The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed optimism that the state of emergency in Rivers State will come to an end on September 18. He made this known after participating in the ongoing local government election in the state. According to Wike, the expiration of the emergency rule will […]
The Kaduna State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation following a political meeting allegedly linked to former governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai that reportedly ended in violence and gunfire. The incident, which took place under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition, occurred without prior notification to security agencies. According to a statement […]
The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has praised President Bola Tinubu for establishing the South South Development Commission (SSDC), describing it as a historic and justice-driven decision. The governor believes the commission will be a turning point in the development trajectory of the South South region, which has long contributed to the nation’s […]
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has advised Nigerian youths to exercise restraint in their use of social media, cautioning against the habit of posting every thought online. His remarks come in the wake of the escalating legal battle between Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and political activist Deji Adeyanju. Obi recently […]
Abuja is set to host a landmark event in Nigeria’s health sector as some of the country’s most prominent leaders prepare to commission the Care365 Health Hub, a state-of-the-art healthcare innovation centre. The inauguration is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. The high-profile ceremony […]
University professors across Nigeria are demanding a substantial salary increase, insisting that the Federal Government raise their monthly pay to at least ₦2.5 million. The demand comes amid growing frustration over poor remuneration, rising living costs, and the government’s failure to implement long-standing agreements with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). At demonstrations […]
The Federal Government has taken steps to formally recognize tax professionals within the civil service structure, a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s revenue administration and aligning with international best practices. Speaking in Abuja, the Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Shamisldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, announced that tax practitioners will soon have a defined career path […]
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has dealt a major blow to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, ruling that its attempt to broaden the use of fast-track deportations is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb issued the decision on Friday, blocking a policy that sought to allow immigration officers to deport undocumented immigrants […]
Residents of Rivers State are casting their ballots today, August 30, 2025, in long-awaited local government elections across the state’s 23 local government areas. The polls, organised by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), will see voters choose new chairmen and councillors to lead grassroots governance. The elections come against the backdrop of […]
The local government elections in Rivers State commenced on Saturday, with voting ongoing in various parts of the state. In contrast to the usual hustle and bustle, the popular Slaughter area in Port Harcourt was quiet, with few people seen around. In other areas, electoral activities were in full swing. Children were spotted […]
