The governor of Nasarawa State Abdullahi Sule has dismissed insinuations that the northern region of the country is against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. During its meeting with traditional rulers and other stakeholders on Monday, the Northern Governors’ Forum rejected the proposed Tax Reform Bill that was forwarded to the National Assembly. Since then,…
No fewer than 34 persons have been convicted by a Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, over internet fraud. Justice Evelyn Anyadike delivered the judgement recently, in Awka, during which she also spelt out the jail term for each of the convicts Confirming this in a statement made available to newsmen, the Economic…
The Abia State Government has relieved Prof. Onyemachi Ogbulu, Vice Chancellor of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, along with other principal officers, of their duties. This decision was announced by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, in Umuahia on Monday during a press briefing. The announcement followed this week’s Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, presided…
With petrol prices now exceeding ₦1,000 per litre across most Nigerian filling stations, fuel marketers nationwide are grappling with low patronage at their outlets. This significant price hike has forced many to reduce workforce hours and streamline operations, citing high costs and diminishing returns as primary challenges. During a recent interview on Channels Television’s The…
The Imo State Police Command has apprehended a 17-year-old student of Imo State University (IMSU), identified as Jesse Chidiebere, for staging her own kidnapping and death as a prank. In a press release, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, stated that officers from the Orji Police Division detained Chidiebere on October 26, 2024,…
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has said he’s disappointed that President Bola Tinubu supports Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, to destabilise Rivers State. Dokubo, who spoke on Tuesday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme, alleged that Tinubu allowed Wike to run amok and procure judgment to destabilise the peace of…
The federal government has called on state governments yet to comply with the new National Minimum Wage Act and commence payment of the new N70,000 minimum wage to do so. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made this appeal on Monday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, applauding the states…
Veteran Nigerian actress, Ngozi Nwosu, has narrated how her state abandoned her during illness. Speaking in an interview with Nollywood on Radio, the Abia State born explained that she can never render any free services to her people because of their lack of support. “I have personally decided that there is nothing my Abia State…
The Imo State House of Assembly has condemned the gruesome murder of a pregnant woman, Mrs Chinwendu Amadi, from Awogu-Logara Autonomous Community in Ngor/Okpala local government area by yet to be apprehended assailants. This was the outcome of a Motion moved by the Member Representing Ngor/Okpala State Constituency, Rt Hon Prince Obinna Egu, PhD. Moving…
… As Rt.Hon. Benjamin Kalu Articulates A Vision Of A More Inclusive Nigeria. In a significant gathering at the House of Representatives, Deputy Speaker Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu delivered a welcome address at the International Legislative Dialogue on Women and Constitution Amendment, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced political representation of women in Nigeria. Rt…
