Speaker Abbas hails Ewalefoh’s visionary leadership, dedication to nation-building at 50
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD, GCON, has congratulated the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader and a beacon of service to the nation. In his goodwill message, the Speaker […]
EXPIRATION OF SUSPENSION: PDP kicks as Senate denies Natasha resumption
THE main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has berated Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the National Assembly’s move to stop Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, (PDP, Kogi Central) from returning to the Senate after the expiration of her six-month suspension.
Nigeria, Angola to sign 15 MOUs — Ojukwu
No fewer than 15 Memoranda of Understanding, MoUs, will be signed at the on-going 5th session of the Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Economic Joint Commission, BEJC, which began in Luanda, yesterday.
JAMB age limit policy unconstitutional, must be suspended — Concerned parents
A pressure group under the umbrella of The Movement Against JAMB Injustice, comprising concerned parents, has described the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB’s age limit policy in Nigeria as unconstitutional and should be discarded forthwith.
Allegations of sidelining and marginalizing Igbos in Comptroller General of Customs tenure Extension: Setting record straight
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on July 30, 2025 extended by one year, the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Bashiru Adeniyi
Minister Matawalle commended for committment to national security
The North West Youth Movement Forum has praised Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, for what it described as bold reforms and patriotic leadership in strengthening the country’s security architecture. In a statement on Wednesday, the group’s secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Malumfashi, said Matawalle’s initiatives were restoring confidence in the armed forces and […]
Use FOI to fight corruption, CTA tells Nigerians
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has urged Nigerians to use the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) as a tool to fight corruption and hold leaders accountable, as it closed the Strengthening Accountability and Governance in Nigeria Initiative (SAGNI) project in Abuja. The 12-month project, launched in October 2024 with support […]
ActionAid, PAVE engage communities to proffer solutions to violent extremism in Kano
By Bashir Bello KANO — ActionAid Nigeria, in collaboration with the Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE Network), have engaged relevant stakeholders across communities in Kano to develop local solutions for combating violent extremism in the state. Speaking on behalf of ActionAid Nigeria, the Project Officer of the System and Structure Strengthening Approach Against Radicalization to […]
UK Gov’t, UNICEF donate climate-resilient school, health facilities to Kano Gov’t
By Bashir Bello KANO – The United Kingdom government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, have donated no fewer than 55 climate-resilient schools and primary health care facilities to the Kano State government. The facilities were upgraded under the Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services (CRIBS) project. Speaking during the symbolic handing […]
Nigeria’s digital space blossoms as tech giants, startups showcase at GITEX
By Nnaemeka Umunna Nigeria’s digital space may not remain the same after global and local technology brands showcased innovative products during the just concluded GITEX Nigeria 2025 at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The event, which gathered stakeholders from across industries, highlighted how technology can boost Nigeria’s digital transformation. AI, cybersecurity, broadband […]
No immediate plan to implement 5% fuel tax — Edun
The Federal Government has no immediate plan to implement the 5 per cent Petroleum Products Tax as contained in the Tax Administration Act, 2025.
MRA hails adoption of new policy framework on Information Integrity in Africa, Sahel
Media Rights Agenda MRA has hailed the adoption of a new Policy Framework on Information Integrity in West Africa and the Sahel, describing it as a timely response to the growing wave of disinformation, misinformation and threats to the region’s information ecosystem.
Consistency, ethics remain backbone of leadership – Usunobun Ernest
Real estate guru, Usunobun Ernest, has said that there is no replacement for consistency and professional ethics when it comes to leadership.
Wanted: A ‘one-face’ government
By SUNNY IKHIOYA Everyone, it appears, is acknowledging an economic turnaround in the country, especially with the assumed influence of government’s tough economic policies. So, it is expected that government and its media machinery will be coming out clean with the true situation of things, henceforth. Someone once talked about a ‘two-face’ government; that is what […]
24th annual confab ‘ll inspire women on leadership – WIMBIZ
By Henry Obetta The Women in Management Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) organisation has revealed the theme for its upcoming 24th Annual Conference, scheduled to take place on November 6-7, 2025, at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The conference theme, “O.W.N – Own. Walk. Nurture,” is designed to inspire women to take ownership of […]
As Abia Warriors make continental debut
By Solomon Igwe In a mind-blowing accomplishment, Abia Warriors left fans and football enthusiasts gobsmacked. Like a tornado, they roared onto the Continental stage, defying odds and charting new territory. This major breakthrough, once a mere dream for the average Abia Warriors supporter, is now a jaw-dropping reality. Umu Chineke have broken the shackles of […]
