Stakeholders declare child welfare emergency in Nigeria
Stakeholders at a UNICEF–Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, and DAME symposium on Tuesday warned that Nigeria’s worsening child welfare indicators require urgent action, citing widening disparities in access to water, education, health, and protection.
Senate Minority Leader, Moro debunks defection rumour
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro, has dismissed reports alleging that he is preparing to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, Senator Moro described the speculation as “ridiculous,” insisting that he […]
Senate suspends plenary to honour late Okechukwu Ezea
The Senate has suspended plenary to honour Sen. Okechukwu Ezea, LP, Enugu North Senatorial District, who died on Tuesday, 18.
4 feared dead, 5 injured in Asaba land dispute clash
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Four persons were feared dead and five others reportedly sustained gunshot injuries following a violent dispute on Monday at Kilometre 1, Asaba–Benin Expressway, over ownership of a piece of land. According to the caretaker of the affected property, Dalha Muhammad, trouble began around 12 noon when individuals he described as […]
CBN retains interest rate at 27%
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the resolution on Tuesday after the committee concluded its 303rd meeting in Abuja.
Governor Nwifuru presents N884.86bn proposed 2026 Budget to Ebonyi Assembly
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has presented a proposed ₦884,868,327,429.95 budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly.
