Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized preparations for the upcoming bye-election in Kogi’s Dekina-Okura constituency, scheduled for Saturday. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Tuesday, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kogi, Mr. Oliver Agundu, confirmed the commission’s readiness. “All is...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly denounced Ibom Air’s handling of passenger Ms. Comfort Emmanson, labeling it as “reckless, unlawful, and a grave violation of her right to dignity” following an incident on August 10, 2025. In a statement, NBA President Afam Osigwe (SAN) and...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Dangote Industries Ltd. to allow its employees to join workers’ unions to safeguard their rights and enhance workplace conditions. The appeal was made by NLC Lagos Chairperson, Funmi Sesi, during a Tuesday tour...
Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to supply crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in naira to reduce fuel costs and bolster local refining. During a Tuesday visit to the refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Ltd. by NLC officials and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a remarkable display of air superiority, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralized 592 terrorists and obliterated 372 enemy assets in Borno over the past eight months, outstripping the operational achievements of the entire 2024 campaign. A statement by the NAF’s spokesperson, Air...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Mrs. Oghogho Gwabin Musa and the President of Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) is set to unveil ‘ Thank You to Our Troops’ campaign in Maiduguri, Borno state. This campaign according to her, is not...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has called for the deployment of additional air platforms to further degrade the capabilities of Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in the Lake Chad, Sambisa forest l, Timbuktu triangle and Mandara mountains. Governor Zulum made the call...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has emphasized the strategic importance of strengthening livestock production, aimed at boosting food security, and promoting sustainable agricultural development across the nation. FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud made this known at the 2025 National Pasture Planting Day...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to cultivate 7,000 hectares of farmland by 2027 in a youth-focused agricultural initiative projected to create between 15,000 and 20,000 opportunities in the agribusiness sector. Governor Caleb Mutfwang, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – United States government, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), on Tuesday inaugurated a modern evidence storage facility and donated forensic kits to the Plateau State Police Command to strengthen crime investigation and prosecution. The facility, expected to improve...
Ghanaian President John Mahama has unveiled plans for a special education fund to support the children of the eight victims of the tragic military helicopter crash that occurred on August 6, 2025. The announcement came during the funeral proceedings for Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, the late Acting Deputy National...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – Vice President Kashim Shetima, has hailed the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), calling it the “New NSITF,” in an apparent approval of the effort of the Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye-led management at repositioning the Fund to better serve Nigerian workers. Vice President Shetima, who...
ADC: We’re ready to give young Nigerians seat at the table, not as decoration but as decision makers
ADC: We’re ready to give young Nigerians seat at the table, not as decoration but as decision makers
In a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pledged to prioritize youth inclusion in governance, promising young Nigerians a significant role in both elective and appointed positions. The commitment was announced during an event in Abuja on Tuesday, marking International Youth Day...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission launched a groundbreaking computer-based promotion examination for 915 Assistant and Deputy Directors on Tuesday in Abuja, marking a significant step toward modernizing the promotion process. Commission Chairman Emeka Eze, speaking at the event, explained that the candidates were selected from various FCT...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Government to finalize its case against former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), by September, in a trial over alleged illegal firearms possession and money laundering that has dragged on for 10 years. Justice Peter...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) reported that 16 inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, in the early hours of Tuesday. According to NCoS spokesperson Abubakar Umar, the escape occurred after inmates overpowered security measures and attacked personnel on duty, leading...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hon. Chisom D. Obih to the Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. Obih’s appointment follows the death of a member of the council, according to a statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. The President also...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted the boards of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), both agencies under the supervision of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. A statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, said...
A political analyst and entrepreneur, Chief Anthony Ofoma, has proposed that adopting a single five-year term for Nigeria’s presidency could resolve the country’s political challenges, particularly those driven by the pursuit of re-election. In a Tuesday interview, Ofoma argued that the scramble for a second term creates unnecessary tension...
The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army has launched an inquiry into a recent confrontation between soldiers and civilians along the Nsukka-Igbo Eze South Road in Enugu State, following a widely circulated social media video. In a statement released on Tuesday in Enugu, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public...