International Women’s Day: Tinubu Pledges Greater Opportunities for Women

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting gender equality and removing barriers hindering women’s progress in Nigeria. In his message to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, Tinubu celebrated the resilience and contributions of Nigerian women across various sectors, acknowledging their role in shaping the nation’s future. “On this International Women’s Day, I celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women. You are the bedrock of our nation, driving...

Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Reassigned to New Judge

…Six Months After Presiding Judge Stepped Down The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to a new judge. This decision comes six months after the previous judge stepped down from the case, which involves treasonable felony charges against Kanu. Confirming the development, Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed that the legal team received two key official...

Jonathan Mourns Passing Of Former Presidential Spokesman, Doyin Okupe

Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of ex-presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe, describing him as a courageous and dedicated public servant. In a letter of condolence to the Okupe family on Friday, Jonathan noted that the late politician made considerable contributions to the growth and development of the country. He stated: “It is with a heavy heart that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and...

Protesters Demand the Dethronement of Owelle Nimo

Some indigenes of Nimo in Njikoka LGA, Anambra State, numbering no fewer than one hundred had on Thursday, demanded the dethronement of Igwe Maxi Ike Oliobi of Nimo, over sundry accusations of highhandedness and land racketeering, among others. The group also accused their Owelle of using udogachi operatives to harass and victimize innocent youths. Only about two weeks ago, Okechukwu Solomon Ajagu, from Nimo, was heavily brutalized and his eyes were seriously injured. According to...

Atiku Felicitates Christians On Lenten Season, Calls For National Healing, Reconciliation

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the Christian faithful across Nigeria as they embark on the sacred journey of Lent in 2025, calling for national healing and reconciliation. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, in a message released by his Media Office in Abuja on Friday,  reflected on the divine harmony in the coincidence of Lent beginning just days after the commencement...

Gen. Tsiga Spends 29 Days In Captivity As Bandits Demand N250m Ransom

The former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brigadier General, Maharazu Tsiga (Rtd), and some other persons were abducted, alongside nine other residents, on one fateful Wednesday and spent 29 days in captivity. The Bandits who invaded Tsiga town in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on the fateful day, after abducting a retired Army General, had contacted the family and demanded a ransom of N250m. A source close to the...

Court Jails Kano Woman For Smuggling Over 1.1m Riyals Cash

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction of a woman, Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim, for smuggling an undeclared sum of $1,154,900 and 135,900 Saudi Riyals cash from Saudi Arabia into Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, Hauwa was sentenced by Justice S. M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kano after pleading guilty to a two-count charge of...

LG Leadership: Gov Adeleke Meets Traditional Rulers

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has stressed the need for the state’s citizens to be enlightened so that fake news cannot be weaponized to destroy the state. Governor Adeleke stated this at a special briefing session with the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, affirming that there is no court order reinstating the court-sacked Yes/No council chairmen. He said: “As one of the highly literate communities in Nigeria, we must avoid misinformation and disinformation,...

Tinubu Approves Employment For 774 National Health Fellows

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a pivotal initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. The President announced the fellows ‘ employment on Thursday during the programme’s launch at the State House in Abuja. Nigeria’s development partners, senior government officials, and traditional leaders, including the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III attended the ceremony. According to reports, the employment...

Senate Suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for 6 Months

The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, for six months, following a series of disputes with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Background of the Dispute The tension between Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Akpabio escalated in February 2025 over a disagreement regarding seating arrangements in the Senate chamber. Upon discovering that her seat had been reassigned without prior notice, Akpoti-Uduaghan protested, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing Rules, which protects members’...

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