October 28, 2026

Nigerian News

Labour Party national caretaker committee mere political jobbers, seeking relevance – Ekiti chairman Labour Party LP

Labour Party national caretaker committee mere political jobbers, seeking relevance – Ekiti chairman

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
The Labour Party in Ekiti State has described the Nenadi Usman-led national executive caretaker committee as mere political jobbers, seeking relevance in the party. The chairman of the party in the state, Mr Odunayo Okunade, stated this while addressing journalists at the end of the State Working Committee (SWC)...
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APC remain strongest, largest party in Nigeria, will remain in power beyond 2027 – Uzodinma Former President Muhammadu Buhari in a group photograph with APC governors

APC remain strongest, largest party in Nigeria, will remain in power beyond 2027 – Uzodinma

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governors’ under the auspices of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Governor Hope Uzodinma, of Imo State has said that APC as a party is the strongest and the largest political party in Nigeria, and would remain stable and...
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At 76, Governor Ododo extols Ibrahim Idris’ statesmanship, service to Kogi Kogi State Governor, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, and former Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris

At 76, Governor Ododo extols Ibrahim Idris’ statesmanship, service to Kogi

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended warm felicitations to the former Governor of the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris on the occasion of his 76th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message to the elder statesman and political icon, Governor Ododo described Alhaji Ibrahim...
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2025 UTME mock: JAMB disburses over N397m in transport allowances to officials JAMB

2025 UTME mock: JAMB disburses over N397m in transport allowances to officials

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disbursed a total of N397,030,900 as transport allowances to 1,909 officials participating in the conduct of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), scheduled for April 10, 2025. This was disclosed by the Board’s Director of...
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Alleged incitement: Aggrieved ex-member sues Abuja church, senior pastor, others 20250315 111809

Alleged incitement: Aggrieved ex-member sues Abuja church, senior pastor, others

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
Mr Olabode Tijani, an aggrieved and former member of Dominion Chapel Church International, Favour House Branch, Lugbe in Abuja, has sued the church; the Senior Pastor, Eyong Eyong, and others for allegedly inciting his wife, Mrs Abolore Tijani, to divorce him. Also joined in the suit are President, Christian...
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NSA seeks aggressive, proactive, strategies to counter threats of extremist groups NSA Nuhu Ribadu

NSA seeks aggressive, proactive, strategies to counter threats of extremist groups

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has called for dynamic, proactive, and relevant strategies to effectively counter the threats posed by the activities of extremist groups. Ribadu made the call at the Pre-Review Workshop for the Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent...
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Assessing the mid-term performance of Governor Alia of Benue State, By LEONARD KARSHIMA SHILGBA  Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia

Assessing the mid-term performance of Governor Alia of Benue State, By LEONARD KARSHIMA SHILGBA 

April 7, 2025
PART ONE: EDUCATION  With less than 8 weeks to May 29, 2025 today, I have undertaken an altruistic and apolitical assessment of the midterm performance of the administration of Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State. It is about halftime! Every week from Sunday, April 6 until Sunday, May...
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Alleged N19.4bn contract fraud: BPP Director testifies against ex-Aviation Minister, Sirika EFCC logo and the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika

Alleged N19.4bn contract fraud: BPP Director testifies against ex-Aviation Minister, Sirika

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
A Director of Certification, Compliance and Monitoring at the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr Isaiah Yesufu, on Monday testified against former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Sirika and his brother, Ahmad and two companies with abuse of office and contract fraud....
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EFCC boss urges Commonwealth nations to emulate Nigeria in fight against financial crimes EFCC chairman , OLA Olukoyede attended the Commonwealth Law Conference organised by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association , CLA,  in Malta

EFCC boss urges Commonwealth nations to emulate Nigeria in fight against financial crimes

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC)   Mr. Ola Olukoyede has challenged Commonwealth Nations to learn from Nigeria’s proactive reforms and collaborative approaches in its fight against corruption  to strengthen their defences against financial crimes. He threw this challenge on Monday, April...
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$79.5bn loss: Binance prays court to set aside order for FIRS to serve it Binance

$79.5bn loss: Binance prays court to set aside order for FIRS to serve it

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
Binance Holdings Ltd. has prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to set aside the ex-parte order granted the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) for substituted service of all court documents on it. Binance lawyer, Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN, told Justice Inyang Ekwo shortly after the matter was called on...
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Police urge organizers of “Take It Back Movement” to reconsider nationwide protest Police

Police urge organizers of “Take It Back Movement” to reconsider nationwide protest

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
Police authority in Bauchi State have expressed concerns over the planned nationwide “Take It Back Movement,” protest, urging organisers to reconsider and postpone the event. The protest, scheduled for Monday, coincides with National Police Day, which is intended to recognise the resilience and dedication of Officers and Men within...
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Borno lawmaker condoles victims of fire outbreak in Wanori IDPs camp  Aftermath of the fire outbreak at IDPs camp

Borno lawmaker condoles victims of fire outbreak in Wanori IDPs camp 

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Member representing Dikwa, Mafa, and Konduga Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Abuna (BurBur), has sympathized with victims of the devastating fire outbreak at Wanori Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Rep. Abuna in a statement issued and...
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Police urge protest organisers to reconsider nationwide protest Police

Police urge protest organisers to reconsider nationwide protest

Offor Callistus April 7, 2025
Police authority in Bauchi State have expressed concerns over the planned nationwide “Take It Back Movement,” protest, urging organisers to reconsider and postpone the event. The protest, scheduled for Monday, coincides with National Police Day, which is intended to recognise the resilience and dedication of Officers and Men within...
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