The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has nominated the Zonal Youth Leader of the party, Chidiebere Egwu, as the replacement for the expelled erstwhile South-East National Vice Chairman of the party, Mr. Ali Odefa. The party stated this in a letter addressed to the Acting National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Illiya Damagun…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, distanced himself from the impeachment of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, in an interview, described Obasa’s impeachment as strict legislative affair devoid of politics or the state government’s influence or interference. “It is…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC/Edo North) on Monday raised concerns over the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) expenditure in 2024 during the agency’s 2025 budget defence session before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance. Oshiomhole queried JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, about the N850 million spent on security, cleaning, and fumigation last year. He…
A devastating accident over the weekend in the Kwana Maciji area of Pankshin Local Government Area, Plateau State, claimed the lives of 19 people and left 11 others injured. The victims, who were returning to Kano State after attending a wedding in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, were caught in the tragedy on Saturday. According…
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS, or petrol) and other refined petroleum products saw a significant increase at depots on Monday, raising concerns about potential adjustments to pump prices across the country. Oil marketers increased the depot prices for petrol and diesel by ₦43, or 4.74%, due to rising global crude oil prices, with…
The Federal Government has warned that national grid collapses will persist due to the government’s inability to repair a key transmission line in northern Nigeria, largely because of ongoing insecurity in the region. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this statement during the 2025 budget defense session with the Senate Joint Committee on Power, shedding…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have decided to go their separate ways after over 30 years together. The couple reportedly made the decision in December, but kept it private, only sharing the news with those closest to them. Guardiola, known for keeping his personal life out of the spotlight, has…
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has approved the upward review of the salaries of the 459 customary court judges of the 153 customary courts across the state. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Dr Reuben Onyishi, disclosed this in a statement in Enugu on Monday. Onyishi said that the…
The Federal Government has increased the daily feeding allowance of inmates in its prisons from N750 to N1,125. Speaking during his maiden meeting with senior officers from the rank of controllers of prisons, the Acting Controller General of the Nigeria Prisons Service, NPS, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, promised to continue to press for improved rate, in…
…Effects 100% Payment Of CONHESS To Health Workers The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing the State’s energy sector for better productivity, while also encouraging renewable energy to increase security of life and property. The State Commissioner for Energy, Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, who stated this on Monday during the fourth-quarter Inter-Ministerial…
