NUJ Abia State Council Set To Fight Quackery, Impersonation

The Abia State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has resolved to fight quackery and impersonation of journalists by non-professionals in the state in line with the directive by the National Secretariat This is contained in a communiqué, which was signed by Abia NUJ Chairman, Chidi Asonye, and Secretary, Ikechukwu Onuegbu, said is part of the resolution taken during the monthly Congress of the union. “Henceforth, anyone not licensed to practice as a journalist...

Over 3.7 Million People In Northeast Faces Food Scarcity – ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised alarm that more than 3.7 million people across the northeast, Nigeria are currently grappling with food scarcity. ICRC’s spokesperson, Aliyu Dawobe disclosed this in a press statement on Monday in Abuja, attributed it to deepening food crisis in Nigeria’s conflict zone. The statement said the ongoing conflict has displaced thousands of families, hindered access to arable land, and disrupted traditional food supply networks, leaving communities...

GenCos Lament As Debt Burden Hits ₦4trillion In Electricity Sector

Joy Ogaji, managing director of the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) has expressed concern over the financial sustainability of Nigeria’s electricity generation sector. In a press statement on Monday, Ogaji lamented over mounting debts, inadequate subsidy provisions, tariff shortfalls, and looming risks to the long-term viability of GenCos (generation companies). According to her, the sector is saddled with arrears approaching ₦4trillion—₦2trillion from 2024, ₦1.9trillion in legacy debts, and ₦1.2trillion accruing in the first half...

Police Rescue Pregnant Woman From Abductors, Arrest Two Suspects

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have rescued a pregnant woman from her abductors and arrested two suspects, said to be human traffickers. The suspects, identified as Sunshine Hart, 28, and Kingsley Ekocha, 38, were apprehended on June 24, 2025, in Aba, Abia State, following diligent investigation and intelligence gathering. The rescued woman, Regina Sunday, 24, was found to be pregnant and was promptly taken into protective custody. A press statement by the Command’s...

Service Industry Grows GDP By 3.13% In Q1 2025

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased by 3.13% in real terms year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth is mainly driven by the service industry, the growth rate surpasses the 2.27% recorded in the first quarter of 2024. The NBS recently rebased the GDP, using 2019 as the new base year for calculations, a decision driven by the...

Action Alliance Sues IGP, Police Over Harassment Of Members

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Action Alliance (AA), led by Chief Barrister Kenneth Udeze has dragged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Nigeria Police, and others to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, over what it described as an illegal attempt to arrest, harass, and intimidate its legitimate leadership. The National Secretary of the party, Vernimbe A. James, in a press statement on Monday, noted that the party’s legal action...

Doctors May Begin Nationwide Strike Thursday Over Unresolved FG Agreement

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that it will embark on a nationwide strike from Thursday, 24th July 2025, should the Federal Government fail to address its outstanding demands. The NMA President, Prof Bala Audu, issued the warning during a press briefing on Monday, noting that the 21-day ultimatum issued to the government earlier this month would expire on Wednesday, 23rd July. According to him, the association’s demands are not motivated by personal interests,...

Muhammed Babangida Accepts BOA Appointment, Dismisses Rejection Rumour

Muhammed Babangida, son of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has officially accepted his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), days after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a fresh set of appointments into key federal agencies. In a statement released on Monday, Babangida expressed deep appreciation to President Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him, describing his appointment as a privilege and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to national development. His...

Tinubu: Awujale Told Me I’d Win 2027 Polls Before His Death

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, gave him his blessing for a second term and assured him of victory in the 2027 presidential election. The revered monarch died last Sunday at the age of 91, just hours after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, his close friend and contemporary. At the eight-day Fidau prayer held in his honour at the Dipo Dina International Stadium...

Subsidy Removal Savings Funding Education, Security, and Infrastructure – NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has said that funds saved from the removal of petrol subsidy are being reinvested into key sectors such as social welfare, infrastructure, education, security, and economic empowerment. Director-General of the Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this in the agency’s weekly publication, where he noted that the reforms introduced since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 are aimed at stabilising the economy and correcting what he described as “decades...

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