The APC Youth Stakeholders Forum from the Northeast region has called on Vice President Kashim Shettima and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to support the appointment of Haruna Sardauna as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. This request comes after the position became vacant following Nentawe Yilwatda’s election as APC National Chairman. […]
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has charged newly elected Local Government Chairmen to prioritize selfless service and grassroots development in their areas. While swearing in the chairmen-elect at Government House in Port Harcourt, Ibas emphasized that public office is a sacred trust, not a means for personal gain. He urged the […]
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised several terrorists and rescued nine kidnapped victims during a late-night ambush in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The victims, abducted from Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State, were freed after troops intercepted the terrorists along the Isa–Shinkafi–Kaura Namoda Road, a notorious route linking […]
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has inaugurated an Inter-Faith Peace Committee comprising Imams and clergymen to promote peaceful coexistence, religious harmony, and ethnic tolerance in Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro Local Government Areas. The committee, consisting of 30 members drawn equally from both local governments, representatives of security agencies, and officials of the two councils, […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that its members will embark on a nationwide strike if their demands are not met. The ultimatum expires on September 10, 2025. NARD expressed disappointment over the government’s failure to fulfill its promises, despite earlier ultimatums. The […]
Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, is on the verge of sealing a late switch to the Bundesliga after completing medical tests at Werder Bremen, just hours before the close of the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old forward, who has been one of the standout Nigerian players in Europe over the past year, underwent his […]
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has sworn in 17 Commissioners, tasking them to drive development and ensure good governance in the state. The new appointees are expected to prioritize transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in their various roles. During the inauguration ceremony at Government House in Makurdi, Alia emphasized the importance of teamwork […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disowned Simon Ekpa following reports of his conviction in Finland, stressing that he has no connection with the group or its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB said attempts to associate Ekpa who styles himself […]
The Abia State Government has announced plans to introduce a contributory pension scheme for its civil servants. The scheme, which is part of the administration’s ongoing reforms in the civil service, aims to improve the welfare of Abia workers. Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Umuahia. He […]
President Bola Tinubu has pledged Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral relations with Colombia, with particular focus on aviation and consular cooperation, mirroring existing agreements with Brazil. Speaking on Monday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, Tinubu said Nigeria is committed to expanding its global partnerships […]
