ECOWAS Court Set to Hold Sensitisation Outreach, External Court Session in Lagos

The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, will conduct a sensitisation outreach and external court session in Lagos State, Nigeria, from 5 – 7 May 2025 and 8 – 16 May 2025, respectively. Sensitization outreaches and external court sessions are annual activities of the Court intended to create awareness about its mandate, jurisdiction, and operations. They are also…

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No need for separate TIN to operate bank accounts – FIRS official

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has dismissed claims that Nigerians must obtain a separate Tax Identification Number before they can own or operate a bank account, insisting that the new framework integrates seamlessly with existing national registries such as the National Identification Number and Corporate Affairs Commission records. This clarification comes amid widespread debate…

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Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Dumps PDP For APC

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the declaration during a state-wide broadcast to the people of the state. The governor defended his decision to switch camp, saying the move was necessitated to connect the South-Eastern state to the central government….

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EdoTraditional Ruler Kidnapped

EdoTraditional Ruler Kidnapped Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo state police command has launched a search operation on the abductors of the traditional ruler of Udo Eguare, his Royal Highness, Friday Ehizoje, the Onojie of Igueben, a local government area of Edo state. This was made available in a statement signed by the state commissioner…

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EU Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Diary Farmers Improve Productivity

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local dairy farmers in Nigeria and addressing the key challenges affecting the quality and quantity of milk their cattle produce. The EU identified the key challenges as water shortage, the unavailability of vaccines and medicines, and impeded access to quality cow feed. Acknowledging the broader…

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ActionAid Nigeria Decries National Assembly’s Questionable Approval Of Rivers State Emergency, Warns Against Dangerous Precedent

ActionAid Nigeria Decries National Assembly’s Questionable Approval of Rivers State Emergency, Warns Against Dangerous Precedent. ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has expressed deep concern over the alarming disregard for constitutional processes in approving the state of emergency in Rivers State. It said in a statement on Friday that the decision by the two chambers, the Senate and…

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2025 International Day For Boy Child: NAWOJ Rivers calls for Balanced Approach to Child Development.

Katherine Abayomi. The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Rivers State Chapter, has called for a balanced approach to child development, emphasising the need to nurture the boy child with the same dedication given to the girl child.  This call was made in commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Boy Child, which has…

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EdoSEMA partners with stakeholders to assess Flood Damaged Communities

By Tracy Ohovwore‎‎Following a severe flood disaster that submerged hundreds of buildings, farmlands and household properties in Owan Community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State, the Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and officials of the Local Government Council have conducted a joint assessment visit…

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ASUU Declares Two-Week Warning Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike affecting all public universities across Nigeria. The Union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, made the announcement during a press conference held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. Professor Piwuna, stated that there had been no meaningful progress to…

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