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The House of Representatives is set to debate a motion this week seeking urgent medical attention for the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The development follows the intervention of the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, during Tuesday’s plenary after Rep. Obi Aguocha (Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency) […]
Former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2019 presidential campaign, Segun Showunmi, has urged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Ministry of Information to enforce stricter professional and ethical standards across Nigeria’s broadcast media. In a statement posted Tuesday night on X under the headline “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: WHEN BROADCASTERS BECOME THE STORY,” Showunmi condemned what […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s demand for an investigation into the academic and professional credentials of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his cabinet has reignited public debate over integrity in government appointments. Atiku made the call on Wednesday via a post on his official X handle, following the resignation of Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across wards in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by four days following an impressive turnout of prospective voters. The extension was approved during the Commission’s Third Quarterly Meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners held on Tuesday, where ongoing electoral activities were […]
Nigerians are grappling with another sharp rise in the price of cooking gas, with a kilogram now selling for as high as ₦2,000, and in some areas, reportedly up to ₦3,000, following weeks of supply disruptions. Despite the spike, the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has clarified that there has been no […]
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has officially commenced a crucial special intervention initiative, code-named “Operation Guard the Highways” (OGH), designed to significantly curb the rate of road traffic accidents across Kogi State. The program was launched on Tuesday at Ochadamu, situated along the heavily used Itobe–Anyigba Road, marking a proactive effort to enhance motorist […]
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector, announcing plans to recruit additional teachers to sustain recent gains in literacy and enrollment. In a statement by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Wednesday, Soludo praised teachers for their dedication and described them as the foundation of every […]
The Lagos State High Court has ruled in favour of Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade in a fundamental human rights suit against Polance Media Limited, publishers of Naija News, over a report that linked her romantically with Senator Dino Melaye. Justice I.O. Harrison delivered the judgment in suit number LD/177818MFHR/2024, affirming Ade’s right to privacy as […]
A stark and desperate appeal has been launched by Senator Garba Musa Maidoki (Kebbi South), who is calling on governmental bodies to immediately re-evaluate their priorities and focus solely on the spiraling security crisis gripping his constituency and other troubled regions. The legislator issued a heart-wrenching public plea, essentially telling the government to halt development […]
Dr. Zacch Adedeji Marks Two Years as FIRS Chairman, Reflects on Achievements The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has recorded significant milestones under the leadership of Dr. Zacch Adedeji, who has completed two years in office. During this period, the FIRS has implemented various reforms and initiatives aimed at improving tax administration, enhancing revenue collection, […]
