In a significant political shake-up, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announcing his move to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mbah made the declaration in a live broadcast to residents of Enugu, emphasizing that the decision was guided by a broader...
Tom Chiahemen
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the news of Shell’s $2 billion Final Investment Decision (FID) on a new gas project in the shallow offshore HI Field, in OML 144. A statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the new Non-Associated Gas (NAG) development project will deliver...
Nigeria’s university system finds itself at a familiar and distressing crossroads once again. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has initiated a two-week warning strike, not out of convenience or defiance, but as a crucial reminder of the government’s unfulfilled commitments. Central to this deadlock is the Federal...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has mourned the passing of renowned evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him as a preacher without borders whose One Million Man Crusades brought...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was initially slated for Wednesday, October 15. This update was shared by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to Ologunagba, the decision...
In a major push against corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recovered over ₦446 billion and restrained an additional ₦142 billion in forfeiture, along with ₦30 billion in cash within a single month. This was revealed by the Director-General of the National Orientation...
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding towards Educational Environment Improvement at Model Schools for Basic Mathematics, Science and Pre-Vocational Education in Nigeria. This project, is aimed at improving the learning environment in selected model schools across Nasarawa, Benue,...
University of Ibadan chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that its members will not retreat from the ongoing two-week nationwide warning strike, despite a government directive enforcing the “no work, no pay” rule. ASUU UI chairman, Dr. Adefemi Afolabi, told the News Agency of...
Enugu, the heart of the South East, is set to witness a major political shake-up as Governor Peter Mbah, along with his key aides and political allies, prepares to formally defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday. Confirming the development, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor...
As the Super Eagles gear up for a pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, Head Coach Eric Chelle has assured fans that the team will approach the match with total focus and determination. Addressing journalists during a pre-match press briefing on Monday at the Godswill Akpabio International...
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a major milestone in community-focused oil sector reforms, revealing that the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) fund has grown to ₦373 billion as of October 13, 2025. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Commission’s Head...
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has issued a strong warning to elements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) allegedly plotting to disrupt the party’s upcoming National Convention. Speaking in Abuja after the inaugural meeting of the PDP National Convention Transportation Sub-committee, which he chairs, Makinde urged aggrieved members to...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Benibo Anabraba, to carry out his duties with integrity and put the interests of the state above all else. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held on Monday in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara reminded...
The internal crises within the Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new twist as its suspended Secretary, Sa’idu Adamu, has officially resigned from the party. Adamu’s exit was confirmed through a statement he personally released to journalists on Monday in Kaduna, marking the...
National Assembly is considering a bold shift in the country’s electoral calendar, proposing that the 2027 general elections be held in November 2026—a full six months earlier than the traditional February schedule. This proposal is embedded in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, unveiled on Monday during a joint...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stay the course and not be discouraged by recent defections, stressing that the party is still on track to reclaim national leadership by 2027. Speaking in Abuja during the inaugural meeting of the PDP...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider its decision to embark on an industrial strike, emphasising that constructive dialogue remains the most effective and sustainable path toward resolving all outstanding issues in the tertiary education...
Federal Capital Territory High Court in Jabi has officially kicked off proceedings in the N550 million defamation lawsuit filed by Senator Chris Anyanwu against former Imo State Governor, Ikedi Ohakim. Senator Anyanwu is suing Ohakim over remarks he made in an interview with The Nation newspaper, published on January...
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of one of God’s generals, Dr Uma Ukpai, who died at the age of 80. President Tinubu in his tribute on Monday said Reverend Ukpai was not just another preacher; he was an anointed crusader of the faith, filled with fire and...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has accepted to host the 2026 Nigeria Public Relations Week in Kaduna, promising that next year’s edition will be one of the best events. The governor made the pledge when the National President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations(NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku and members...