Category: Politics

…Assures Nigerians, No Cause for Alarm Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, as part of her visit to Ghana to douse the tension brought about by the demand by Ghanaians for expulsion of Nigerians from their country, has appealed for calm. The minister, who spoke at a joint press briefing with Ghana’s…

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has expressed grave concern over the Federal Government’s planned implementation of a 5% surcharge on fossil fuel transactions, as outlined in Section 158 of the recently gazetted Nigeria Tax Act. A statement on Thursday by AAN Country Director, Dr. Andrew Mamedu, read: “While we acknowledge the need for innovative revenue generation strategies…

By Barikui Felix President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. A statement from the office of the Special Adviser, Information And Strategy, to the President, Bayo Ononuga stated that Professor Don…

The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has officially unveiled the long-awaited Nigeria’s 2024 Strategic Conflict Assessment (SCA). The report, a monumental 859-page provides an empirically grounded analysis of Nigeria’s conflict landscape across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking during the formal presentation event at…

The Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Muktar Betara contribution towards development of his constituency, Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar has been commended by one of the most prominent association in the area, the Biu Forum. The Forum said the lawmaker was a blessing to the area has he made remarkable impact since…

By Emamuzo Iboma Governor Hyacinth Alia has officially dissolved the Benue State Executive Council and appointed former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Moses Atagher, as the new Chief of Staff, effective immediately. A seasoned administrator and former acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank, Atagher brings extensive experience to his new role. His…

By Emamuzo Iboma The Federal Government has announced a significant 50 percent increase in scholarship grants across all academic levels as part of a comprehensive reform aimed at expanding educational opportunities and addressing rising costs. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, revealed that PhD students will now receive N750,000 annually, up from N500,000; Master’s students…

The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS Court in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice of Sierra Leone has organised a capacity-building training for State Attorneys at the Law Officers’ Department. The training held at the Sierra Leone Law School Complex and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone, is…

…Counsel urges court to dismiss case on grounds of abuse of court process Katherine Abayomi. A Customary Court sitting in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State has adjourned for ruling on a suturari application in the ongoing inheritance dispute between Dr. Seinye Lulu-Briggs, widow of the late High Chief O.B. Lulu-Briggs, and his son,…

…Insists Nigeria Remains Committed to Better Nigeria-Ghana Relations Nigeria has finally began the move to douse the ongoing tension with Ghana over the growing agitation by Ghanaians that Nigerians should leave their country, as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwureaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining robust relations with Ghana during a visit….