Jackson Udom, special assistant on media to the senate president, said in a statement that Akpabio spoke while delivering a goodwill message in Owerri, the capital of Imo state. The occasion was the launch of “Ten Years of Impactful Leadership of the APC Administration in Nigeria”, a book authored by Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo. […]
This is contained in a statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tijani Momoh, in Abuja. The exercise, the command said, is in line with the existing laws and directives of IGP Kayode Egbetokun, which apply to all vehicles with tinted glasses, whether factory or non-factory fitted. Momoh quoted the Assistant Inspector-General of […]
Gazal disclosed the incident in a telephone interview with journalists. “The three armed men broke into my residence at Ijebu-Ode GRA at about 2 a.m. They collected all the cash with me after which they forced me to open my bank apps on my phone and transfer everything there to an account they provided. They […]
Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, […]
Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs at the ECOWAS Commission, Sintiki Tarfa, disclosed this while speaking at the Humanitarian, Development and Peace (HDP) Nexus Workshop held in Jos as part of activities marking Peace Month 2025. Tarfa, said the support was part of regional efforts to strengthen humanitarian and peacebuilding responses in Plateau. The funds […]
According to a statement from the Directorate, the package includes a fixed payment of ₦32,000 as well as percentage increases of 10.66% and 12.95% for eligible pension categories. The new rates will benefit over 832,000 pensioners managed by PTAD. The increment follows presidential approval for a series of welfare measures for DBS pensioners. These include […]
Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Usman Iskilu-Saleh, said the funding is part of efforts to ensure at least one functional primary healthcare centre in each of the state’s 147 wards by 2027. He noted that 58 facilities previously revitalised under a World Bank initiative have been completed, with additional projects underway, […]
During the visit, he commissioned several infrastructure projects executed by Governor Hope Uzodimma, including the reconstructed 60-kilometre Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia dual carriageway, the Assumpta Flyover, and the newly completed 6,000-capacity Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre. Tinubu also attended the public presentation of Uzodimma’s book, “A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria”, which highlights the country’s democratic […]
The decision followed an emergency executive meeting presided over by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Speaking after the meeting, Commissioner for Finance, Emmanuel Okoebor, said the revised budget prioritises infrastructure, with capital expenditure now accounting for 70% of the total budget, up from 67%. “The increment reflects our commitment to infrastructure development. Recurrent expenditure rose by about […]
With the theme “Mobilising Diaspora Expertise and Capital for Nigeria’s Economic Revival,” the two-day event aims to harness the skills, resources, and networks of Nigerians abroad to support economic transformation efforts back home. According to Bernard Doro, Programme Director and Financial Secretary of APC-UK, the forum will feature an interactive session with APC National Chairman, […]