Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, SAN, has stated that Nigeria will henceforth commercialise its research outcomes into viable products. Udeh, who is among President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s entourage to Türkiye, revealed this while speaking to ARISE News. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria noted that Türkiye had become advanced in turning … [Read more…]
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has declared that there will be no reversal of the decision to shut the Onitsha Main Market, insisting that the continued Monday sit-at-home by traders amounts to deliberate economic sabotage. Speaking at a press briefing in Awka on Wednesday, Soludo said the state government would not hesitate to revoke shop … [Read more…]
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday formally welcomed the new Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Aina Olusola, with a charge to intensify the fight against all forms of criminality and criminal elements as well as bring to justice any person found to be illegally in possession of firearms. He underscored the fact that maintenance of … [Read more…]
The Conference of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has threatened to sue the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, if he goes ahead to implement the initiative to float Edo Airline. The registered parties urged the governor to stop “all these wasteful spendings that are not beneficial to the people of Edo State”, saying the registered parties … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to building a knowledge-based economy driven by Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, said this at the opening of a two-day 7th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) in Abuja on Wednesday. The conference was … [Read more…]
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the immediate recruitment of 5,000 indigenes into the state civil service to enhance administrative efficiency and public service delivery. This decision was reached during the second council meeting of 2026, presided by Governor Siminalayi Fubara with his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, in attendance, held in Government House, Port … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday stumbled and fell during a ceremonial march-past organised for his reception at the parade ground in Türkiye. The incident occurred as the President joined the guard of honour, drawing momentary attention before the programme continued without disruption. A video posted on X by Turkish digital news platform Nefes Gazetesi … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a new digital court building constructed by his administration, describing it as a giant step in his administration’s prioritisation of speedy justice delivery in the state. Mbah said, technological integration, when combined with judicial financial autonomy, which was already in effect in the state, would ensure … [Read more…]
The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Dr. George Moghalu has formally resigned his membership of the party. The former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) conveyed his decision in a letter dated January 26, 2026, which he personally signed and submitted to the Chairman of … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu Christian leaders across Igboland, in partnership with Ohaneze Ndigbo, have agreed to dedicate the last Saturday of January every year as a day of thanksgiving to God for His love, mercy, and grace upon the Igbo people, particularly for saving them from extermination during the Nigeria–Biafra Civil War of 1967–1970. The event … [Read more…]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has finally confirmed that there was a coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. In October 2025, the federal government announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to celebrate the country’s 65th independence anniversary on October 1. Days later, reports swirled that the cancellation of the independence anniversary event was … [Read more…]
By Christian ABURIME Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo has ordered the immediate shut down of the Onitsha Main Market for one week, following defiance of the market leadership to open, against government directive. Governor Soludo’s order for a one-week shutdown of the sprawling market is more than an administrative penalty. It is the … [Read more…]