The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, challenging the victory of Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers State. This is as the apex court also reserved judgment on the appeal presented by the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate, Patrick Tonye-Cole. Counsel for the APM and its…
The Code of Conduct Bureau has invited the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over the involvement of his company in an alleged N438m contract scam uncovered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The CCB has commenced an investigation into the alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers by the…
President Bola Tinubu and ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo are among top dignitaries attending the inauguration of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State for a second term in office. Tinubu, who was earlier at an event in Abuja for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, landed at the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri around 1 pm on…
Latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics show that the country’s inflation rate is now at 28.9 %. This was disclosed in the NBS December 2023 Consumer Price Index (CPI) which was released on Monday afternoon. The CPI measures the rate of change in the prices of foods and services. Before Monday’s release, the…
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has arrived the State amidst jubilation after his victory at the Supreme Court last Friday. The Governor arrived Akanu Ibiam International Airport at exactly 3:40pm Joining to receive the Ebonyi leader on Sunday at the Executive Council Chamber New Government House, Abakaliki were members of…
President Bola Tinubu has performed the wreath-laying ceremony with other dignitaries to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Abuja. All services chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Christopher Musa, and heads of other security agencies among others also took part in the ceremony. The programme, which is organised yearly…
In a major operation, troops from the 192 Battalion, 81 Division, Nigerian Army, successfully apprehended a suspected transnational drug syndicate. Acting on credible intelligence, the troops intercepted a Sienna 2001 Model Space Bus, loaded with 296 wraps of illicit substances believed to be Cannabis Sativa. The operation took place on Sunday, January 14, 2024, along…
Senator Simon Bako Lalong, former Governor of Plateau State and representative of Plateau South Senatorial District, extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Caleb Mutfwang on his recent victory at the Supreme Court. Senator Lalong emphasized the importance of unity among politicians to foster a prosperous and inclusive Plateau State. Senator Lalong acknowledged that the legal journey…
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule has invited for screening the nine commissioners who resigned their positions last. This was contained in a statement by the Clerk of the Rivers State House of Assembly Emeka Amadi. Recall that part of the 8-point peace agenda signed by Governor Sim Fubara…
In a remarkable show of patriotism and dedication, Mr. Femi Otedola fulfilled his promise by donating a generous sum of 1 billion Naira to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. This substantial contribution will have a profound impact on enhancing safety and security measures for the people of Lagos. The donation comes as a significant…
