< 1 mn read The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed that former Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, remains a strong political force and the leader of the party in Rivers State. As the APC handed party flags to its standard bearers across 21 local government areas ahead of the October 5th LGA elections, Chief Emeka Beke, the […]
< 1 mn read President Tinubu honored Oluwole-Johnson, former Ondo State governorship aspirant and CEO of Benol Management & Development Company, describing him as exceptionally intelligent and forward-thinking. “His rugged determination and tenacity reflected the shared passion we had for Nigeria. While his exuberance sometimes got him into trouble, it was a testament to his vibrant spirit and unwavering […]
2 mn read President Bola Tinubu has approved the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to deploy electric vehicles instead of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in the region. Mohammed Alkali, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NEDC, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday after the commission presented its plan to the President on how […]
< 1 mn read The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Mr. Folashodun Shonubi, who is also the former Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), testified during cross-examination about the objectives behind the Naira redesign. While being questioned by lead defense counsel Mr. Olalekan Ojo (SAN), Shonubi confirmed that the primary goals of the currency […]
< 1 mn read A tragic incident unfolded in Niger State on Tuesday night when a boat carrying approximately 300 passengers capsized in the Gbajibo community of the Mokwa Local Government Area. As of now, 150 people are feared dead following the disaster, which occurred around 8:30 PM. The boat was reportedly returning from a Muslim religious festival known […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to explain the abandonment of the Ogbomoso-Oyo Federal Road project by the contractor. The Senate’s decision was made during a session where they called on Senator Barinada Mpigi, PDP, Rivers South-East, to lead a committee inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the project’s neglect. […]
< 1 mn read The Oyo State Government has announced plans to recruit 791 new officers into various positions within its mainstream civil service. This initiative, described as the largest recruitment drive in two decades, was confirmed by the Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Aderibigbe, during a press briefing in Ibadan on Wednesday. The recruitment […]
2 mn read Youths under the banner of the Ondo State Youth Vanguard have staged a protest against the alleged close association of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, with politicians in the region. They are calling for her redeployment ahead of the upcoming governorship election on November 16. The demonstration took place outside the […]
2 mn read The RevolutionNow movement has resumed its daily protests against bad governance amid ongoing economic hardships in Nigeria. Led by the National Students’ Take It Back Movement, under the direction of Oguntola Sunday, the protesters claimed that some hoodlums exploited the absence of security escorts to launch an attack on them. Wearing identical orange caps, the […]
2 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged Nigerians to hold the Federal Government accountable if its members are compelled to down tools and shut down public universities. The union asserts that it has made every effort to prevent a looming strike, but the government has shown a lack of sincerity in addressing the […]
< 1 mn read Bright Iyamu has been recalled after showing remorse, as announced by the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku. At the resumption of plenary in Benin on Wednesday, Agbebaku informed the assembly that the decision was made to recall the two remaining lawmakers from suspension. The Speaker congratulated the newly elected governor, Monday Okpebholo, on his victory in the […]
2 mn read In commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, the Nigerian Youth Union (NYU) has urged President Bola Tinubu to implement the recommendations from the 2014 National Conference. The call was made by the National President of the Union, Chinonso Obasi, during a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. The theme of the conference, “Nigeria@64: The State […]
< 1 mn read The Imo State Police Command announced on Wednesday that more than eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the burning of the National Open University (NOUN) study center in Eze Oke Nsu, located in the Ehime Mbano Council Area of Imo State, which occurred last Tuesday. Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, […]
2 mn read Many candidates sitting for the IELTS often feel nervous while waiting to enter the exam room. They tend to view it as an interview and frequently worry about being judged on their appearance, prompting them to wear their best outfits. However, I want to emphasize that IELTS speaking is not about your attire or fragrance; […]
< 1 mn read Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, engaged in discussions with European counterparts following Iran’s missile attack on Israel, as reported by state media on Wednesday. According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, Araghchi communicated with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and officials from the UK, France, and other nations. He stated, “The missile attack on Israel […]
< 1 mn read The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) is ramping up search and rescue efforts after a boat mishap in the Gabjibo community of Mokwa Local Government Area. Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, the Director-General of NSEMA, announced this in a statement in Minna on Wednesday. The incident occurred on October 1 at around 8:30 PM on the […]
2 mn read The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to prioritize unity and peaceful coexistence as the nation marks its 64th Independence Anniversary. In a statement commemorating this significant occasion, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh emphasized the importance of national unity, social harmony, and religious tolerance in creating a prosperous future for the country. He […]
2 mn read The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) has scheduled November 2 for the elections of local government chairmen and councillors in the state. This announcement was made by the commission’s chairman, Ayuba Wandai, during a news conference on Wednesday in Lafia. Wandai noted that the current tenure of the 13 local government chairmen and 147 […]
< 1 mn read A Kano State High Court has scheduled October 10 for a ruling on an interlocutory application aimed at restraining the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, from renovating the Nasarawa Mini Palace. The applicants in the case include the Kano State Government, the Attorney General of Kano, and the Kano Emirate Council, represented by […]
< 1 mn read The Oyo State Government has announced plans to recruit 791 new officers across various cadres of its mainstream civil service. Alhaji Kamoru Aderibigbe, Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, made this announcement on Wednesday in Ibadan while addressing newsmen. He detailed that the recruitment would include 230 education officers and 561 other positions, marking […]
