October 30, 2026

Nigerian News

Court dismisses suspended Adamawa REC’s suit, seeking protection against arrest, prosecution The embattled Adamawa REC Hudu Yunusa-Ari

Court dismisses suspended Adamawa REC’s suit, seeking protection against arrest, prosecution

Bode February 9, 2024
  A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a suit filed by Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa, seeking protection against arrest, detention or prosecution by the police and others. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgement, dismissed the suit for lacking in merit. Justice...
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Rep. Osonwa petitions National Assembly over EEDC N2.1bn estimated billing in Enugu communities images 2024 02 09T113843.672

Rep. Osonwa petitions National Assembly over EEDC N2.1bn estimated billing in Enugu communities

Bode February 9, 2024
  Rep. Ibe Osonwa (LP-Abia) has petitioned the National Assembly, seeking explanations why some communities in the Ohafia Local Government area of Enugu have been denied power supply for five years. He said, in spite of the blackout for five years, exorbitant bills to the tune of N2.1 billion...
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Recite national anthem, pledge at all official functions – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu

Recite national anthem, pledge at all official functions – Tinubu

Bode February 9, 2024
  President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory recitation of the National Pledge after the National Anthem at official and public engagements. He said this would ensure respect for the national symbols, strengthen allegiance and fidelity to the country and preserve Nigeria’s ethos and defining character. The president stated...
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How to permanently address insecurity in Nigeria – Bishop Kunama Methodist Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Right Reverend Ishaya Kunama

How to permanently address insecurity in Nigeria – Bishop Kunama

Bode February 9, 2024
  BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- The Methodists Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Dr Ishaya Kunama has advised the Federal Government on what measures to undertake towards finding a lasting solution to the worsening security challenges confronting Nigeria. Bishop Kunama, who gave the advise during his Covenant Service Homily in Sokoto,...
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Nasarawa Govt set to distribute food, cash palliatives to vulnerable households  Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule commissioning the newly established public primary school built by Keffi LGA Chairman and renamed after his his late son, Hassan A.A. Sule

Nasarawa Govt set to distribute food, cash palliatives to vulnerable households 

Bode February 9, 2024
  By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia –   Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has said the state government would distribute about 20, 000 bags of rice to vulnerable households aimed at cushioning the prevailing economic hardship being experienced across the state. Governor Sule disclosed this  on Thursday while commissioning a...
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Otu seeks closer security, maritime ties with Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu

Otu seeks closer security, maritime ties with Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon

Bode February 9, 2024
  By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has called for closer diplomatic ties between Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon. The Governor made the call when he played host to the Consuls General of both countries in Calabar on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Speaking when...
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NDDC Chairman, Ebie mourns Cairo Ojougboh, encourages his family to be consoled by sterling legacies left behind. Ex-NDDC Director, Cairo Ojougboh

NDDC Chairman, Ebie mourns Cairo Ojougboh, encourages his family to be consoled by sterling legacies left behind.

Bode February 9, 2024
  By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI, Asaba – Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has expressed sadness over the sudden demise of the Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a former member of the House of Representatives, and one time Executive Director, Projects, NDDC. The NDDC Chairman...
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Economic hardship: Tinubu directs immediate release of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains President Bola Tinubu

Economic hardship: Tinubu directs immediate release of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains

Bode February 9, 2024
  President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to release about 42,000 metric tonnes of grain including maize, millet and garri. Similarly, the Rice Millers Association of Nigeria has also committed to immediately release over 60,000 metric tonnes of rice to the public. The...
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