Enugu Setting the Pace in Building Tech-driven Societies – Minister of Communications

…Reels out digital initiatives for the state … Mbah: Digital economy is the new oil The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has commended the fast transitioning of Enugu State into a digital economy, saying the state was fast becoming a standard for tech-driven societies under Governor Peter Mbah’s leadership. This … [Read more…]

Bill to Scrap Immunity for Vice President, Governors, Deputies Pass Second Reading in House of Reps

A bill seeking to remove the immunity conferred on the vice president, governors, and their deputies has passed for second reading in the House of Representatives. The constitutional amendment bill sponsored by Hon. Solomon Bob was passed at plenary on Wednesday. Leading the debate, Bob said Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution conferred immunity on … [Read more…]

‘Land Use Act due for review, FG working to produce suitable act’ – VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima said yesterday that Nigeria’s Land Use Act is long overdue for review, adding that the federal government is working towards producing a suitable act that will attract investments. The vice president made the disclosure in Abuja on Thursday while delivering a keynote address at the National Land Conference organised by the … [Read more…]

Eid-El-Fitr: FG declares March 31, April 1 public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday April 1 public holidays for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Tunji-Ojo urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, … [Read more…]

Rivers Sole Administrator suspends all political office holders

The Rivers State Government has announced the suspension of all the political office holders especially those appointed by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Those suspended are Secretary to State Government (SSG), the Chief of Staff, Commissioners, chairmen and members of all boards, councils of agencies, commissions, institutions and parastatals, special advisers, special assistants and senior special … [Read more…]

Senate Passes Bill for Mandatory Registration of Nigerian Citizens

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved a bill requiring mandatory registration for Nigerians in an attempt to reform Nigeria’s identity management system by repealing and reenacting the National Identity Management Commission Act. Additionally, the measure calls for the establishment of a commission and a centralised database to handle citizen registration and identity card issuance. The bill … [Read more…]

[PRESS RELEASE] INEC Says It Has Received Contact Details of Petitioners for Akpoti’s Recall, Lists Next Action

UPDATE ON THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT Further to the statement issued yesterday, Tuesday 25th March 2025, the Commission hereby confirms that the contact address of representatives of the petitioners, their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses have now been provided in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Commission … [Read more…]

‘Submit council reports’, Rivers sole administrator directs LG head

Rivers Sole Administrator Assumes Office 

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration in the 23 local government areas of the state to submit the activities of their respective councils. Ibas said the HLGA appointed by the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, are to submit the report to the Permanent Secretary, … [Read more…]

Tinubu Signs South-West, South-South Commission, Anti-Doping Bills Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has assented to the South-West Development Commission Bill, the South-South Development Commission Bill, and the Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2025. Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, made this known in a statement, noting that the legislations reflect Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance, equitable progress, and Nigeria’s emergence as a … [Read more…]