Detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has fired all members of his legal team. Kanu is facing trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja over his alleged involvement in terrorism activities. The trial began in October...
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House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation, expansion, and completion of the Bida–Agaie–Lapai–Lambata–Diko Road in Niger State. The resolution followed a motion raised by Rep. Saidu Abdulahi (APC–Niger) during Wednesday’s plenary in Abuja, after a tragic tanker explosion at Essa Village in Katcha...
Newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, is scheduled to officially assume office this Thursday, October 23, 2025. An internal notice from the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, revealed that Amupitan will hold a meeting with the Commission’s Directors at...
As Benue State races toward full digital adoption across its public sector, civil servants at the Office of the Head of Service have embarked on comprehensive training in digital literacy and the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). This initiative supports the State Government’s directive for all Ministries, Departments, and...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains an ally of the media, and is committed to protecting and advancing the journalism profession in the country. The Vice President recalled that President Tinubu has long...
Death toll from Tuesday’s devastating tanker explosion in Essa community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, has climbed to 42, with more than 60 others nursing varying degrees of burns. The incident occurred on October 21, 2025, after a petrol-laden tanker lost control and overturned along the dilapidated...
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro for a ministerial position, urging the Senate to confirm the appointment without delay. This request was formally communicated in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read aloud during Wednesday’s plenary session. “I am pleased to forward to...
President Bola Tinubu has approved a two-year extension of tenure for the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Mr. AbuduGaniyu Adebomehin, with the renewed term set to begin on January 5, 2026. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Abuja through a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. According to...
Edo State Government has revealed plans to recruit an additional 3,000 teachers as part of its strategy to enhance teaching quality and learning outcomes in public schools across the state. Governor Monday Okpebholo made the announcement on Wednesday in Benin City while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Union...
House of Representatives has ordered an urgent investigation into the alleged widespread use of toxic chemicals to preserve and ripen perishable food items across Nigeria — a practice lawmakers warn could be causing serious public health crises. The resolution came after a motion was moved on Wednesday by Rep....
Federal Government is set to inject $220 million into creating employment pathways for young Nigerians through a renewed commitment to the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0, Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch of NJFP 2.0 at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima said the...
Former Benue State Governorship, Samuel Ortom, has expressed shock over the bereavement suffered by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Patrick Abba Moro, who lost his son and grandson within the space of two days. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Immediate past governor, Terver Akase quoted Ortom...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has again reiterated his administration’s commitment in the transformation of Benue State and assured that the state would become a major destination for medical tourism in Nigeria, with the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) at the centre of that vision. Addressing participants at...
Newly qualified members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Akwa Ibom State have been urged to remain focused, disciplined and be committed to professional excellence. Accountant General of Akwa Ibom State, Uwem Andrew-Essien, gave the advice when he hosted the May, 2025 set of ICAN Uyo...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has promised that his administration will make Kaduna State a model for evidence-driven, government-led, and people-centred social protection in Nigeria and across Africa. The governor, who made the pledge at the launching of the Kaduna State Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme (KADUPG), called on citizens to...
The Thriving Business Women Foundation (TBWF), has announced the maiden edition of its Influencer Conference, a pioneering platform designed to assist women in Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector move from managing to leading and from surviving to scaling sustainably. The conference, with the theme: “Grow,” is...
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has again refused to grant bail to Tukur Mohammed Mamu, the controversial negotiator accused of aiding terrorists linked to the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack. Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Justice Mohammed Umar dismissed Mamu’s third attempt to secure bail, this time on medical...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that over 8 million Nigerians have completed the initial phase of the online pre-registration process under the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. In a weekly update released from its headquarters in Abuja, INEC disclosed that 8,003,196 individuals had submitted their...
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that 172 people have died from Lassa fever so far this year, with infections spreading across 21 states. According to the agency’s latest situation report covering Week 40 (September 29 to October 5), the country has recorded 924 confirmed...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has moved to set the record straight following what it described as misleading media reports about a recent meeting with the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, Barrister Daniel Bwala. The meeting, which took place at the CAN Secretariat in...