The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced “a work-free day on Friday,” and imposed a restriction of movement from 8 pm on Friday until 6 pm on Saturday ahead of the Area Council elections. Wike made the announcement in a special broadcast on national television and radio stations on Thursday, urging residents to … [Read more…]
Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu. This followed the recent intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the lingering crisis between the governor and the 27 lawmakers of the Assembly loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The lawmakers … [Read more…]
…as Enugu Govt sets aside N32 billion for pensions, gratuities in 2026 budget Labour leaders in Enugu State have applauded Governor Peter Mbah following what they described as a productive and solution-driven consultative meeting, expressing excitement over a new welfare interventions for workers and retirees. The commendation came after a strategic engagement between the governor … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered another major blow in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of Saturday’s Area Council elections, with its chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) stepping down to support his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart. Hon. Zadna Dantani announced his withdrawal from the race on Thursday, throwing his … [Read more…]
By Ikechukwu Amaechi When TheNiche exclusively reported on February 13, that a few hours after announcing the 2027 elections timetable, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was set to tinker with the schedule due to pressure from some Muslim groups, many were incredulous. Earlier that day, INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, after waiting endlessly for the National … [Read more…]
As Christians and Muslims in Nigeria and across the world mark the beginning of Lent and Ramadan, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Governor Peter Mbah, has enjoined Nigerians of both faiths to see the unique convergence as a divine call to embrace values that promote unity, love, service and peaceful co-existence. Governor Mbah noted that … [Read more…]
The Anambra State Police Command has urged families, employers, and communities to adopt proactive conflict management strategies following the killing of a trader by his 21-year-old apprentice during a domestic dispute in Onitsha. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the incident which occurred on Sunday at the Fegge … [Read more…]
The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to translating innovation-driven policies into measurable national outcomes. Speaking at the 2-Day Strategic Workshop on the Implementation of Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables held at Lake Greenfield Hotel, Abuja, the Minister emphasized that Science, Technology and Innovation … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Rector of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Professor Gozie S. Ogbodo, has outlined key achievements of his administration and unveiled a reform agenda aimed at repositioning the institution for greater impact ahead of the institution’s 43rd–50th Convocation Ceremony. He made this known during a press conference held on Monday, … [Read more…]
Exclusive Political Feature With political realignments gradually unfolding ahead of the 2027 general elections, Comrade Chidiebere Aniagu, South East Chairman of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), has formally declared his intention to contest for the Enugu North and South Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. His entry introduces an organized … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday pay an official visit to Adamawa State, less than 48 hours after he made a similar visit to Kebbi, a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has disclosed. During the one-day visit, President Tinubu will inaugurate completed projects, meet with top government … [Read more…]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that he will only support any candidate who supports President Bola Tinubu, irrespective of political party in the forthcoming FCT Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21. Wike stated this in Abuja on Saturday during Senator Sandy Onor’s 60th birthday, a celebration of … [Read more…]