By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “urgently refer the allegations that lawmakers pay up to ₦3 million to present bills, motions, and petitions at the National Assembly to...
Tom Chiahemen
In an unusual style of book review, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, presents ‘Demonstration of Craze: Struggles and Transition to Democracy in Nigeria,’ the memoirs of acclaimed journalist, editor and civil rights activist, Abdul Oroh. The author and the book reviewer are most unsparing of the dramatis personae who violated citizens’ rights or...
By HARUNA AHMED, Birnin-Kebbi – Kebbi State Government has mourned the loss of His Royal Highness, the revered Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammad Sani Sami II, who passed away at the age of 81. The monarch succumbed to a brief illness in a London hospital, leaving behind a...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – In a joint operation, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police have arrested a suspected agent of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Shehu Aliyu Fatangi for allegedly engaging in vote-buying activities in Kaduna State. The arrest took place late Friday night...
At a highly anticipated summit on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to secure an agreement on the Ukraine conflict, despite expressing mutual goodwill and hinting at progress. The three-hour meeting, held with aides present, ended abruptly without a press Q&A, a departure from...
All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has expressed satisfaction with the significant voter participation during the state assembly by-election in Kaura Namoda South Constituency. Speaking to journalists at Kasuwar-Daji Primary School Polling Unit, Yusuf Idris, the APC Publicity Secretary, praised the turnout, stating, “The voter turnout at the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja-. Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has praised Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions, for instilling a culture of innovation and inbred integrity into Nigeria’s financial standards. According to him, beyond performing excellently in guarding Nigeria’s wealth, Zenith Bank has also nurtured the nation’s...
There is something ultimately futile about desiring an alternative society without knowing what exactly it is. A restless society wracked by adversity to seek an alternative ethos is a fertile ground for reform or even revolution. But a revolutionary fertile ground without a national consensus is a recipe for...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru-Bago, has paid glowing tribute to former Military President, retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), as he marked his 84th birthday on Sunday, lauding his significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth and unity. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary,...
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Federal Government has clarified that no contract has been awarded for the reconstruction of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, despite cost estimates from Julius Berger pegging the project at N6.3 trillion. This statement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast indicating a three-day period of rainfall and thunderstorms across various regions of Nigeria, spanning from Sunday to Tuesday. According to the agency’s report released on Saturday in Abuja, residents should prepare for diverse weather patterns and...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has swiftly moved to set the record straight following erroneous media reports claiming a Canadian court branded the party a terrorist organization. The APC, in press statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Mokwa, , categorically debunked the claims, calling them “patently erroneous, if...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this in Abakaliki on Saturday...
Fola Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged victorious in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, securing the seat with a commanding lead. The election results were announced by the Returning Officer, Prof. Abiodun Oluwadare, in Ibadan early Sunday morning. Oyekunle garnered 18,404 votes, outpacing his nearest...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi and Permanent Secretary, Dr. Philip Nongo has unveiled the new Technical Adviser of the club. The new technical adviser of the club is Coach Bala Abubakar. Unveiling the new Technical Adviser of the club on Monday...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Mbakor community development association Makurdi branch has honoured the former Auditor General of the Federation Dr. Samuel Ukura, Hon. Simon Shango, elder statesman and the former Minority Leader in the Benue State House of Assembly Dr. Benjamin Bem Mngutyo. The community also honoured...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has outrightly rejected the results of the Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa state constituencies’ re-run elections held on August 16, 2025, alleging rampant irregularities and violence that compromised the process. The party claimed the elections were tainted by thuggery, with political operatives intimidating voters,...
By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – In a dramatic turn during the Remo Federal Constituency by-election, Ogun State Police have apprehended two Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and their driver for alleged electoral misconduct. The arrests, confirmed in a statement by CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, took place...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19-Northern states and FCT has applauded the Katsina State Government for approving the recruitment of Christian Religious Studies (CRS) teachers and introducing the subject in public schools across the state. The Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. John...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a significant step toward restoring peace and stability, the Borno State Government has pledged its full support to the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED) for a transformative peace-building, reconciliation, and reintegration project in Bama Local Government Area, once a stronghold of...