COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AFTER ITS 2025/4TH MEETING HELD IN IBADAN ON MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) @PDPGovOfficial held its 2025/4th Meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, and resolved the following; 1.Noting the nationwide speculations about possible merger of political parties, groups and/or associations, the Forum resolved that … [Read more…]
The political crisis in Rivers has taken a new turn as a coalition of women groups stormed the streets of Port Harcourt in support of the emergency rule in the oil-rich state. The women who were dressed in white marched from the Garrison Flyover to the Isaac Boro Cark and were seen carrying placards with … [Read more…]
A fatal road accident involving two DAF trucks yesterday in Magama Gumau Town, Bauchi State, claimed the life of Usman Magaji, a 23-year-old, while two others were injured. LEADERSHIP learned that one of the trucks, which was loaded with white sand and carrying four occupants, collided with another truck that had broken down on the … [Read more…]
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala says contrary to social media speculations, President Bola Tinubu is not in France for medical treatment. “Sometimes on social media, somebody will be tweeting, you don’t even know who the person is; it can be somebody who has mental health somewhere. You just see that information is coming out. “The president … [Read more…]
A body has been found after an 11-year-old girl went missing in the River Thames, police have said. The Metropolitan Police said they were alerted to a body in the River Thames in Maritime Quay around 9am on Sunday morning. Officers said the body is yet to be formally identified, “however, the family of Kaliyah … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into the military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend. According to the Army, while Kaduna State had recorded over 3,000 applications in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, Enugu State was still struggling with just … [Read more…]
Abia State Government (ABSG) will recruit extra 4,000 teachers to measure up with the upsurge in the enrollment of pupils and students in the basic public schools in the State. Governor Alex Otti disclosed this on Friday, 11th April, while hosting former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to a dinner in Government House Umuahia. … [Read more…]
US President Donald Trump’s administration has exempted smartphones, computers and some other electronic devices from “reciprocal” tariffs, including the 125% levies imposed on Chinese imports. In a notice, US Customs and Border Patrol said that the goods would be excluded from Trump’s 10% global tariff on most countries and the much larger Chinese import tax. … [Read more…]
Isa Umar, Abuja President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi have mourned the passing of football legend, Christian Chukwu. In a post signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, “The President extends his condolences to the family, friends, and … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. Reacting to the development on Saturday, Mbah said, “I received with a deep sense of loss the passing away of Chairman Christian … [Read more…]
China retaliated Friday to higher U.S. tariffs, slapping 125% levies on U.S. goods, but signaled it would apply no further measures in the future. “If the U.S. continues to increase tariffs on Chinese exports, China will not respond,” China’s Ministry of Finance said in a statement announcing the new levies, in a sign that Chinese … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Nigerian Bar Association has stated that it will no longer hold its 2025 Annual General Conference in Rivers State due to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The association has named Enugu State as its new host of the Annual General Conference. In … [Read more…]