Former President Goodluck Jonathan and other African leaders have condemned the recent coup d’état in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as an attempt to disrupt the democratic process just days after peaceful presidential and legislative elections. In a joint statement, Jonathan, speaking as Head of the West African Elders Forum; former Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, head…
Many residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the surging cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, calling on the government to intervene urgently. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, residents lamented that the sharp price increase had become unsustainable, straining…
The Women Affairs Secretariats of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will adopt the pathfinding model to end violence against children across the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, on the side line of the two-day ministerial-level Regional Meeting of the Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending…
Nigeria’s plan to raise the salaries of political office holders has drawn sharp criticism, with stakeholders urging the government to focus on civil service reform and public welfare instead. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) announced the review last week, noting that political leaders currently earn less than heads of agencies. Figures show…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has charged the new INEC chairman, Joash Amupitan, on electoral integrity in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra State, saying the ruling All Progressives Congress should not be allowed to manipulate processes. In a statement on Sunday, Mr Abubakar described the election as an opportunity to discontinue the era of…
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Bill 2025. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the development during Wednesday’s plenary, following majority support through a voice vote. The bill was subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters for further…
The Abia State University Senate (ABSU) has approved the endowment of the sum of N10 million by Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, to cover Annual Prizes for ABSU’s Best Graduating Students. This is contained in a statement by ABSU Registrar, Dr Acho Elendu, and made available to newsmen in Umuahia on Monday. Elendu said the Vice…
African champions Nigeria put on a spirited display in Lisbon on Monday evening, holding host nation Portugal to a 0–0 draw in an international women’s football friendly. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was in sublime form, producing a string of saves to keep Portugal at bay and highlight why she is currently regarded as the continent’s top…
The Federal Capital Administration (FCTA) has sealed the premise of Federal Internal Revenue Service (FIRS) Access Bank and Total Energy in Wuse over unpaid ground rent. The FCTA also sealed the Chinese Cultural Centre, Wuse, belonging to Jade Garden Restaurants, for nonpayment of ground rent for 19 years. The Director of Land, FCTA, Mr Chijoke…
In an electrifying display of skill and determination, Nigeria’s Wasi Adeshina is preparing for a crucial matchup at the second Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa event, which is set to take place on Saturday, August 9, at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City in Johannesburg, South Africa. The highly anticipated event will showcase some of…
