Nigeria’s Federal Government has applauded nine members of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for their roles in the country’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the commendation in a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos by his Special Adviser, Dr Bolaji…
The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the killing of a Nigerian, Mr Emeka Uzor, in Windsor, Randburg, Johannesburg. Uzor, who hailed from Enugu State, was allegedly killed on Feb. 8, 2026, after being fatally shot by Mr Xolani Khumalo and his team under circumstances that have raised concerns about the use of…
The Advocacy for Growth and Development in Sustaining Leadership Initiative has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to urgently fix logistics lapses ahead of the Federal Capital Territory area council elections slated for February 21. The group raised the concern after monitoring the INEC mock accreditation exercise conducted on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Bwari…
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has issued a directive demanding the immediate return of official vehicles held by some former party chairmen who have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party said the vehicles, donated by Senator Rufai Hanga, were provided to facilitate NNPP activities at the local government…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan saying that the Senate acted within its powers when it suspended her. Akpoti- Uduaghan represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. Delivering judgment in an appeal filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging the judgment of the Federal High Court, the appeal court held that…
The Federal Government has commended the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for continuing to drive private sector growth and boost investors’ confidence through sustained reforms and digital transformation. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Nura Rimi, said this at the 35th anniversary celebration of the CAC in Abuja on Monday. Rimi said…
The immediate past governor of Benue, Chief Samuel Ortom, has reaffirmed his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and denies any purported defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ortom, in a statement by his Media Adviser/Consultant, Dr Terver Akase, said that he remains a key member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…
Dr Bolaji Akinola, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, says residents of Osun are demanding change in governance. Akinola stated this in a statement on Monday while reviewing the condition of healthcare and education services across the state. “Osun people are yearning for change. They…
Hundreds of members of the Labour Party in Niger State, alongside supporters of Peter Obi’s presidential ambition and members of the Community Structure Foundation for Good Governance (CSF), have joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The group was received in Minna by the ADC’s National Woman Leader, Hon. Naomi Lasara Abel, who warned against what…
The Police Command in Benue on Monday confirmed the kidnap of nine worshippers at Ojije in Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the telephone in Makurdi that the victims were abducted at a night vigil. Udeme said the victims…
