Robert Ebizimor’s musical discourse on Senator Heineken Lokpobiri
By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Rt. Hon. Heineken Lokpobiri, the former speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, is now a senator. Lokpobiri has detailed me to alert the world to the agreement between Sagbama and Ekeremor on power-sharing. It is like the husband-sharing agreement between the wives of a man. If the Senate goes to […]
INEC extends voter registration by 2 weeks, unveils full self-service option
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration CVR by two weeks, moving the deadline from 10th July to Friday, 24th July, 2026. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee IVEC at the commission, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed this on Friday […]
Ortom condemns killing of ex-Benue SSG, demands arrest of attackers
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Former Benue State Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom, has condemned the killing of former Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), Prof. David Salifu, describing the incident as a tragic reminder of the worsening insecurity in Benue and neighbouring states. Ortom, in a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Paul […]
Ogun 2027: Adeola visits Obasanjo, Amosun, seeks support
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Friday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Governor Ibikunle Amosun in Abeokuta to seek their blessings, guidance and support ahead of the poll. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, said he would incorporate […]
Subscribers recount ordeal during airtime lending shutdown
By Innocent Anaba Many Nigerian telecom subscribers have recounted the hardship they faced following the temporary shutdown of airtime and data lending services occasioned by the regulatory dispute between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and stakeholders in the telecommunications industry. Among those affected is Lagos-based employee, Farouk Rabiu, who described the suspension […]
FG battles health backlash, says 37,000 workers hired
… Admits brain drain, releases ₦32.9bn for PHCsBy Chioma Obinna In the faces of mounting criticism over the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Government on Friday defended its reform efforts, revealing that more than 37,000 health workers have been recruited across federal health institutions since 2023. The government also said over 70,000 frontline […]
