True Local Government Autonomy: The cost of powerlessness of chairmen
For decades, power has remained heavily concentrated in the hands of the federal and state governments
Reps summon CBN Gov, Ministers over delayed contractor payments
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has summoned key financial officers of the Federal Government over the persistent non-payment of contractors for verified projects executed since 2024. Those summoned include the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu; Governor of […]
Tougher days ahead for pipeline vandals as FG targets 2.5m barrels output — Ribadu
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to achieve crude oil production target of 2.5million barrels per day. The National Security, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who stated this on Friday in Yenagoa during a stakeholders meeting organised by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, […]
CCTA faults State Assembly Speakers over refusal to honour Reps summons
By Bayo Wahab The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has come under fire from the Citizens Coalition for Transparency and Accountability (CCTA) for rejecting the summons issued by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions to the Speakers of the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly. In a statement released […]
JAMB releases 2025 UTME results, withholds 39,834 others
The board disclosed that it is withholding the results of 39,834 candidates over issues relating to examination irregularities.
Over 40 CSOs launch climate justice movement, demand FG accountability
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – In a major push for environmental justice, over 40 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across Nigeria have launched the Climate Justice Movement (CJM), demanding accountability from multinational oil corporations and the Federal Government for decades of environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and worsening climate impacts. The coalition is also calling for urgent […]
The Imperative for Kogi East to re-elect Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho: A strategic political priority
As Nigeria approaches another crucial phase in its democratic journey, particularly with the general elections fast approaching, political conversations are intensifying.
25-yr-old man nabbed in Lagos while transporting human organs for rituals
By Efe Onodjae Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, in Lagos while transporting human organs from Edo State to a native doctor for use in money-making rituals. The command, in a statement by its spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said, “Operatives of Odo-Noforija Division have arrested one Samson […]
Ikpeazu built, inaugurated uninhabitable govt house — Abia govt
By Steve Oko Abia State Government has accused the immediate -past Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of building an uninhabitable new Government which he hurriedly inaugurated 24 hours before leaving office. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who made the allegation, further said that the bogus structure was never meant to be a residential building. The Commissioner […]
Infant Mortality: 36,000 children receive Azithromycin treatment in Akwa Ibom
No fewer than 36,000 children have received Azithromycin treatment under the pilot phase of the SARMAAN Project aimed at improving child survival rates in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
EFCC pledges to probe Matawalle over alleged N528bn graft
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to investigate allegations of financial misconduct involving Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense, following a petition submitted by the All Progressives Congress Young Leaders Alliance (APC-YLA). The allegations accuse Matawalle of embezzling over N528 billion during his tenure as […]
How my mother’s lover raped me — 12 year old victim narrates ordeal
•He promised to sponsor my education •Our mother traveled to Libya, father abandoned us By Dayo Johnson, Akure A 35-year old commercial motorcyclist, Ademola Adepetu, has been arrested for allegedly raping his lover’s 12-year old daughter. The victim who narrated her ordeal before an Akure Magistrate court said that she was locked inside a room […]
The accidental rise of Calabar Chic
Stephanie Isuma, popularly known as Calabar Chic, is a talented skit maker, comedienne, and actress who has taken the entertainment industry by storm.
Anambra govt excited over Tinubu’s promises during visit
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State government has expressed excitement over the promises made by President Bola Tinubu during his state visit. The President had, in a speech at a town hall meeting at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, after inaugurating some key projects executed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, made promises of tackling erosion in […]
Lagos LG polls: All set for APC primaries today amid tight security
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries scheduled to hold at the State Secretariat, Acme Road, Ikeja, today, May 10, 2025, all arrangements have been concluded to ensure a successful exercise. The exercise is expected to produce all APC chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the July 12 council polls. Recall that […]
Developing a sports eco-system from the Gateway Games!
This past week, the Governor of Ogun State, Nigeria, Dr. Dapo Abiodun, appointed a Grand Sports Ambassador for the State.
