By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Theresa Ushie, the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, for three months over allegations of misconduct and corrupt practices. The suspension was made in accordance with Section 14(3) of the Cross River Local Government Laws, 2025....
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By ABDULLAHI MOHAMMED, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Since return to democracy, Nigeria has been confronted with multi-pronged security challenges. In the North-East, the terrorist group, Boko Haram, has carried out a bloody campaign against western education. Similarly, in the North-Central, farmers-herders clashes are rampant; in the North-West, bandits...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Jahr Patriotic Forum has distanced itself from a recent letter addressed to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang over insecurity in Kanam Local Government Area, describing its language as offensive, misleading, and unrepresentative of the Jahr people. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday at...
President Bola Tinubu has advised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to ignore critics and focus on his mandate to transform the nation’s capital, Abuja. Tinubu made the remarks during the inauguration of the refurbished International Conference Centre, Abuja, which was renamed in his honor as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – National Assembly has revealed plans to initiate a bill to ensure that Presidents-elect are sworn in the arcade of the National Assembly, a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele disclosed this while responding to questions on the June 12 anniversary....
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has won the Best International Act award at the 2025 BET Awards, marking a significant milestone in her career. The 21-year-old singer, who was nominated in three categories, including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Best New Artist, took home the...
A heartbreaking incident has occurred in Umuoba-Uratta, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, where a 20-month-old child, Emmanuel Eleweke, was killed by a stray bullet. The tragic event took place around 10 pm on Monday, leaving the family and community in shock. *Mysterious circumstances* The child’s mother,...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The 2025 BET Awards celebrated the best in music, film, sports recognizing outstanding talent and achievements in the industry. Here is the full list of winners: *FULL LIST OF WINNERS – BET AWARDS 2025**Album of the Year*$ome $exy $ongs 4 U — Drake & Partynextdoor11:11...
Appeal Court in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) management seeking to introduce fresh evidence in a N2.5 billion judgment debt owed to 110 disengaged workers. Justice O.O Oyewunmi dismissed the appeal, holding that the requirements for granting such prayers were not met by...
By BARBARA KALU, Yenagoa – Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the G5 members for their commitment to zoning the presidential ticket to the South and recognizing Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the party. The Bayelsa...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Taraba State Government has extended a helping hand to the victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, with a donation of N50 million. A delegation led by Senator Manu Haruna, representing Taraba Central, visited Niger State Governor Muhammad Bago in Minna...
Senegal made history by becoming the first African team to beat England in 22 games, winning 3-1 in a friendly match at the City Ground in Nottingham, UK. The victory stretched Senegal’s unbeaten streak to 24 games, thanks to goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra, and Cheikh Sabaly. England...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has sympathised with his counterpart in Niger State, Mohammed Bago, over last month’s flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area. During a visit on Tuesday at the Government House in Minna, Zulum announced the donation of N300m to...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – The former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien has criticized Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom for allegedly putting elected officials under pressure to defect with him to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Eno, who defected from the Peoples...
A former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has criticized the majority of governors in Nigeria, saying they have failed woefully in their duties since the country’s return to democracy 26 years ago. Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made this statement...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has reopened the renovated Abuja International Conference Centre, now renamed in his honour as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. The centre was renovated under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with Tinubu directing all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to pay for...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre after President Bola Tinubu. The renaming ceremony was part of activities marking Tinubu’s second year in office. Wike praised Tinubu’s leadership, saying, “Today Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre is a match with...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the international community to take concrete actions against Russia following a massive wave of air attacks on Ukrainian cities. “Today is one of the largest attacks on Kiev. Odesa, Dnipro region, and Chernihiv region were also targeted,” Zelensky wrote on X, emphasizing that...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Nigerian government and Meta have partnered to launch the Llama Impact Accelerator, a groundbreaking program designed to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive national development and address pressing challenges. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced this...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the no-case submission filed by Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in an alleged N5.2 billion fraud case. Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had...