Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has recounted the events that led to her heated exchange with Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi at the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing. Ezekwesili who spoke on Arise Television explained that the committee’s tone shifted when members implied that the petitioners were not taking the proceedings […]
Presidential Media Adviser, Daniel Bwala has launched a stinging attack on former governor of Anambra State and standard bearer in last presidential election, Peter Obi, labeling him an “ignorant” and “failed politician”. Bwala who dismissed Obi as a man who was busy “buying and selling” rather than fighting for democracy in Nigeria said he had […]
In a post-match press conference, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle acknowledged that his team’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe was a setback, but maintained that they were the superior side on the pitch. The result has left Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes hanging precariously in the balance, with the team languishing in fourth […]
President Bola Tinubu today officially flagged off the construction of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge, a crucial project that will enhance connectivity between Delta and Anambra states. The ceremony took place at the bridge’s site, marked a major milestone in the federal government’s efforts to improve the country’s transportation network and […]
Yesterday, lawmakers voted in favor of the bill to synchronise all elections, paving way for committing it to the relevant committee as well as to organise public hearing for it on its way to becoming law. If passed into law, it will ensure simultaneous conduct of all general elections, including those for the President, […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. Senator Binta Masi Garba has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. A seasoned politician, businesswoman, and administrator, Senator […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has discovered flaws in the petition seeking the recall of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the member representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu said that after its regular weekly meeting in Abuja, that the representatives of the petitioners did not provide their contact […]
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a new online Pension Contribution Remittance System, which replaces the manual process of remitting pension contributions. The system allows employers to upload employee schedules and make payments online. Nine Payment Solution Service Providers have been approved to participate in the system, including: Paypen by Netline Limited, […]
Former Minister and women’s rights advocate Dr. Oby Ezekwesili yesterday engaged in hot exchange of words with Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi from Ebonyi state over procedure for the conduct of the investigation at one of the Senate Committee rooms. According to reports, Ezekwesili, who stormed the committee room with her team refused to swear to an […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has pledged N1 billion to support efforts to end tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria by 2030. The announcement was made at a high-level meeting with stakeholders in the health sector, including representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other international partners. Senator Tinubu, […]
