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Court Issues Order Against Abia Govt On Appointing New Judges
A Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, has ordered the government and its representatives to refrain from starting a new procedure for the state's judicial appointment. The order followed an application brought by two litigants questioning the state government’s effort to engage in a fresh process in the appointment of 10 new judges. Abia State Judicial Service Commission, in 2022,...
Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Names Ojulari New NNPCL CEO
President Bola Tinubu has reorganised the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, removing Mele Kyari as group chief executive officer and Pius Akinyelure as chairman. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Ojulari as the new CEO, effective April 2, 2025. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed the development in a statement he signed in the early...
Tinubu Urges Public Support For Individuals Living With Autism
In observance of World Autism Awareness Day 2025, First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has urged for greater inclusion and support for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In a special message, the First Lady on Wednesday expressed her joy in joining the international community in recognising and celebrating the incredible potential and skills of individuals living with ASD. The News...
Wike Can Say Anything Under Alcohol Influence — Ijaw Nation President
Professor Benjamin Okaba, the president of the Ijaw Nation Congress, has characterised Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as a reckless orator who may say anything while intoxicated. Prof. Okaba said this in response to Wike’s claim that the Ijaws are a minority ethnic group in Nigeria. Wike recently made a controversial comment while addressing journalists about the...
Algiers-Abuja Direct Flight Service Set To Commence April 6
Air Algérie's first direct flight service from Algiers to Abuja will start on April 6, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday. This is said to strengthen the diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and Algeria. According to a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the new route, which is the result of the...
Nigerian Army Starts Recruitment Drive For Tradesmen, Non-Tradesmen
The Nigerian Army has begun recruiting women, tradesmen, and non-tradesmen for its 89th intake of regular recruits. The NA made this known on its X handle on Tuesday. The statement read, “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for 89 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women will commence for all interested candidates. “Application is free...
CPPE Opposes Ban On Solar Panel Imports, Says Nigeria Isn’t Ready
Dr Muda Yusuf, the CEO of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), has advised against outlawing the importation of solar panels into the country. The Minister of Science and Technology, Mr.Uche Nnaji, had called on the government to ban the importation of solar panels as a measure to promote domestic production. But reacting to his statement yesterday, Dr....
Ebonyi Govt Refutes Arrest Reports Of 5 Commissioners
The Ebonyi Government has rejected a report claiming that five Commissioners were arrested by Governor Francis Nwifuru for contract violations and delivery delays. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Ebonyi Executive Council (EXCO) committee on supervision and completion of two state housing projects, Chief Donatus Ilang, in Abakaliki. The projects are the 140 housing units...
FRSC Urges States To Strengthen Enforcement Of Road Safety Rules
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on states and pertinent authorities to enforce traffic laws more strictly, especially those pertaining to truck standards and driver conduct. The FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. He expressed concerns over the poor condition of trucks on Nigerian...
Edo: PDP, APC Refute Judgment Leak Claims As Tribunal Rules Today
The Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress rejected copies of the alleged Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal ruling that went viral online on Tuesday as fraudulent. APC Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, who is confident that the ruling party will win today’s judgement, claimed that the PDP leaked a fake judgement, knowing they would lose. However, the PDP Deputy...
