A Northern youth group, Arewa Youth Council for Justice, has urged suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to end the conversations that led to her suspension from the Senate by issuing an apology to the National Assembly. The group took the stand in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, signed by its National President, Isak…
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. The statement, signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary,…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led Federal Government delegation on condolence visit to Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State over the death of his mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 93-year-old matriarch died in the late hours of Saturday, March 23. Shettima said he was in the state…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court Abuja has recused himself from the case filed by the Senator Representing Kogi Central District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. At the proceedings on Tuesday, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision to withdraw from the matter after the usual court appearances. He cited the allegation of bias from the third…
The Abia Apostolic Intercessory Team, in collaboration with the Umuda Isingwu Ministers’ Forum, has announced the 2025 Resurrection Power Prayer Summit. Themed “Breaking ‘Thou Shall Not Excel’ Curses and Evil Pronouncements,” the summit is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 1 April to Friday, 4 April 2025, at St James Methodist Church, Umuda Isingwu, Canaan…
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Federal Government to honour the late former Chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, who conducted the annulled June 12, 1993 elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, while speaking at a programme organised by the commission in honour of Nwosu, said it was…
The Joint Action Movement of Nigeria (JAMN), demanded transparency in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) probe of Bauchi State officials, expressing shock and disbelief over the recent arrest of the state’s Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, in Abuja. It urged the EFCC to carry out its investigations with professionalism, impartiality, and fairness to prevent…
The South-South Alliance for Prosperity (SSAP) has called on political actors, civil society groups, and Nigerian voters to unite behind a burgeoning partnership between Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a potential solution to the nation’s pressing challenges. In a statement released on Thursday, SSAP Chairman…
In a bid to advance Nigeria’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has welcomed a high-level delegation from China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) to Abuja. The delegation, led by Mr. Tian Bei, Deputy General Manager of NORINCO’s Africa-America Department, met with the minister on Saturday as…
Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), on Wednesday, commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his commitment to upholding the dignity and integrity of the Nigerian Senate. The Coalition, comprising various grassroots and national civil society groups focused on deepening democracy in Nigeria and across Africa. In a statement jointly signed by Coalition Convener Martins Onyebuchi…
