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Falana Faults Mandatory Voting Bill
Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has strongly criticized the proposed bill to make voting compulsory in Nigeria, describing it as unconstitutional and practically unenforceable under the current legal framework. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to Make it Mandatory for All Nigerians of Majority Age...
” I’m Laying Foundation For Good Governance In Rivers” – Ibas
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), says his administration is laying a solid foundation for good governance in the state, driven by strong institutions, a results-oriented public service, and sustained capacity building. Ibas stated this on Monday in Port Harcourt while declaring open a 4-Day Transformational Leadership Training Workshop for Sustainable Development, organised by the Rivers State Government...
Ekiti APC Fault Oyebanji’s Second-Term Race
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, secong term race appears to be raising dust in the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state. Some concerned elders and youths of APC in the state, led by Chief Olaofe Adeniran, accused Oyebanji “of showing disdain, disrespect and flagrant disobedience to President Bola Tinubu and the APC National Working Committee by setting...
Marketers Import N436bn Petrol Amid Row With Dangote
Oil marketers and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery disagree over a new influx of petrol imports into the nation amid signs of deepening tensions in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. This row deepened after independent oil marketers resumed large-scale importation of petrol, as fresh data shows that over 496.17 million litres of petrol were brought into the country within nine days. Two weeks...
INEC Recgonises Abure Faction’s Nominee For Anambra Gov Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission announced Chief George Moghalu as the Labour Party's candidate for governor of Anambra State in the November 8, 2025, election. In a move that essentially confirms Julius Abure's leadership as the acknowledged LP National Chairman. Moghalu, who emerged from the Abure-led faction, secured 573 votes to defeat his only rival, John Nwosu, who polled 19 votes...
Dangote Refinery Commits To Petrol Price Stability Amid Global Oil Price Surge
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that it has consistently lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, despite ongoing fluctuations in global crude oil prices. In a statement signed by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company emphasized that its decision to maintain price stability demonstrates its unwavering commitment to...
UN Cuts Spending, Services As Funding Crisis Intensifies
The United Nations has been forced to cut spending, halt recruitment, and scale back services due to a deepening cash crisis that threatens its ability to carry out essential global operations. During a General Assembly budget committee session on Monday, UN officials and member states expressed serious concern over the organization’s financial stability. Member states currently owe the UN $2.4...
NMA Calls On Govt To Prioritise Doctors’ Welfare To Curb Japa Syndrome
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on all employers of medical professionals, including the government, to prioritize the welfare of doctors as a key step in addressing the ongoing issue of japa syndrome—the mass migration of medical personnel abroad. The president of the NMA, Professor Bala Audu, made this appeal in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during a media chat...
El-Rufai Alleges Corruption Within Judiciary, Cites Decline In Public Confidence
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has leveled serious accusations against the Nigerian judiciary, alleging widespread corruption and a breakdown of public trust in the justice system. Speaking on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Bwari Branch Law Week in Abuja, El-Rufai expressed deep concern over what he described as judicial compromise, procedural inefficiencies, and...
Catholic Priest Passes Away While Engaging In Tennis Activity In Anambra
The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State, is in mourning following the sudden passing of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who died on Monday morning while playing lawn tennis. Father Udogu, who was the parish priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka, and the dean of Awka Il Deanery at the time of his death, was born on...
