing the welfare, training, and equipment needs of its troops to ensure operational readiness and efficiency. Speaking on the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration in Abuja, Abubakar, represented by Permanent Secretary Dr. Abubakar Kana, highlighted the government’s proactive approach to addressing […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) have reinforced their commitment to enhancing trade relations. This was stated by Amb. Nura Rimi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, during the Inaugural Nigeria-UK Business Dialogue in Abuja. Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost […]

< 1 mn read Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced that foreigners earning income in Nigeria will soon be required to pay taxes under a proposed amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Bill, 2024. Speaking in Abuja, Onanuga explained that the amendment is part of the Economic Stabilisation Bills approved […]

< 1 mn read Chief Edwin Clark, the Federal Commissioner for Information and leader of the Southern and Middlebelt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to prevent powerful politicians from taking control of the State Judiciary and local governments. In a statement addressed to Akpabio, Clark warned against a group of ambitious politicians regrouping to dominate […]

< 1 mn read Over 25 observer groups have expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, particularly criticizing the collation of results at the ward and local government levels. In a joint statement, they claimed that while they were satisfied with results from over 4,500 polling units, the collation process at the Independent […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed deep concern over allegations that officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accepted a N15 million bribe to drop money laundering charges against Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. In a statement signed by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the legal body commended the EFCC’s […]