Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved his cabinet with immediate effect, issuing directives for outgoing political appointees to hand over responsibilities to senior civil service officials. The decision was announced in a statement signed by his new Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, Thursday evening. According to the statement, the governor instructed all outgoing Commissioners … [Read more…]
Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar has said that the bid to oust the Tinubu-led APC administration begins with the FCT Council elections on February 21. According to a statement released by the media office of the former vice president, Atiku made the assertion on Thursday, February … [Read more…]
By Ezefi Mike Udoh In representative democracy, progress is neither accidental nor instantaneous; it is the cumulative reward of vision sustained, experience deepened, and trust renewed. For Nkanu East and West Federal Constituency, the question before the people is not merely one of choice, but of continuity—whether to consolidate gains already made or to interrupt … [Read more…]
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from the two cases against the former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Egwuatu was recently reassigned the cases by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, and he disclosed that … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has broken its silence over a viral video accusing it of neglecting Ugbene community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area, insisting the claims are false and that it was the community that rejected an intervention project. The General Manager of the Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Monday Diamond … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has launched a major digital skills programme aimed at shifting Nigeria’s status from a consumer of foreign technology to a global supplier of homegrown digital solutions. Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, unveiled the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon and Ericsson Educate … [Read more…]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that the Federal Government has directed it to suspend enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages packaged in PET bottles below 200ml. A press release issued on Thursday morning and signed by the … [Read more…]
Rangers International Women FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Abia Angels in an intense tune-up friendly, just three days after the club’s men’s side faced Abia Warriors in Aba. The reverse fixture had ended 1–1, and Abia Angels arrived in confident mood following a morale-boosting win over reigning champions Bayelsa Queens. But the Flying … [Read more…]
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a human rights lawyer, Ejime Okolie, has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and 19 political parties over imposition of outrageous expression of interest and nomination fees. Mr Okolie, who stated he was suing for himself and on behalf of millions of Nigerian citizens desirous of participating in … [Read more…]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured the National Peace Committee (NPC) that the Commission will take immediate steps to act on security intelligence and risk assessments presented ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections scheduled for 21st February 2026. Prof. Amupitan gave the … [Read more…]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign the amended Electoral Act into law this month. Akpabio made the remark on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session, where lawmakers constituted a 12-member committee to harmonise the Senate’s version of the bill with that passed by the House of Representatives. … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Tuesday predicted an early onset of rainfall in sixteen Nigerian states of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo, and parts of Kebbi, Niger, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Adamawa, and Taraba. It however, said that a late onset is expected over Borno State. NiMet gave the hint at its … [Read more…]