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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the updated register of voters in Rivers State, along with the list of registered political parties in Nigeria, ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Council elections. In a letter dated March 13, 2025, and signed by the Administrative Secretary, Odor Napoleon Emezuiruke, INEC formally notified the Rivers … [Read more…]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has again written to the Rivers State House of Assembly, proposing Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as the new date for the presentation of the 2025 state budget. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, Governor Fubara recalled his earlier attempt to present the … [Read more…]

A yet-to-be-identified woman has died after jumping into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. The tragic incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront. Reports indicate that the woman plunged into the water, prompting a swift response from Marine Police stationed in the area. Lagos State Police … [Read more…]

…Sets September 2025 Deadline For Completion The reconstruction of the Oron Marine Jetty—an aquatic produce commercial hub, ferry terminal, and leisure resort—will be completed by September this year. The project, aimed at reviving sea trade activities and enhancing marine transport services in the coastal area, was flagged off on Wednesday by Governor Umo Eno in … [Read more…]

Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has said that his governance model was in key alignment with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also known as 2030 Agenda in order to ensure the delivery of the democracy dividends in the state. Governor Mbah, who said this during the hosting of the Regional Stakeholders Consultation on … [Read more…]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu articulated, on Thursday, the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms, saying the primary motive was protecting the interests of future generations. He made these remarks at the State House in Abuja while receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic, during which he served as a … [Read more…]

…I remain the Legislative Leader except the court says otherwise – Odo …I have no hands in the impeachment of Nnamdi Odo – Udenu Council Chairman Doris Ewoh, Enugu Following the news of his impeachment, the Councillor representing Obollo Afor ward in Udenu local government area of Enugu State, Nnamdi Odo, has stated that he … [Read more…]

In line with the directive of the Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, the state government has commenced the payment of gratuities to workers in the state civil service who retired from January this year. Confirming the development to newsmen in his office on Tuesday, the State Accountant General, Mr. Anthony Okenwa, said the government … [Read more…]

Police operatives attached to Nsukka Urban Division, in collaboration with law-abiding citizens, have arrested two male armed robbery suspects, Ugwu Ejiofor, aged 32, and Sunday Ugwuanyi, aged 26, on March 6, 2025, at about 8:40 p.m. One locally made double-barreled pistol loaded with one live cartridge, an ATM card, two mobile phones, a Yamaha motorcycle … [Read more…]

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Tuesday affirmed Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the governor of Ondo State. Justice Lawal Garba delivered the lead judgement of the apex court while dismissing the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi. Aiyedatiwa was inaugurated two weeks ago as the governor of Ondo … [Read more…]

…Says Nigeria has lost a distinguished leader, patriot Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia, describing it as a monumental loss to the nation. Mbah also described the late former federal lawmaker as a distinguished leader, consummate public … [Read more…]