The Civil Defence Officers Wives Association (CDOWA), Gombe State Command Chapter, has announced a partnership with the Gombe State Ministry of Women Affairs to roll out a series of economic empowerment initiatives aimed at boosting women’s skills and opportunities in the state. The plan was unveiled during a courtesy visit by the association’s executives to […]
Former Anambra State Governor, Dr Chris Ngige, has refuted claims that he left behind unpaid salaries, pensions, or gratuities when handing over to his successor, Mr Peter Obi, in 2006. In an interview, Ngige insisted that all entitlements were settled before his exit, noting that salaries, pensions, and gratuities were placed on first-line charge […]
Nigeria’s external reserves have surged to an eight-month high of $40.15 billion, according to latest Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data, representing a 1.5 per cent rise from $39.54 billion recorded on August 1, 2025. The last time reserves reached this level was January 20, 2025. The naira maintained relative stability across both […]
This is a comprehensive and up-to date list of Rivers State Local Government Chairmanship Consensus candidates. 1. Abua/Odual – Engr. Owolobi Ofori (APC) 2. Andoni – Prince Promise Otuo Lucky (APC) 3. Ogu/Bolo – Nemieboka Vincent (APC) 4. Okrika – Hon Akuro Tobin (APC) 5. Gokana – Confidence Nyima Dekor […]
The Federal Government will on Monday, August 11, 2025, arraign five men alleged to be behind the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, where dozens of worshippers lost their lives. The Accused — Idris Omeiza, Al-Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Abubakar — are to appear before […]
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has called on his congregation to make substantial donations to support the church’s projects. During the RCCG’s 73rd annual convention, Adeboye requested that at least 10 members donate ₦1 billion each and 100 members contribute ₦100 million each to fund expansions, including […]
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dissolved the State Executive Council, effective immediately, ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The Secretary to the State Government, Habibat Adubiaro, announced that all commissioners and special advisers have been directed to hand over to permanent secretaries or senior civil servants in their respective ministries. However, some […]
The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has paid tribute to the late Alara of Aramoko Ekiti, Oba Olu Adegoke Adeyemi, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 82. The monarch, who served as the university’s Chancellor, was remembered for his wisdom, leadership, and commitment to his […]
A civic-tech platform, Citizen Monitors, has called on the Federal Government to make public Nigeria’s loan books, citing concerns over the country’s rising debt profile, which currently stands at ₦149.39 trillion ($97.24 billion). The Senate recently approved a new $21 billion external borrowing plan, further fueling concerns about transparency. According to Citizen Monitors, […]
The Syrian interior ministry has pledged to hold accountable those responsible for the apparent killing of an unarmed man at a hospital in Sweida province. A video circulating online appears to show security forces shooting dead a volunteer engineer after a brief altercation. The ministry condemned the act, stating that an investigation has […]
