Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru Approves ₦150,000 Christmas Bonus for Civil Servants
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has announced a ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for every civil servant in the state, a gesture aimed at rewarding workers for their dedication and boosting morale ahead of the festive season. The announcement was made on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, […]
Ex‑President’s Son Implicated, Arrested After Benin Foils Coup Attempt
Authorities in Benin Republic have arrested Chabi Yayi, son of former president Thomas Boni Yayi, in the aftermath of last week’s foiled coup attempt that briefly destabilized the West African nation. The arrest, which took place early Sunday, December 14, 2025, comes amid ongoing investigations into the failed mutiny. Family sources and media reports […]
Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority Seeks 10-Year Tax Moratorium for Operators
The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has formally requested a 10-year tax exemption for companies operating within Nigeria’s oil and gas free zones, arguing that such a measure is crucial for sustaining investment and economic growth under the country’s new tax framework. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of OGFZA, Bamanga […]
Ezekwesili Wins International Anti-Graft Excellence Award
Renowned Nigerian public policy expert and anti-corruption advocate, Dr Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with an International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award, in recognition of her lifelong commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance. Ezekwesili received the award at a high-level international ceremony held in Doha, Qatar, bringing together global leaders, diplomats, civil society actors and […]
Group Faults Ambassadorial Nominees List, Urges Withdrawal, Review
A civic advocacy organisation has faulted the recently submitted list of ambassadorial and high commissioner nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate, calling for its immediate withdrawal and a comprehensive review. The group, #FixPolitics Initiative, expressed concern over what it described as serious flaws in the nominations, arguing that the list falls short […]
Peace Key to Kaduna’s Progress, Says Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said sustained peace remains the cornerstone of development in the state, stressing that stability has enabled his administration to make measurable progress across key sectors. The governor stated this during the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Week held in Kaduna, where he highlighted what he described […]
Future Stars Defy Rain to Clinch Obasa Games Title at Final Playoff
Future Stars Football Academy emerged winners of the football event at the 2025 Obasa Games, claiming the title via a tense 6–5 penalty shootout over Goal Getters after a dramatic final in Agege, Lagos State, on Saturday. The deciding match, played at Anwar-Islam Model College, Oniwaya, was heavily influenced by persistent rainfall that left the […]
Jonathan Mourns Bayelsa Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo, Describes Him as Patriot
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed shock over the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, describing him as a true patriot and a devoted public servant who served with distinction. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan said the late Ewhrudjakpo was […]