ADC says ruling on INEC timetable will trigger defections from APC

The African Democratic Congress has said the Federal High Court ruling voiding parts of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s regulations for the 2027 elections would trigger a mass defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress. The ADC stated this on Thursday while reacting to the court judgment on INEC’s guidelines relating to the deadline for … [Read more…]

Udeh Congratulates Gov. Mbah on Emergence as APC Governorship Candidate

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has congratulated Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on his unanimous emergence as the APC gubernatorial candidate for a second term across the political wards, local government areas, and senatorial zones of Enugu State. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday, Udeh described the consensus … [Read more…]

Tinubu Appoints Prof Segun Aina New JAMB Registrar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, … [Read more…]

Full list of Oyo school teachers, students abducted

Fresh details have emerged following the abduction of teachers and students during an attack on schools and nearby communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo. The victims were reportedly kidnapped by armed assailants who invaded the area last Friday, targeting Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School. Community sources disclosed … [Read more…]

Police recover 11 stolen bikes in Ebonyi

The Nigeria Police Force, Ebonyi State Command, has dismantled a motorcycle-snatching syndicate operating within and outside the state, leading to the recovery of 11 stolen motorcycles. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a press release made available to journalists. According to the statement, the breakthrough was achieved under … [Read more…]

Gov. Uzodimma defeats Okorocha in Imo APC senatorial primary

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has won the Imo West Senatorial District (Orlu Zone) primary election of the All Progressives Congress, defeating former Governor Rochas Okorocha by a landslide. Uzodimma secured 230,464 votes, while Okorocha polled 1,098 votes in the Option A4 primary conducted on Monday. The declaration was made at the party’s collation headquarters … [Read more…]

Soludo Swears In New Commissioners, Says Public Office Not For Luxury

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has sworn in 18 new commissioners and four agency heads, warning appointees against treating public office as an avenue for personal enrichment. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Executive Council Chambers of the Light House in Awka, formally launched what the governor described as “Team Solution 2.0” for the … [Read more…]

Enugu Marketing Company is Targeting 20,000 Civil Servants for First Phase of Workers’ Food Scheme – MD Ogbuekwe

Mike Ogbuekwe

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Enugu State Marketing Company, Hon. Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, has disclosed that the company is targeting no fewer than 20,000 civil servants under its Workers’ Food Scheme initiative, designed to provide affordable food items and household essentials through a “Buy Now, Pay Later” arrangement. Hon. Ogbuekwe made this known while … [Read more…]

ADC appoints Liyel Imoke, Abdulfatah Ahmed to head presidential primary committees

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, and former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, to lead its presidential primary committees ahead of the party’s forthcoming presidential primaries. According to a statement issued by the party and signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary, while … [Read more…]

Court Grants El-Rufai N100m Bail

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million. Delivering the ruling, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered that the former governor must provide one surety in like sum. The court ruled that the surety must reside in either Maitama or Asokoro districts … [Read more…]