A fresh wave of violence has claimed at least six lives in central Nigeria, as intercommunal clashes erupted in the Bassa and Mangu local government areas of Plateau State over the weekend. Among the deceased are women and children, with a further 12 people hospitalised following injuries sustained during the separate attacks, according to local…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, on Monday formally received a former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into the party following his registration as a member. Kwankwaso was registered at his Miller Road residence in Kano, where he was issued membership number 000201 by the state chairman of…
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sanan Real Homes Limited, Alhaji Sanusi Abdul Sanusi, has challenged the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited and Rehoboth City Estate, Dr Engr Stephen Achema Akpa, to submit alleged evidence against his company to the Federal Capital Development Authority for investigation. Sanusi was…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it will soon commence its defence in the consolidated petition challenging the Anambra South senatorial by-election at the National and State Assembly By-Election Petitions Tribunal. The by-election, held on August 16, saw Emmanuel Nwachukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) emerge as senator. Mr Ibrahim Mahmud,…
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has reported that the latest Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by 113 countries, including Nigeria, could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 12 per cent by 2035. The findings were released in the NDC Synthesis Report on the sidelines of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Together, these countries…
Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo has condemned the brutal killing of 16 hunters in Udune, Uromi Local Government Area of the state, describing the attack as barbaric and unacceptable. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okpebholo, condemned the act at Government House during a condolence visit to Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted a provisional licence to Benue State to establish a new state university. The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, presented the licence to the State’s Deputy Governor, Samuel Ode, who represented Gov. Hyacinth Alia at the occasion. Ribadu said the institution, Benue State University of Agriculture, Science…
The Imo State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hope Uzodimma for what it described as his exemplary leadership in strengthening security, protecting citizens, and driving socio-economic activities in the state. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Mr. Chisom Ojukwu (APC–Nkwerre) during plenary on Wednesday in Owerri. Presenting the…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has nominated Professor Joash Amupitan to serve as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking parliamentary confirmation for the appointment. In a formal communication to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, read during Tuesday’s plenary, Tinubu said the nomination aligns with Section 154 (1) of the country’s 1999 Constitution. Professor Amupitan,…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have condemned the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over persistent power outages affecting Kubwa, Kuje, and Dutse. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, residents said electricity rarely lasts more than five hours a day, causing frustration and disrupting daily life. Mrs Eniola Williams, a…
