Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has appointed a fresh round of commissioners, board chairmen, managing directors, executive secretaries, and senior members across strategic agencies. The appointments were announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, stating that the governor nominated Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr C.O.C. Egumgbe as […]
A Dangote Sino truck has crushed three tricycles and a minibus in the Iyana Meiran area of Lagos State, claiming the lives of two unidentified individuals. A statement shared on the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority‘s official X handle stated that the injured victims have been evacuated to the nearest hospital for medical attention. “There’s […]
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) assembled at the NLC Secretariat in Abuja ahead of a nationwide protest against rising insecurity across the country. Among those present were the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alongside civil society allies, including Omoyele Sowore and members of the Revolution Now Movement. Security personnel, comprising the police, Nigeria Security […]
President Bola Tinubu has met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress behind closed doors, a move aimed at shelving the planned nationwide protests over the deteriorating security situation in the country. The NLC president, Joe Ajaero, while speaking with journalists, described the engagement as a consultation rather than a conclusive negotiation, stressing that labour’s […]
The receipt of the petition filed against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, has been confirmed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, John Okor Odey, said, “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) […]
Gunmen have attacked Ora community along the Osun–Kwara boundary, abducting a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, and killing a village chief during the incident. Residents said the attack caused panic in the community as the assailants fled into the bush with the abducted victim. Owolabi’s wife, Titilayo, said the abduction occurred outside their residence on […]
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of three nominees as non-career ambassadors following their screening by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. Those confirmed are Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are from Ogun State, Aminu Muhammad Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Their confirmation came after the upper chamber considered and adopted […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has presented over N939 billion and an additional 850 million “Budget of Hope and Growth” to the State House of Assembly for the 2026 Appropriation Year. The Governor presented the budget in the presence of the state lawmakers Read Also: Edo Gov Sacks Education Board Chair According to journalists, Okpebholo, on Tuesday, December […]
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (rtd.), has passed away at the age of 71, two weeks before his 72nd birthday. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, Justice Muhammad’s death was confirmed by the Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS). In the statement titled “NAMLAS Condolence Message […]
The Federal Government has kicked off the construction of the N47 billion Jakara–Wuju–Wuju road and sewage project in Kano metropolis. The project, targeted at controlling erosion and enhancing economic activities, will traverse Gwale, Kano Municipal, Dala, and Fagge Local Government Areas upon completion. Speaking on the development, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, […]