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2 mn read The Labour Party National Assembly and State Assembly Candidates Forum (NASAF) has strongly condemned recent statements made by the party’s embattled National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure, regarding the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. Abure’s claim that the ticket is no longer reserved for the 2023 candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has been described by NASAF as unfounded […]

< 1 mn read The VOWE Foundation has announced the recipients of its second edition Women Undergraduate Scholarship, awarding twenty exceptional final-year female students from tertiary institutions in Enugu and Imo states. SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: FULL SUPPORT: Funded by Mrs. Sophie Uzodimma Onovo, the scholarship covers full tuition and other educational expenses for the final year of study, alleviating financial […]

< 1 mn read The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has raised concerns regarding inconsistent commencement dates for the Federal Government’s duty-free importation of selected food items. In a petition addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mr. Lucky Amiwero, President of the NCMDLCA, highlighted discrepancies between various official circulars. KEY ISSUES: CONFLICTING DATES: The […]

< 1 mn read At the 2024 Annual Civil-Military Conference organized by Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMICO) at the National Defence College in Abuja, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, represented by Commander Wilson Uwujaren, Director of Public Affairs Directorate, committed to addressing Nigeria’s rising insecurity and banditry by targeting corruption and illicit financial flows. KEY POINTS: EFCC’S STRATEGY: Olukoyede outlined the EFCC’s […]

< 1 mn read Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, took decisive action on Wednesday by locking out staff who failed to adhere to official working hours. This move follows dissatisfaction with the staff’s punctuality and commitment to their duties. KEY POINTS: STAFF LOCKED OUT: Due to their tardiness, staff members were locked […]

< 1 mn read The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Okey Kanu, announced during a press briefing in Umuahia that the resumption date for schools across Abia State has been postponed from Monday, September 16, to Wednesday, September 23. The postponement is attributed to a coinciding Muslim holiday. KEY POINTS: RESUMPTION DATE POSTPONED: Schools will now resume on Wednesday, September […]

2 mn read The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has sharply criticized the government’s handling of the recent collapse of the Alau Dam in Borno, which led to severe flooding across Maiduguri. The flood has displaced thousands of residents, submerged homes—including the palace of the Shehu of Borno—and caused significant damage and loss of life. KEY POINTS: FAILURE IN […]

< 1 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for an immediate halt to the persecution and victimisation of its members, particularly in the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), over their opposition to the controversial promotion of Dr. Isa Pantami to the rank of professor. The union has also raised concerns about similar issues […]

< 1 mn read The Police Command in Anambra State has launched an investigation into the killing of three individuals, including an orphan named Chubuzor Onyesoh, in Enugwu-Ukwu Community, Njikoka area. The victims were reportedly murdered amid a land dispute between Enugwu-Ukwu and Nwafia communities. DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s Public Relations Officer, […]

2 mn read Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the waste of resources caused by the duplication of projects and programs by federal, state, and local governments, as well as foreign donors. He expressed concern over the significant waste incurred from these duplications and vowed that the 10th House of Representatives would work with […]

< 1 mn read The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has traced the origins of Nigeria’s petrol subsidy regime to the administrations of former military Heads of State, General Yakubu Gowon and Olusegun Obasanjo. IMPI alleges that these leaders institutionalized the subsidy during a period of economic stability in Nigeria. SUBSIDY INITIATED AS TEMPORARY MEASURE IMPI explained that […]

< 1 mn read The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has expressed serious concerns regarding safety issues and the use of substandard equipment in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN EMPHASIZES ENFORCEMENT OF SAFETY LAWS Dr. Suleiman Abubakar Gumi, Chairman of the committee, highlighted the House’s dedication to enforcing safety regulations in the […]

2 mn read Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Tony Elumelu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize security measures to address the current food scarcity and attract investment into Nigeria. Speaking at the Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Abuja, Elumelu emphasized the need to tackle insecurity, which he […]

2 mn read Following the devastating flooding that has plagued parts of Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State, since Monday night, Vanguard reports that dangerous animals such as crocodiles and snakes have taken over affected areas, particularly around the Post Office and Monday Market, close to the Shehu Kyarimi Park (Zoo). In addition to the Shehu’s palace, several areas including […]

2 mn read The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rains across the country from Wednesday to Friday. According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja, thunderstorms are expected in parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kaduna States during the morning hours on Wednesday in the northern region. Thunderstorms will also […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Government has praised the resilience of Borno State communities following the devastating flood that affected the region. In a statement, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, expressed the government’s condolences to the victims of the flood caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam. The disaster has resulted in substantial damage […]

< 1 mn read Bello Bala Shagari, Managing Director of the Royal Africa Youths Leadership Forum (RAYLF-AFRICA), has praised Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent visit to Maiduguri following the devastating flooding. Shagari described Shettima’s visit as a reflection of the leadership Nigeria needs at all levels. He acknowledged that while the gesture might seem modest, it underscores a level […]

< 1 mn read Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has stirred controversy by accusing Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen of frequently diving. This criticism follows Osimhen’s recent transfer to Fenerbahce’s rivals, Galatasaray, on a season-long loan from Napoli. Osimhen’s move intensifies the already fierce rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, as both teams vie for the Turkish Super Lig title. With Osimhen […]

2 mn read The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has expressed serious concern over the increasing number of snake bites reported in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. In the past two weeks alone, 16 cases have been recorded. Sir James Iorpuu, Executive Secretary of SEMA, highlighted the issue on Wednesday while launching the distribution of relief materials […]