The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. … [Read more…]
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. … [Read more…]
One of the greatest challenges confronting Anambra State today is insecurity. Our once peaceful and vibrant homeland has become a place where fear walks freely, where citizens can no longer move safely from one community to another, and where traders close their shops before nightfall. But let me assure you, addressing insecurity is not rocket … [Read more…]
Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have announced the arrest of the suspected armed robbers linked to the death of an ARISE TV staff member, Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Mr. Barnabas Danlami. The duo lost their lives over the robbery incident at Unique Apartment, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. Our … [Read more…]
The Labour Party Governorship Candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra election, Dr. George Moghalu, has cautioned Ndi Anambra to be vigilant and resist attempts by failed politicians to buy their votes with money. He said any government that has truly delivered on its promises would not need to induce voters, insisting that those who … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tightened its grip on the Senate following the defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing Enugu East, from the Labour Party (LP). Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the defection during Wednesday’s plenary, confirming that the APC now holds 73 out of 109 seats — a clear two-thirds majority in the … [Read more…]
In an effort to guarantee food security in the state, the Enugu State Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Harvesting Hope Caravan (HHC), a flagship programme under the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) in the Office of the Vice President, alongside Pula Advisors, its donor partners, and Leadway Insurance Company. This was … [Read more…]
After deep reflection and consultations with family, associates, and well-meaning Nigerians, I have today [yesterday] tendered my resignation as the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This decision did not come lightly. Over the past week, an orchestrated sustained campaign of falsehood, politically motivated, and malicious attacks have … [Read more…]
PRESIDENT TINUBU ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF GEOFFREY NNAJI AS MINISTER President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him. President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023. He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria. … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking its approval to raise a total of $2.347 billion from the international capital market to fund part of the 2025 budget deficit and refinance Nigeria’s maturing Eurobonds. He also sought approval for issuance of a $500 million debut sovereign Sukuk to support critical … [Read more…]
Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to May Agbamuche, who now serves as the Acting National Chairman of the commission. Agbamuche, recognised as the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body, assumed the role following Yakubu’s handover on Tuesday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners … [Read more…]
…criticizes Soludo for turning 2025 Teachers Day commemoration to political campaign Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra State, George Moghalu, has said Governor Chukwuma Soludo is aware he will not be re-elected in the forthcoming November 8 poll. Moghalu, who recalled his first governorship contest in 2003 under the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, … [Read more…]