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APC NEC Appoints Yilwatda Nentawe New APC National Chairman
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Yilwatda Nentawe, as the party’s substantive national chairman. The announcement was made by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who also chairs the Progressive Governors’ Forum. He moved the motion during the ongoing 14th NEC meeting, currently taking place at...
Hon. Obi Aguocha Wins Big At Prestigious Leadership Excellence Awards in Abuja (Photos, Video)
A prominent member of the National Assembly from Abia won big in the Saturday's prestigious Leadership Excellence (LEEX) Awards, the 5th edition organised by Igbere TV in Abuja, the nation's capital. Hon. Obi Aguocha representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency of the state was honoured as Personality of the Year (security). He is the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee...
WAEC Conducts Trial Computer-based Essay Test In Preparation For 2026 Exams
The West African Examinations Council has conducted a trial test on essay writing ahead of the Computer-Based WASSCE for School Candidates in 2026. The exercise, led by the Head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, took place on Thursday at the WAEC Training and Testing Centre, Ogba, Lagos. Senior secondary school students participated in the trial, designed to familiarise...
NBS Report: APC Leaving Behind Legacy Of Poverty — PDP
The Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign has said the outgoing Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress administration was leaving behind an inglorious record of grinding poverty occasioned by an abysmal performance in education and health among other indices of development. Special Assistant , Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, said this in response to the latest report by the Nigeria Bureau of...
Information Minister to Inaugurate NIPR Governing Council Tuesday
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi will on Tuesday 16th January, 2024 inaugurate the Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The Institute's President and Chairman of Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja shortly after an event tagged, "Meet The President", his first major interface with the media...
NSCDC Arrests 15 Suspected Oil Vandals In Akwa Ibom
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 15 suspected oil vandals in Akwa Ibom State. NSCDC in a statement said it had apprehended the suspects and impounded seven trucks loaded with 315,000 litres of substance suspected to be illegally acquired petroleum products. The Commandant of the NSCDC in Akwa Ibom, Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this in Uyo, the state...
ECOWAS Considers Use Of Force To Unseat Military After Coup In Niger
In a swift response to military coup in Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has enforced a no-flight zone over the country. The decision was announced today by the ECOWAS, at an urgent meeting following the increasing tension stirred by the military actors who are attempting to take over in Niger. This significant move which includes air...
Cameroon’s Bishops Call For Calm After Opposition Declares Election Victory
Cameroon's influential Catholic Church has called for calm, as fears grow that violence could erupt once official results from the presidential election are declared. Opposition candidate and ex-government spokesman Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner of the 12 October election, saying he defeated 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who is seeking to extend his 43 year-rule by seven more...
Court Freezes Abia Government Accounts
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Apo, Abuja has granted an order freezing all the monies of the Abia State government domiciled in about 27 financial institutions. Justice Bello Kawu in an exparte motion no: M/6686/2023 also barred all the banks from cooperating with the financial aides of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu pending the determination of the motion. The...
ECOWAS Ensures Open Borders For Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Despite Exit
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared that businesses and citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will continue to benefit from important privileges like passport recognition, trade benefits, and visa-free travel, even after the three nations formally withdrew from the organization. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ECOWAS emphasized its commitment to regional unity, urging authorities...
