Chidinma Ojukwu, a former Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos, has denied ever discussing the death of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Michael Usifo Ataga, with her co-defendant, Adedapo Quadri. Testifying before the Lagos High Court on Monday, Ojukwu told the court during cross-examination by Quadri’s lawyer,...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Anambra State. The decision was reached at a meeting of the Commission held on Monday, 27th October 2025, following several appeals from citizens and stakeholders requesting...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja With just 12 days to the November 8, 2025, Anambra Governorship Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its preparedness following a weeklong readiness assessment visit across the state. A high-level delegation from the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, led by National Commissioner for...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s newly appointed Service Chiefs at the State House in Abuja, signaling a renewed push to strengthen the country’s security framework. The meeting came shortly after their recent appointments, which the Presidency described as a...
A Nigerian firm, Cona Engineering and Technical Services Limited, has sued a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company, John Crane Middle East FZE, demanding over $10 million for alleged multiple contractual breaches. In the suit No: FCT/HC/CV/323/2025 filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory i(FCT), n the...
Conference of Directors and Chief Road Traffic Officers of the Federation has warned that the lack of a harmonized motor vehicle administration system across the country is undermining national security and road safety. National Chairman of the Conference, Engr. (Sir) Paul Bepeh, stated this during a pre-conference press briefing...
The Faith and Freedom Africa (FFA) has called on Nigerian Government to respect and protect every citizen’s right to freedom of religion as enshrined in Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution. Speaking at a one-day colloquium held during a weekend at Blue Nile Suites, Jalingo, FFA Country Coordinator, Felix...
*Judge advices him to consult criminal law experts for counsel The detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences. The court had...
A chartered accountant and financial analyst in Taraba State, Olayinka Gabriel, has faulted the recent claim by a former lawmaker, Hon. Danjuma Shidi, alleging that the state’s debt has risen to N1.2 trillion, stating that the figure presented by Shiddi is misleading. Hon. Shidi who represents Wukàri/Ibi Federal Constituency...
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has been a game-changer for students across the country, providing much-needed financial assistance to those struggling to pay tuition fees and living expenses. Unveiled on April 3, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu GCFR, the programme aims to support the educational systems in Nigeria...
Despite an abundant harvest this season, farmers across Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi States are lamenting the steep drop in food prices, which they say has left them struggling to recover from high production costs. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, several farmers revealed...
The PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship has concluded its latest training programme with the induction of new fellows in Ilorin, Kwara State, despite facing severe security challenges that tested the organisation’s resilience and commitment to youth empowerment. The event, held at the PRNigeria Centre, was overshadowed by the kidnapping of...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has vowed to sack incompetent contractors because no contractor paid any bribe to anyone to secure a project under his watch. This is contained in a statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Sunday in Benin. According to Itua...
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has highlighted the strides his administration has made in strengthening institutions and boosting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state over the past two years. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina, the governor explained that his government established...
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives in the early hours of Sunday 26th October raided Proxy Night club at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos where a drug party was going on. Over 100 suspects including the owner of the club Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu alias Pretty...
Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has paid glowing tribute to General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), who officially bowed out as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Saturday, marking the end of what the Forum described as an “illustrious and exceptional military career.” In a statement signed by its spokesman, Luka...
Christians Evangelical Fellowship of Nigeria (CEFN) has officially adopted a new name, Christians Evangelical Fellowship of Nations, as part of its broader mission to expand its reach beyond Nigeria’s borders. The announcement came on Thursday, during the second day of the Fellowship’s National Conference, where the General Overseer, Rev....
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr. Joash Amupitan, to urgently investigate allegations that Anambra State Governor, Mr. Chukwuma Soludo, promised financial rewards to voters in exchange for their support ahead of the state’s November election. In...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue to invest hugely in the education sector and reposition the state for a more prosperous future. The governor made the commitment at the graduation ceremony and official launch of the Book “Echoes of Memory” authored by the...