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The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned the member representing Egor Constituency, Natasha Osawaru, to appear before the Ethics and Privileged committee within one week. The speaker, Mr Blessing Agbebaku who gave the directive during plenary, observed that Osawaru should appear before the committee to explain why she was dragging the name of the…
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu hosted a delegation from the United States Congress in Abuja on Sunday, continuing security discussions between Nigeria and the US. Ribadu, sharing the update on X, noted that the visit follows prior meetings in Washington, D.C., which focused on areas of mutual security interest and cooperation. “This morning, I received…
…Urges Accountability and Non-Politicisation ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has applauded the Federal Government’s bold plan to commence the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), which targets over 8.8 million Nigerians across 8,809 electoral wards, seeking to deliver economic stimulus at the local level. AAN said this development marks a significant step toward aligning national economic planning…
HYPREP GETS NEW PC- DR OLUFEMI ADEKANMBI HYPREP GETS NEW PC Katherine Abayomi The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bolu Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Dr Olufemi Adekanmbi as the new project coordinator for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). Dr Adekanmbi is a doctorate degree holder in Environmental Management, a former…
Musician Terry Apala has been remanded in a correctional center for allegedly mutilating naira notes during a social event. He pleaded not guilty to the charge, and his counsel applied for bail, but the court refused and adjourned till May 5, 2025.
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its strike following an agreement with the management of Dangote Refinery to recognise workers’ rights to unionise. The deal was reached at a closed-door meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and…
Youth Group Urges Financial Institution To Monitor LGA Allocation A group, Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP), has commended the landmark move to ensure the direct transfer of Local Government revenues from the Revenue Allocation Account Committee into the bank accounts of Local Government Councils, noting that this development aligns with the Supreme Court’s historic judgment…
Zulum Opens Banki Cattle Market, Two Others Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated the International Cattle Market and two other projects in Banki town of Bama Local Government Area. According to a statement signed by the governor’s spokesman, Mallam Dauda Iliya, the International Cattle Market was designed to foster economic growth and enhance…
Vice President Shettima: A Stabilizer And Beacon of Hope For Northern Nigeria’s Development. In 2024, a persistent rumour began circulating that the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alh. Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar CFR was facing imminent dethronement. As the speculation gained traction, Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima, the North’s top political leader, intervened to assuage concerns….
PCRC,FIDA Rivers Branch Partner To Strengthen Community Safety Prince Woke, Port Harcourt As part of efforts to strengthen community safety and enhance collaboration, the Chairperson of the International Federation of Female Lawyers(FIDA) in Rivers State, Emi George, on 10th February 2025, led the Executive Committee of the group in the state branch on a courtesy…