The International Press Centre (IPC) has urged the Nigerian media to play a transformative role in rebuilding citizens’ trust in the country’s electoral process, describing journalists as central to strengthening democracy and accountability. The appeal was made by Mrs Stella Nwofia, IPC’s Programme Manager, during the public presentation of the Report on Electoral Trust and…
The House of Representatives has through its legislation allocated N6 billion for the reconstruction of the long-neglected Gbaji-Apa-Owode road in the 2025 national budget, a lawmaker has said. Rep. Sesi Whingan, who represents Badagry Federal Constituency, disclosed this in a statement issued through his media team in Lagos on Tuesday. According to Whingan, the 30.6…
The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian Navy has intercepted 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations along Badagry creeks. The Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo, in a statement on Sunday in Badagry, Lagos State, confirmed that the seizures occurred between March 7…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted he is not looking to sign any striker this summer. Arteta has only brought in Riccardo Calafiori, an Italian defender from Bologna, this summer. With two weeks left in the transfer window, the Gunners boss has said he will put his faith in Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro…
Fresh revelations by the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) have cast serious doubt on the Kaduna State Government’s claim that it has commenced payment of a N72,000 minimum wage. Contrary to assurances by officials, teachers across the state insist they are still being paid under the old wage structure. Pay slips and bank alerts…
The Emir of Kagara, Malam Ahmed Garba-Gunna, has commended security agencies for their efforts in restoring normalcy in Kagara and its environs in Rafi Local Government of Niger state. He made the commendation when participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 from the National Institute for Security Studies visited him on Monday in…
Kevin McCarthy, a republican, has been voted out as speaker of the US house of representatives, becoming the first in the nation’s history to be so removed. A simple majority of 216 to 210 ensured McCarthy surrendered the gavel, as questions mounted over his leadership. Eight republicans teamed up with democrats to remove him from…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has quizzed former Akwa Ibom state governor, Udom Emmanuel over alleged N700 billion fraud. Fundings showed that his detention followed a petition alleging his involvement in money laundering, fund diversion, and corruption. The arrest comes after Emmanuel honored the EFCC’s invitation to respond to allegations made by an…
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has begun a free mass vaccination campaign against rabies for dogs and cats in Nasarawa State, targeting the elimination of the disease in Nigeria by 2030. The week-long exercise was launched on Tuesday in Akun Area Administrative Council by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Chinyere Akujobi, represented by Dr…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has declared a nationwide nine-day prayer effort aimed at ending the persistent violence in Benue State and promoting national reconciliation. The announcement was made on Sunday in Lagos through a statement co-signed by Archbishop Lucius Ugorji of Owerri and Bishop Donatus Ogun of Uromi, the CBCN President and…
