Court orders conduct of PDP National convention for Nov 15,16
Laolu Elijah, Ibadan AN Oyo State High Court has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party to go ahead and hold its national convention fixed for November 15 and 16 The court presided over by Justice A. L. Akintola also ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to monitor and observe the Convention. The election will […]
Tinubu writes senate, seeks fresh ₦1.15trn domestic loan to fund Budget
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking for a fresh ₦1.15 trillion borrowing from the domestic debt market to help finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. The President’s request was conveyed in a letter read yesterday by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio. According to the letter, […]
Police uncover housewife who feigned kidnap, arrest accomplices in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Police command on Tuesday said it uncovered a case of feigned kidnap by a 27-year-old housewife with a view to extorting money from her husband. The police identified the woman as 27-year-old Chioma Success Ezebie and her cousin Osita Godfrey, who was pretending to be negotiating […]
Pay contractors within seven days, Reps order finance, budget ministers
The resolution followed a motion to Matters of Urgent Public Importance by the Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers) at plenary on Tuesday.
Reps adjourn sitting for one week in solidarity with unpaid contractors
The House of Representatives has adjourned plenary for one week in solidarity with unpaid contractors who on Tuesday barricaded the National Assembly entrance in protest over the Federal Government’s failure to settle outstanding debts.
Which record? Haaland warns he can get even better
Erling Haaland has warned opponents he is still not the finished article despite his phenomenal goalscoring record for Manchester City.
Trump: Southern, Middle Belt leaders reject unsolicited U.S. military intervention
The National Caucus of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has reaffirmed its opposition to any form of foreign military intervention in Nigeria, despite escalating attacks by terrorists across the country.
UK govt orders poultry restrictions as avian flu spreads
The UK government on Tuesday ordered all poultry in England to be kept inside due to escalating cases of avian influenza.
FCT residents back Wike’s infrastructural drive
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory FCT have declared support for the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for what they described as his “remarkable leadership and unprecedented developmental strides” since assuming office.
Niger LG Polls: APC sweeps all 25 chairmanship seats
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has released the official results of last Saturday’s local government elections, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) sweeping all 25 chairmanship seats across the state.
Zulum distributes 63 patrol vehicles to strengthen security in Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday distributed 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operating in Maiduguri and neighbouring communities.
Imo Assembly seeks free, compulsory education policy
The Imo House of Assembly on Tuesday urged Gov. Hope Uzodimma to introduce a free and compulsory education policy in all public primary and secondary schools.
Troops neutralise scores of Boko Haram fighters in failed attack on Borno military base
Scores of Boko Haram terrorists were neutralised on Tuesday when they attempted to invade the Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Kangar, Mallamfatori, located in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
He was abducted, not extradited — US-based cleric demands Kanu’s release
A United States–based Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Augustine Odimmegwa, has called for the immediate release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, insisting that his continued detention violates both Nigerian and international law.
2027: Kwara political leaders unite to support Tinubu’s re-election
In a bid to strengthen the political landscape in Kwara State ahead of the 2027 presidential election, key political leaders under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have resolved to work together to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and attract more dividends of democracy to the state.
Cocoa farmers beg Aiyedatiwa to review proposed forest farming policy in Ondo
— Farmers in Idanre, Akure, say the policy threatens their livelihoods By Dayo Johnson, Akure The indigenous cocoa farmers operating within the forest areas of Idanre and Akure in Ondo state have passionately appealed to the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to review the newly proposed Government Policy on farming activities in forest reserves. They specifically […]
