Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Ifeanyichukwu Ogbu, the Chief Executive Officer, Ski Hi-Entertainment before Justice Vincent C. Ezeugwu of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout, on a three-count charge bordering on issuance of dud cheque to the...
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s disaster risk management architecture through research, innovation, capacity building and institutional resilience. Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, gave the assurance on Monday...
Director-General of the phantom Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to broaden the ongoing investigation into the alleged PFIPC scandal, insisting that only an independent, multi-stakeholder panel can guarantee transparency and public confidence in the process. In an...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), describing the move as a...
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, rejected an application by online publisher and Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, seeking a long adjournment of his trial in the alleged defamation of President Bola Tinubu. The charges were filed...
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Yakubu Gambo, paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), Ms. Deemah AlYahya, to strengthen cooperation in advancing digital transformation and innovation. During the meeting, Gambo expressed his appreciation for the warm...
The Agbu Kefas Continuity Movement has dismissed recent comments by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Taraba State, Senator Abubakar Tutare, describing his criticism of Governor Kefas as driven by personal interests rather than concern for the people. In a statement signed by its coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim...
2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has decried the renewed heartless Killings in Benue and Plateau states. Mr. Obi, in a post on his X handle on Monday, said the unending violence in the region is worrisome and deserves special attention. He said the...
Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), bowing to widespread public concerns and opting for extensive consultations with stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced...
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, will lead discussions on the achievements, reforms and challenges in Nigeria’s education sector under the administration of President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 Education Summit organised by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN). The summit, scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026,...
Senator representing Taraba North Senatorial District, Shaibu Lau, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that he instituted legal action against the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the party’s senatorial primary election. The lawmaker described the claim as false, malicious and the...
Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has announced the release of journalist Zainab Sodiq, who was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) over her possession of a drone. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Secretary of IPI Nigeria, Ahmed Shekarau, said Ms...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised opposition political parties for failing to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, describing the development as evidence of their lack of preparedness. The ruling party said it successfully...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, Abuja, against the judgment of Justice Peter Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court, Abuja, finding it liable for defaming former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye over a social media...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to investigate the allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes.” According to reports, APC governors are allegedly making monthly...
The Federal Government has approved a new registration fee of N50,000 for candidates sitting the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), with the new rate taking effect from the 2027 examination cycle. The approval was conveyed...
Troops of 19 Brigade, Sector 3, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have decisively foiled an attempted infiltration by ISWAP terrorists into Cross Kauwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers and forcing them to retreat in disarray. Acting Military...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced that two additional community secondary schools will be constructed in Biu town as part of efforts to expand access to quality education for children in the area. Governor Zulum also declared Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) Biu as one of...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Africans in the diaspora to become stronger advocates for good governance, insisting that competent leadership remains the missing ingredient preventing the continent from translating its vast resources into sustainable development. Obi made the call while delivering the keynote...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has pledged continued technical support to The Gambia’s Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund (IICF) under the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), reaffirming its commitment to deeper collaboration aimed at strengthening social protection and workers’ welfare across West Africa. The assurance was given...