Two additional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have appealed to their colleagues to discontinue the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, made the call on Wednesday, barely 24 hours […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development–Assisted Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP), has launched a three-week mechanisation training programme for youths in Kogi State as part of efforts to strengthen food security and empower young farmers. The programme, organised by the Kogi State VCDP in collaboration with […]
Uganda Mounts Pressure to End Internet Blackout Before Election Ugandan authorities have imposed a nationwide internet blackout just days before the presidential election scheduled for January 15, 2026. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordered service providers to suspend public access starting Tuesday evening, citing the need to prevent misinformation, electoral fraud, and potential […]
Thomas Sankara: Man Who Dared to Invent the Future. Thomas Sankara’s presidency, though lasting only four years, remains one of the most ambitious experiments in African self-determination. When he took power in 1983, the nation then known as Upper Volta was a fractured, impoverished former colony heavily dependent on foreign aid. Sankara’s […]
TCN Seeks Lagos’ Support to Protect Power Infrastructure The Transmission Company of Nigeria has called for a stronger partnership with the Lagos State Government to protect critical power infrastructure. This appeal was made during a visit to state planning authorities to address the growing pressure on transmission corridors caused by rapid urban expansion. […]
PRESS RELEASE BAT Ideological Group Seals Historic Partnership with LASUSTECH, set to Institutionalise BAT Institute of Politics and Policies In a decisive move to deepen ideological orientation and strengthen political leadership development in Nigeria, the BAT Ideological Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, […]
Use Voter Card to Shape Your Future, INEC Tells Oyo Residents The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on residents of Oyo State to view their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as a vital tool for determining the future of the country. During a press conference held on Wednesday in Ibadan, the […]
NSCDC Decorate 85 Newly Promoted Officers in Gombe, Urges Integrity The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has decorated 85 officers promoted during the 2025 exercise. The ceremony, held at the State Command Conference Hall on Wednesday, saw the elevation of 53 senior officers and 32 junior […]
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that he has received threats to his life due to his involvement in the implementation of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms. Oyedele made the revelation on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at a governance colloquium organised to mark […]
At least 28 people were killed and dozens injured on Wednesday after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Thailand, authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast of the capital Bangkok, at a site linked to a China-backed high-speed rail project. According to officials, the crane […]
