Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appointed Hon. Tanimu Tahir as his Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and Strategy. Tahir, from Marama town in Borno State, previously served as Special Assistant on Radio Affairs during Governor Babagana Zulum’s first tenure. His appointment aims to strengthen youth participation in Atiku’s 2027 presidential campaign. With over…
Peter Obi, Tony Nwoye Onitsha- In a swift response to the closure of parts of Bridge Head Market, Onitsha, by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, Senator Dr. Tony Nwoye, Hon Idu Emeka, Hon Kelechi Okonkwo and other Labour Party stakeholders have intervened…
South African authorities have arrested Anabela Rungo, the mother of Chidimma Adetshina, the reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, over alleged identity fraud. According to local reports, the arrest took place in Cape Town during a coordinated operation involving the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Home Affairs. Rungo, a Mozambican national, is…
The internal turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, as a Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has instructed the FCT Police Command to investigate claims of forgery related to the party’s primary election guidelines. Magistrate Fatima I. Bukar issued the order, leading to the questioning of several key PDP officials….
The national chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure has said that the party is still ready and available to support Ndigbo to realise their ambition of ruling the country in future. The national chairman who said that the Labour Party has no regret zoning the presidency to the Southeast however tasked the leaders…
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, on the weekend, tasked the new General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, to intensify efforts to end the sit-at-home orders often declared by non-state actors in the Southeast region. Gov. Nwifuru handed down the task when the new General Officer Commanding 82 Division…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a significant reduction in crude oil theft in Nigeria. As of January 2025, crude oil theft has dropped to 5,000 barrels per day (BOPD). This development has led to a corresponding increase in the country’s oil production, which now stands at 1.75 million barrels per…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its commitment to tackling internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo, despite facing criticism. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede revealed that Nigeria lost over $500 million to cyber fraud in just one year, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking on the evolving nature of these crimes,…
The Mayor of Idemili South local government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Ife-Abata), earlier today flagged-off the construction of 1.3 kilometres of Umuegbu-Ukpaka Ndam Nnobi road. The road was attracted by Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi through Public Private Community Partnership(PPCP), and facilitated by a business mogul, Chief Emeka Agbanari(Seaman Group). Speaking during the flag-off,…
The Director-General (DG) of Advocates for Good Governance and Humanity (Renewed Hope), Hajiya Zainab A Ibrahim, recently embarked on a scheduled tour of Niger State to assess the state’s physical infrastructural development. The visit was an eye-opener, showcasing the state’s impressive progress in various sectors. During the tour, Hajiya Ibrahim inspected several ongoing and…
