Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) has announced that the Local Government (LG) elections in the state will be on August 9, 2025. The Chairman of the commission, Justice Adolphus Enebeli rtd, made the remark during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Enebeli, who unveiled the election...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it is prepared to conduct the Nov. 8, governorship election in Anambra. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Queen Agwu, made this known on Wednesday, during an interactive session with journalists in Awka. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had scheduled...
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured the Inland Containers Nigeria Ltd. (ICNL), Kaduna, of seamless movement of containers by rail from Apapa Port, to Kaduna and Kano. The NRC Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said this while receiving...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration is working assiduously to create a system that is sustainable and globally competitive for Nigerian banks and other financial institutions to thrive. He noted that government policies under his administration are motivated by the reality that the...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has formally instituted legal proceedings against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives, obstructing an ongoing inquiry and engaging in conduct deemed violations of the provisions of the...
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Chigozie Ovuta, in possession of two human skulls and three locally made guns. Spokesman of the command, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Abakaliki. Ukandu said that Ovuta...
A yet-to-be-ascertained number of persons was feared dead, when a truck conveying a 40-feet container, on Tuesday evening, crashed into a shuttle bus, tricycles and pedestrians at the Idemili Junction, near Oba, in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State. The Spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in...
Russia has said that Zelensky’s peace talk offer was a positive and welcomed idea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s stated willingness to negotiate for peace, calling it a “positive’’ step. But Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov questioned the practicality of such talks, noting that Zelensky had legally barred negotiations with Russian...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service Director Information and Public Relations, office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Eno Olotu, announced this in a...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that delayed hospital visits, high treatment costs, and poor environmental sanitation are exacerbating the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak in the country. In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 8, 2025, the NCDC disclosed that 95 deaths...
Native doctors, operating under the aegis of ”Odinala Orumba South”, on Wednesday, subscribed to an oath at Izo Mmili shrine at Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area (LGA), lzi to ostracise any member found engaging in unethical activities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Gov. Chukwuma...
The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has amended a two-count charge filed against Sen. Andy uba bordering on alleged fraud to the tune of N400 million. I-G’s counsel, M.L. Anthony, told Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday shortly after the matter...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division and Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major General E.F. Oyinlola, has called for stronger collaboration among traditional, religious, and community leaders to ensure a peaceful farming season in Plateau State. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement with...
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has solicited stronger synergy between the company and the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. The Managing Director of TSSNL, Chief Kestin Pondi made the call when Rear Adm. Noel Madugu, the Commander...
Rivers State Government, on Wednesday said that in the interest of the state, it would implement timeously the Supreme Court judgement once the certified true of the judgement was received. The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, said this in a letter addressed to the Speaker...
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has revoked the concession agreement granted to CIBA Construction Company Limited, for the management of the Obudu Cattle Ranch. The termination was communicated through a letter signed by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ededem Ani. The letter cited by...
United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when she led the US...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– The Executive Council members and stakeholders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have unanimously expressed their confidence in the leadership of the newly elected Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab. NATIONAL ACCORD reports...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has warned Individuals and groups not to carry out any activity within or around court premises in the state until further notice. The Governor’s directive was conveyed in a statement on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- The KANEKALON collaboration workshop events in 2025 kicked off in Lagos on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 with X – Pression hair and the International Hairstylists & Body Therapist Association (IHSTOBAN) as the first to enjoy the partnership. In her opening address at the workshop held...