Local govt. autonomy sacrosanct, has reduced my burden — Alia
— Defends Tinubu’s reforms, says Benue has become Nigeria’s medical tourism hub— Backs state police, pledges prudent use of ‘every kobo accruing’ to improve security, agriculture By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia said on Wednesday that implementation of local government autonomy in the state is sacrosanct and has reduced […]
Senate advances bill to integrate E-Health Services in Nigeria
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the development, coordination and integration of electronic health services in Nigeria. The proposed legislation aims to improve access to healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities, reduce waiting time in […]
Reps begin review of South-South Development Commission Act to expand funding
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday commenced a public hearing on a bill seeking to amend the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) Establishment Act, 2025, to expand the commission’s statutory funding base and strengthen its capacity to address developmental challenges in the oil-producing region. The hearing, organised by the House Committee […]
2027: Accord stakeholders back Gbenga Hashim for president
…Pass vote of no confidence on Tinubu By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Stakeholders of the Accord Party under the aegis of the Accord Alliance Movement have reaffirmed their support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The group also urged the party leadership to upload his details to […]
Otti orders palliative works on flooded section of Opobo–Azumini Federal highway
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed the immediate commencement of palliative works on the flooded section of the Opobo–Azumini Federal Highway at Ovom in Obingwa Local Government Area. The highway, which links Aba to Azumini in Abia State and extends to Ika, Etim Ekpo and Ukanafun local government […]
Jorge Jesus leading candidate to replace Martinez as Portugal coach — Reports
Veteran Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Roberto Martínez as Portugal head coach following the Spaniard’s departure, according to local reports.
Elderly man, son arrested with four guns in Bayelsa
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 68-year-old man and his son for allegedly being in possession of four single-barrel guns concealed in a sack. The suspects, identified as Tibi Friday, 68, and his son, Oyabrade Tibi, 36, both from Futoro Gbene Community in Ekeremor Local Government Area, were intercepted […]
FG: No Nigerian will be left behind in South Africa, says 859 evacuated
…Tinubu orders continued evacuation of willing returnees …Evacuation is free, fully funded by FG — Foreign Affairs Ministry …Government documenting abandoned businesses for possible compensation claims By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Federal Government has assured Nigerians affected by the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa that no citizen willing to return home will be left […]
Tinubu sends two executive bills to Reps, declines assent to two amendment bills
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted two executive bills to the House of Representatives for consideration, including proposals to strengthen senior secondary education administration and reform Nigeria’s criminal justice system, while withholding assent to two amendment bills passed by the National Assembly. The President’s letters were read during Wednesday’s plenary […]
Senate confirms Zainab Marwa as NDDC board member
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing the North-East geopolitical zone. Her confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on NDDC during plenary. The report […]
Northern governors inaugurate security trust fund, appoint Agwai, Yayale Ahmed as co-chairmen
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has inaugurated the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF) and appointed former Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, and former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, as co-chairmen of its Board of Trustees. Other members of the board include former Chief of […]
