WAEC To Conduct Computer Based WASSCE For Private Candidates

In line with global best practices, the Nigeria National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) wishes to inform the general public, and all its stakeholders, that it has concluded plans to migrate its WASSCE for Private Candidates Examination Diets from Paper and Pencil Test to Computer Based Examination (CBE). The innovation will commence … [Read more…]

FG Flags Off Emergency Repairs on Third Mainland Bridge, Approves Repairs of Over 260 Roads Nationwide

PRESS RELEASE The Renewed Hope administration of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,His Excellency Sen. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR is set to make a historic mark in road Infrastructure revolution in Nigeria. This was revealed by the Hon. Minister of Works, His Excellency, Sen. Engr Nweze David Umahi, Con during the flag-off … [Read more…]

Tinubu Appoints Twenty Federal Commissioners of the National Population Commission [FULL LIST]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of twenty (20) qualified Nigerians to serve as Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC) with nine current Federal Commissioners being appointed to a second term in office: (1) Hon. Emmanuel Trump Eke — Abia (2) Dr. Clifford Zirra — Adamawa — Reappointed (3) Mr. Chidi Christopher … [Read more…]

From Courtrooms to National Conscience: Our Democracy is the Victim – Full Text of Peter Obi’s Press Conference on Supreme Court’s Verdict

Remarks at a Press Conference by Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, Con, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party on The Supreme Court Judgment of 26th October, 2023 On the 2023 Nigeria Presidential ElectionHeld in Abuja, FCT, on Monday, 6th November, 2023. Protocols, 1. Fellow countrymen and women. Gentlemen of the Media, Good day and welcome to … [Read more…]

Ohaneze mourns loss of former Ohaneze Vice President, Dr. Ebigwei

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has received with a rude shock the passing of yet another Igbo Titan, a humanist, erudite scholar, bridge builder, the summary of virtues, a dentist of global renown, community leader, publisher, former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and the Iyase of Okpanam, Dr. Sylvanus Olisanye Ebigwei, DDP, FMCGDP, PhD, MON. … [Read more…]

EFCC Reviews Arrest and Bail Procedure

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reviewed its guidelines on arrest, bail and processing of suspects. The review, which is premised on the need to adhere to the rule of law and international best practices in the treatment of suspects, was rolled out on Monday, October 31, 2023 across all its Commands. In … [Read more…]

EFCC Bans Sting Operations at Night

EFCC PRESS STATEMENT In line with the newly-reviewed procedures on arrest and bail of suspects by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed that sting operations at night time be stopped in all the Commands of the EFCC. He gave the directive in Abuja … [Read more…]

PRESS RELEASE: Ohaneze bewails low interest in Police recruitment by Southeast

I have observed with dismay the nonchalant attitude shown by the youths of the South East of Nigeria towards the ongoing recruitment exercise for General Duty Constables of the Nigeria Police Force. The available information shows that Kaduna State is leading in the on-line application into the Police Force with 20,259 while Anambra State trails … [Read more…]

FOR THE RECORD: Full Text of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s World Press Conference on Supreme Court’s Verdict

Atiku Abubakar

Being text of a World Press Conference on the Presidential Election Petition Judgement by Atiku Abubakar, GCON, Waziri Adamawa, former Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 Election, at the PDP Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, 30th October, 2023. Protocol. Gentlemen of the Press. Someone asked … [Read more…]

Tinubu Appoints New Federal Civil Service Commission Leadership Team

As one of fourteen Federal Executive Bodies into which Section 154 of the Nigerian Constitution (1999, Amended) empowers the president to appoint its Chairman and members, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to serve in the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate: (1) … [Read more…]

Southern, Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum Insist on Restructuring, Release of Nnamdi Kanu

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN AND MIDDLE BELT LEADERS’ FORUM (SMBLF) HELD IN ABUJA, ON THURSDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2023 Leaders and Elders of the South East, South West, South-South, and Middle Belt Regions represented by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Afenifere, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), and the Middle Belt Forum, … [Read more…]

FOR THE RECORD: Full Text of Tinubu’s Remark After Supreme Court Affirmed His Election

STATEMENT BY H.E. PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR IT IS TIME FOR US TO BUILD OUR GREAT NATION TOGETHER I welcome the verdict of the Justice John I. Okoro-led Panel of the Supreme Court on the Presidential Election petitions filed by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, challenging the ruling … [Read more…]