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Abia Receives ₦38 Billion Monthly Yet Remains Undeveloped — Deputy Speaker, Kalu’s Office
The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has faulted the Abia State Government’s handling of its financial resources, alleging that despite receiving an average of ₦38 billion monthly, the state remains visibly underdeveloped. According to the statement issued by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the figure was drawn from Abia’s own...
US To Prosecute, Ban Visa Fraudsters From Entry
The United States government has doubled down on its visa curb and immigration crackdown, threatening to pursue criminal charges against Nigerians who engage in visa fraud. This comes days after the US Embassy in Nigeria commended the federal government over its efforts to resolve the most recent visa validity issues, where the US government reduced visa duration for Nigerians to...
APC Has Inflicted Nothing But Hardship On Nigerians, Says Former South West PDP Chairman
Eddy Olafeso, the former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the south-west, has said Nigerians have witnessed nothing but hardship under the All Progressives Congress, APC. Olafeso, who stressed that there is no remedy in sight, maintained that when the opposition party was in power, life was more pleasant for the people. Speaking in Akure, the Ondo...
FG To Partially Commercialize Dams Under Its 12 River Basins: Minister
The Federal Government is set to partially commercialise the dams under the nation’s 12 river basins to enable them to deliver their mandates effectively. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting Tiga dam in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State on Wednesday. The minister said the commercialisation of...
NBC Marks 33rd Anniversary, DG Reaffirms Commitment To Digital Transition, Quality Broadcasting
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) today celebrated its 33rd anniversary with a renewed commitment to professionalism, local content development, and Nigeria’s digital broadcasting transition. https://youtu.be/YEG47Dkxk7c In a statement, the Director-General of NBC, Charles Ebuebu, said the anniversary is not just about numbers but about the values of integrity, service, and professionalism that have sustained the Commission since its establishment. He recalled the...
PDP Still Strong, Will Return In 2027 – BoT Chairman Wabara
Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has declared that the party "will rise again," reaffirming its unity and strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wabara made the statement on Monday in Abuja during the formal inauguration of newly nominated BoT members drawn from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and the...
Obasanjo Fires Back At Edwin Clark, Insists He Never Hated Niger Delta
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he had never shown anger or distraught to the Niger Delta region or any part of the country. Obasanjo said this and more in response to Chief Edwin Clark’s accusation that he(Obasanjo’s) disdain and insincerity for the people of Niger Delta have not in any way reduced. Clark, the leader of the Pan Niger Delta...
“Tinubu Govt Sidelines Northern Christians” – Christian Group Laments
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals have criticized President Tinubu’s recent appointments to the North West Development Commission. Isaac Abrak, Chairman, Northern Christian Youth Professionals, faulted the appointments in a statement on Friday. “Unfortunately, these appointments do not reflect the diversity of the region, as no Christians from the six states were selected,” the statement said. The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) have...
Sen. Kalu Mourns Ex-Speaker, Na’Abba, Extols Service To Humanity
Former Governor of Abia State and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatization, Dr Orji Kalu has described the passing of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghali Na'Abba as a sad loss. Kalu while acknowledging the contributions of the late politician to nation-building in various capacities, stressed that the deceased was a consummate politician with a passion...
2025 Hajj: NAHCON Concludes Pilgrims’ Registration, Flags Off Inaugural Flight In Imo
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially closed registration for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage as of May 2, citing the need to focus on the logistics of airlifting pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, Hajia Fatima Usara, Assistant Director of the Information and Publication Division, NAHCON, said, “Stoppage of further registration became necessary...
