The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Yenagoa Branch has strongly criticized statements allegedly made by Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, which reportedly included threats and derogatory remarks against the judiciary and Justice S.W. Amadubogha of the Bayelsa State High Court. CP Idu reportedly criticized Justice Amadubogha for delivering a judgment that resulted in the…
Government agencies and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have established a committee to combat the spread of fake news in the country. This initiative was announced at the 2nd National Roundtable on Fake News and Blackmail of Government and Non-Governmental Officials, held yesterday in Abuja. The collaboration aims to address the growing threat of fake news…
Former agitators in the Niger Delta have decided to withdraw from the proposed nationwide protests against economic hardship, citing unconstitutional motives behind the event’s promotion. Following an emergency meeting on Wednesday, hundreds of ex-agitators resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration, expressing confidence that given more time, the President would address the nation’s challenges. The…
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has urged residents of Kwara State to maintain peace and avoid actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order. In a statement issued by the monarch’s spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir emphasized that dialogue is essential for fostering peace and harmony. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari noted…
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has praised International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) for their essential role in supporting vulnerable populations and complementing government efforts. Speaking at a one-day interactive forum with INGOs and other stakeholders in Abuja, Senator Bagudu highlighted the significant impact these organizations have on the lives of many…
The Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) has addressed the recent departure of key supporters of their principal and former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The group emphasized that citizens who aspire for a new and better Nigeria should remain committed and continue to engage with others to achieve the Nigeria they desire. Co-convener…
Borno State, Nigeria Governor Babagana Zulum has overseen the distribution of food supplies and agricultural inputs to over 35,000 male heads of household in Monguno Local Government Area. Each beneficiary received a 25kg bag of rice and cowpeas to aid in their farming activities. The governor highlighted that this rice package was part of the…
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to reject the planned nationwide protests set to begin on August 1, advocating for unity and focused development instead. Senator Shettima emphasized that protests have never been a solution for nations’ challenges, often leading to the destruction of lives and properties. He called for peace and unity…
President Bola Tinubu addressed African leaders on Sunday in Accra, Ghana, providing an update on the progress and challenges faced by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). During the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, President Tinubu, who serves as the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and…
The Federal Government has instructed the military to compile a list of fallen heroes so that their families can be provided with houses. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, issued this directive to Major General Joseph Omale, Managing Director of the Nigerian Army Housing Development, in Abuja. “Families of fallen heroes should…
The Plateau State government has announced a three-day mourning period for the victims of the Saint Academy School building collapse that occurred on Friday. From July 13 to July 15, all flags within the state will be flown at half-mast in honor of the victims, according to a statement released by Plateau State Commissioner for…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, to The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. This decision coincides with the celebration of Soyinka’s 90th birthday on July 13, 2024. Wole Soyinka, a distinguished playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, actor, singer, composer, and documentarian, is renowned globally…
Mr. Patrick Okigbo, the founder of a public policy advisory firm, has emphasized the need for an institutional framework to promote Inclusive Business (IB) strategies as a means to combat poverty in Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ roundtable on Inclusive Business Up-scaling in Abuja, Okigbo described IBs as enterprises that devise innovative, commercially-viable methods to…
The African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU) has urged President Bola Tinubu to grant a citizenship waiver for African descendants of Trans Atlantic Slave Trade victims as part of reparative justice. Professor Chidiebere Anelechi Ogbu, President of AFRIDU, made the appeal during a strategic meeting in Abuja with the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)….
Nigeria has been plunged into darkness once again as the national grid experienced a system collapse on Saturday, leading to a nationwide power outage. Emeka Ezeh, the Head of Corporate Communications at Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, confirmed the incident in a notice issued on Saturday, stating that the collapse occurred around 15:09 hours. As a…
The Edo State Government has cautioned against unlawful assemblies by cult groups in the state under the pretext of marking their anniversary on July 7. State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, issued the warning, stating that the government had been informed by security agencies that Aiye (Black Axe) planned to celebrate its anniversary…
President Bola Tinubu has initiated the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC) in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, to tackle the humanitarian crisis caused by internal displacements across Nigeria. During the groundbreaking ceremony of the project’s pilot phase, President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, emphasized that “Conflict and displacement are not merely…
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has called on the federal government to reinforce the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other institutions to ensure they can effectively carry out their statutory duties. The coalition has observed with great concern the efforts of certain individuals on social media who are attempting to recruit young…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, announced that the 10th Assembly is working towards constitutionally recognized roles for traditional institutions and securing autonomy for Local Governments in Nigeria. **Paragraph 2:**During the ongoing ‘Open Week’ celebration marking the first anniversary of the 10th House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas highlighted the formation of two…
The Oyo State government has announced that Monday, July 8, 2024, will be a work-free day in honor of the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1446AH. Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made the announcement on Thursday, emphasizing the significance of Hijrah in the lives of the Muslim community. Oyelade highlighted that Hijrah commemorates the…
The Federal Government is committed to finding innovative solutions to address food insecurity in the country, according to Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology. He made this statement during the opening ceremony of a four-day workshop focused on advancing satellite-based crop monitoring (CROPWATCH) to enhance resilience against global food insecurity. Nigeria, the most…
Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, formerly known as Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil (KUST Wudil), has been plunged into darkness following a power disconnection by the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). KEDCO disconnected the university about a week ago due to an outstanding bill exceeding N248 million, disrupting…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Aisa, who passed away on Sunday in Abuja after a prolonged illness at the age of 93. The funeral will take place today, Monday, at the family residence of the…
The Oyo State Government has set Friday, July 12, 2024, for the coronation of Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin as the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Prince Dotun Oyelade, the State’s Commissioner for Information, announced in a statement on Friday that Governor Seyi Makinde will also present the Staff of Office to Oba Olakuleyin, who will become the 43rd…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a shrine guarded by a snake used for storing illicit drugs in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State. The NDLEA discovered a specially constructed large hole in a wall, hidden by wallpapers and surrounded by fetish objects, used for concealing drugs. According…
The Federal Government has announced the complete installation of E-gates at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, achieving 100% completion. According to information from @PBATMediaCentre, the new E-gates are expected to minimize human interaction between immigration authorities and arriving Nigerian nationals, promoting greater transparency and efficiency in the immigration process. The E-gates at Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to lay the foundation stone for the permanent headquarters of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday, June 19. According to a statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice President, this initiative underscores…
The newly elected Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hajia Maimunatu Ibrahima, has called for the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) to support in addressing challenges in the West African region. During a courtesy visit to NILDS Director General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, in Abuja, Hajia Ibrahima, the first female Speaker of the ECOWAS…
Emeka Martins Chinedu, representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency in Imo State, has called for immediate and concerted efforts to address the severe erosion issues plaguing the Southeast region of Nigeria. Chinedu, who sponsored a bill to establish the South East Erosion Control Commission, stressed the urgent need for deliberate measures to combat the erosion that…
Inter-ethnic marriages, among other strategies, have been recommended as a solution to the ongoing farmer-herder conflicts and related security issues in Nigeria. This recommendation emerged from a presentation by a team of empirical researchers at the Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin. The study, titled “Interrogating Inter-group Relations and Peace Building among Farmers and Pastoralists…
The Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA) has declared the federal government’s deduction of local government funds from state allocations as unconstitutional. During an event marking the first anniversary of the eighth assembly, Speaker Hon Guwor Dennis emphasized the illegality of such deductions, urging the federal government to wait for the conclusion of the constitutional…
