Rivers State Executive Council Revokes N134bn Contract, Asks Contractor to Refund N20bn

The N134 billion contract awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation and furnishing of the Rivers state secretariat complex by Ikot-Ete Ibas, the former sole administrator of the state, has been revoked. The contract was awarded during the six-month emergency rule under that of Ikot-Ete Ibas, the former sole administrator of the state. The Rivers state executive council revoked the contract on Thursday during a meeting presided over by Governor...

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri Quits From PDP

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday at the State Executive Council Meeting held at Government House, Yenagoa. Daniel Alabra, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, confirmed the development in a post on his verified Social Media handle. Also, 19 Members of the State House of Assembly from the PDP, alongside the Speaker, Abraham Ingobere, have resigned their membership of the PDP. Members...

Students Give ASUU, Federal Government 7 Days To Resolve Ongoing Disputes

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened another strike action that could disrupt the nation’s academic calendar if the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) do not resolve the ongoing disputes within seven days. NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, stated this on Wednesday in a press statement, saying the recent threat of industrial action by ASUU was jeopardizing the progress. Oladoja said: “It is, therefore, in this spirit that NANS...

Yobe Retirees To Receive N5.8bn In Outstanding Gratuity

The Yobe State government has released ₦5.8 billion for the settlement of all outstanding gratuity liabilities owed to retired state public officers in the state. Alhaji Mohammed Gaidam, Commissioner of Finance in the State, who disclosed this, said the approval underscored the Governor Buni administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of its civil servants who have served the state meritoriously. Geidam described the approval of ₦5.8 billion as a “clear demonstration of Governor Buni’s compassionate...

Kukah Centre To Train 1,000 Security Personnel In Five States

As part of efforts to strengthen community security and improve accountability in service delivery in five states across the country, the Bishop Matthew Kukah Centre is set to train 1,000 local security personnel. The Executive Director of the Centre, Father Atta Barkindo, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement on Improving Community Security Initiatives for Accountability and Service Delivery held in Katsina. He said the five selected states, which include Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Benue,...

NERC Probes Deaths Of 38 Electricity Workers

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has commenced an investigation into the deaths of 38 electricity workers who lost their lives while on duty between April and June 2025. The report revealed the Commission has initiated investigations into all reported accidents and will enforce appropriate actions where necessary. The figures contained in NERC’s Second Quarter 2025 Report, released in Abuja, show Kano is among the worst-hit states, accounting for at least 10 fatalities. The findings...

Flood Killed 236 Persons In Nigeria – NEMA 2025 Report

By Hassan Umar Shallpella The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) 2025 has released a report stating that at least 236 people have lost their lives to devastating floods that swept through 27 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in 2025. According to the latest update from the NEMA 2025 Flood Dashboard, 409,714 Nigerians have so far been affected across 117 Local Government Areas (LGAs), with thousands displaced and extensive damage recorded...

President Tinubu Grants Posthumous Pardon To Macaulay, Vatsa Others 

In exercising his constitutional power of mercy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted presidential pardon to foremost nationalist and champion of anti-colonial struggle, Sir Herbert Macaulay; former Federal Capital Territory minister, Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, Former Reps member, Farouk Lawan and others. Others pardoned are the Ogoni nine: Ken Saro Wiwa, Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo, Daniel Gbooko, Paul Levera, Felix Nuate, Baribor Bera, Barinem Kiobel and John Kpuine. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, and...

Federal Govt Establishes New Negotiation Committee For Tertiary Institutions

The federal government has set up the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed–led Expanded Negotiation Committee for Tertiary Institutions to enhance discussions with academic and non-academic unions across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. ​Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, while inaugurating the new committee in Abuja, said it was established to harmonize all negotiation processes under a unified and coordinated framework that ensures institutional continuity and sector-wide inclusiveness. Alausa called on all academic and non-academic...

PDP Compiles Delegates List Ahead of November National Convention

Ahead of the National Convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled to hold on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, the party has commenced the compilation of its list of delegates ahead of its much-anticipated National Convention. Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, and Chairman of the PDP National Convention Organizing Committee made the announcement in Abuja during a meeting of the Protocol Subcommittee of the convention. Governor Fintiri assured party...

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