NEWS
Security Operatives Enforce Lockdown In Uromi Amid Killings
In Uromi, the headquarters of the Esan North East Local Government Area in Edo State, police, military personnel, and plainclothes security agents have taken control of key junctions following the mob killing of 16 northern travelers last Thursday. The security agents were said to have been deployed to stave off reprisals as residents of the area are now worry over...
C’Rivers APC Denies Involvement In N12.5bn Petition Against Senator
Cross River State's All Progressives Congress has rejected the N12.5 billion constituency fund petition against Agom Jarigbe, the senator for the Northern Senatorial District. The party also warned members against engaging in unauthorised legal actions in the name of the party. “The petitions purportedly authorised by the APC concerned group, written against the sitting senator of the Northern Senatorial District on...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Hon. Amobi Ogah Felicitates With Muslims On Eid El-Fitr, Calls For Unity, Religious Tolerance
As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid El-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the member representing Isuikwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State at the National Assembly, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful. In his goodwill message, Hon. Ogah urged adherents of Islam to continue embracing the values of love,...
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...
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...
