2027: Group urges Lawuru to join Warri Reps race
By Progress Godfrey A political group under the umbrella of the Warri Federal Constituency Progressive Forum, (WFCPF) has called on the Executive Officer of Bon Hotel De Tranquil, High Chief Promise Lawuru, to contest the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. The group said the appeal was […]
PRICE-FIXING ROW: Aviation expert faults FG on airline sanctions
Aviation expert, Gbenga Onitilo, Thursday, described Federal Government’s decision to penalise six domestic airlines over what it termed an arbitrary hike in airfares during the Yuletide as laughable, saying government’s response to the issue appears to be punishment before deep analysis of airline economics.
Our son deserves justice — Igbo mothers pray for Kanu in prison
A delegation of prominent Igbo spiritual mothers, led by Chief Mrs. Oliaku Chika Ibeneme, also known as Nne Mmanwu Igbo Niine (Mother of All Igbo Masquerades), paid a solidarity visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
Scores injured as violence erupts during shopping complex flag-off in Adeleke’s hometown
Chaos broke out in Ede, hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke, as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party clashed during the flag-off of a shopping complex reconstruction. Police intervened, firing tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Senate to pass 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31, confirms key appointments
The President of the Senate Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that the Senate Nigeria will pass the N48.472 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31, following a brief adjournment for the Sallah break.
Reps pass ₦2.2trn FCT 2026 Budget for Second Reading
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Nigeria on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to authorise the withdrawal of over ₦2.2 trillion from the Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration for the 2026 financial year. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue […]
