Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of a Federal High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja has adjourned proceedings in the trial of former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye till April 20, 2026 The former minister is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on an amended seven-count charge bordering...
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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved and begun the disbursement of ₦2.4 billion in gratuities to 733 retirees from 2018 and 2019 in Ondo State, as part of efforts to clear longstanding pension arrears and restore dignity to retirees. At the flag-off ceremony in Akure, the governor described...
Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye, has said building public confidence starts with strong, trustworthy institutions. Speaking at the 2026 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada Branch in Abuja on Monday, Barr. Falaye said governance in...
As preparations intensify for the 2027 General Election, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has placed procurement reform at the heart of the Commission’s institutional readiness, describing it as a decisive pillar for delivering credible and transparent elections. The INEC Chairman made...
Network of Civil Society Organizations of Borno State has announced the successful conclusion of its bi-annual elections, with Mr. Abubakar Abdullahi Suleiman emerging as the substantive Executive Director. The election, held on Saturday, was conducted through a seamless electronic voting system. Outgoing Executive Director, Comrade Bulama Abiso, described the...
Prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, has hailed the successful conclusion of the party’s national convention, which saw the emergence of a new National Executive Committee (NEC) led by Professor Netanwe Yilwatda. In a statement, Araraume attributed the convention’s peaceful conduct and seamless emergence...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. Secretary to the Borno State Government, Bukar Tijani, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Maiduguri. Tijani said the decision is to provide an enabling environment for any...
Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, alongside other prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars, on Sunday led special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he marked his 74th birthday at the National Mosque in Abuja. President Tinubu arrived at the mosque a few minutes after...
Nigeria and Mexico have moved to strengthen their 50-year diplomatic relationship, with both countries signalling renewed commitment to deeper cooperation, particularly in tourism, culture and economic exchange. The push for stronger ties comes as the two nations consider the exchange of ministerial visits aimed at expanding collaboration across key...
The family of Oluwakemi Oyeteju James has announced the burial programmes for the late businesswoman and wife of eminent journalist and former Editor of Ovation International Magazine, now Senior Special Assistant (Lagos Liaison) to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Michael James. According to a statement by James on Sunday,...
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe (SAN), has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Folake Solanke (SAN, CON), as she marks her 94th birthday, describing her as a trailblazer whose legacy continues to inspire generations of legal professionals. In a goodwill...
This Easter, millions of believers across Nigeria and around the world are set to experience a life-changing encounter at the Global Easter Retreat of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, themed “The Glory of Christ’s Resurrection.” At a time when people all over the world are in dire need of...
Plateau State chapter of the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities has called on the state government to urgently fill key disability-related positions, lamenting that several critical offices remain vacant despite existing provisions. The Chairman of the association, Gotau Kitgak Munbupba, made the call on behalf of the...
National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a statesman whose political journey has profoundly shaped the democratic evolution and development trajectory of Nigeria. He stated this in a congratulatory message to President Tinubu on the occasion of...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would shock Nigerians in the 2027 general elections by demonstrating its strength. Wike also stated that the party’s National Convention, scheduled for March 29 and 30, will go ahead as planned, adding that...
Christian Associates of Nigeria, (CAN) Benue State Chapter has reiterated its resolve to remain apolitical and insisted that CAN has not endorsed any politician for any elective position and warned against dragging the association into politics. Addressing the State Executive Council meeting of the association at CAN Secretariat in...
Leadership crisis rocking the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a new turn as the Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo has scheduled April 29, 2026, to begin hearing a suit challenging the emergence of Alhaji Abubakar Bawa as the party’s state chairman. The...
Residents of communities in Taraba State have recorded a breakthrough in ongoing efforts to curb violent attacks, following the arrest of three suspected looters by a joint team of Fulani, Tiv and local vigilante groups in Donga Local Government Area. The suspects were apprehended on Friday night in Tavershima...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has donated ₦30 million to Paul University Awka to support the institution’s growth and development, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to education as a key driver of national progress. Obi disclosed this in a post shared on X following his visit...