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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reassured Nigerians that there is no cause for alarm following the confirmation of a new case of COVID-19 in Cross River State. In a statement issued by its Director-General, Jide Idris, the agency said there is currently no evidence of widespread transmission, noting that all identified […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani was conferred with the patron title of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations due to his openness to communication and public engagement. Idris spoke on Tuesday after the investiture ceremony held at the Brigadier General Abba Kyari Banquet Hall […]
A policy paper has made a strong case for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, arguing that the criticism trailing his administration’s economic reforms is a natural consequence of structural adjustments and not an indication of failure. The paper, authored by Dr. Chris Nwachukwu, stated that reform-driven governments globally often encounter resistance due to […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cautioned Nigerians to be wary of an increase in fraudulent messages and cyberattack attempts targeting unsuspecting individuals across digital platforms. In a statement issued late Tuesday by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, the bank said it had identified a growing number of misleading emails, messages, and […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has nominated Murtala Sule Garo as deputy governor of Kano State, filling the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Abdussalam Gwarzo. The nomination, forwarded to the Kano State House of Assembly, is in accordance with constitutional provisions requiring legislative confirmation of a deputy governor nominee. Gwarzo had stepped […]
Four members of the House of Representatives from Kano State have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party to the African Democratic Congress, marking a fresh wave of party realignments in the National Assembly. The lawmakers are Sani Wakili (Minjibir/Ungogo), Muktar Zakari (Tarauni), Umar Datti (Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam), and Abdulhakeem Ado (Wudil/Garko). Their defection letters were […]
A High Court in Calabar on Wednesday sentenced 46-year-old Imeh Sunday to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of raping his daughter. Justice Blessing Egwu of Family Court 2 in Cross River State ruled that the prosecution proved the incestuous rape case beyond reasonable doubt, citing what she described as overwhelming evidence. The court imposed […]
Former Anambra State governor and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has called on governments at all levels in Nigeria to place greater priority on investment in education and human capital development. According to him, focusing on education is essential for building a productive society and creating sustainable economic growth in […]
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially declared his intention to contest the Delta Central Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His declaration signals a move to return to the National Assembly and continue representing the people of the district […]
Economist and banker, Muhammad Hayatu-Deen has declared his intention to contest the presidency under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). His announcement signals the beginning of his political ambition to lead the country, as he pledged to focus on national development and unity if given the opportunity to serve. Hayatu-Deen explained that his […]