Gemade pledges discipline in Oko Poly, vows to attract funds for optimal performance 

EducationNewsNigeriaGemade pledges discipline in Oko Poly, vows to attract funds for optimal performance 

PilotnewsMarch 5, 2025

The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra state has restated its commitment to instilling discipline and order among staff and students of the institution. Chairman of the Council, Sen. Dr Barnabas Gemade gave the assurance on Wednesday March 5 2025, during interactive session between Governing Council of the institution and the Polytechnic Community. He warned against cases of gossips and rumour mongering peddled by certain staff of the Polytechnic, saying such vices would...

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Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations Amidst Protests and Calls for Investigation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAkpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations Amidst Protests and Calls for Investigation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio is facing mounting pressure following allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The controversy has sparked protests, demands for an independent investigation, and calls for Akpabio’s resignation. Allegations and Senate Proceedings On Wednesday, during a plenary session, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, formally accused Senate President Akpabio of sexual harassment. She invoked Senate Rule 40 to submit her petition, alleging that Akpabio had...

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Catholic Priest Killed by Suspected Bandits in Kaduna

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCatholic Priest Killed by Suspected Bandits in Kaduna

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, has been killed by suspected bandits after being abducted from his residence in Tachiri, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The tragic incident, which happened late Tuesday night, has thrown the community into mourning and renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in Southern Kaduna. Sources within the church and local residents said the assailants stormed Father Okechukwu’s residence under the cover of darkness and took him...

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Former Governor Udom Emmanuel in EFCC Custody Over Alleged ₦700bn Fraud

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFormer Governor Udom Emmanuel in EFCC Custody Over Alleged ₦700bn Fraud

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Emmanuel Udom, over allegations of a ₦700 billion fraud. Mr Udom, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, following an invitation from the anti-graft agency. According to sources familiar with the matter, he was arrested and detained after honouring the EFCC’s invitation to answer allegations of money laundering,...

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Educationist Donates Textbooks, Others To Her Alma Mater

EducationNewsNigeriaEducationist Donates Textbooks, Others To Her Alma Mater

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 5, 2025

Education has been described as the foundation of every great society, and books are the key that unlocks the doors of knowledge, imagination, and success. The Head Teacher of Gombi Central Primary School of Gombi LGA, Adamawa State, Hajiya Talatu Isa Gudu asserted while receiving assorted textbooks covering art and science courses as well as book shelves, reading desks and chairs donated to the school by an educationist Hajiya Dijjatu Ballah at the school premises....

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Lenten Season: Oyebanji Salutes Christians, Seeks Prayers For Ekiti, Nigeria

NewsNigeriaLenten Season: Oyebanji Salutes Christians, Seeks Prayers For Ekiti, Nigeria

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 5, 2025

Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State has urged believers to use the Leten period to pray for the state and Nigeria in general, even as he salutes Christians as the season commences with the Ash Wednesday. Oyebanji, in a press statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, on Wednesday, enjoined every true believer to use the period for sober reflection and intercession- reflecting on their lives, and developments around the globe...

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Tinubu Hails Obasanjo At Birthday, Commends His Contributions To Conflict Resolution

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Hails Obasanjo At Birthday, Commends His Contributions To Conflict Resolution

PilotnewsMarch 5, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his 88 years birthday, even as he lauds his contributions to conflict resolution and good governance. Tinubu has in a goodwill message he personally signed on Wednesday, praised the former President for his meritorious service to the country in the Nigerian Army, as well as his contributions as a civilian President. He said, “Today, as former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo turns 88, I pay a...

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Breach Of Act: FCCPC To Arraign MTN CEO, Others

BusinessLaw & JusticeNewsNigeriaBreach Of Act: FCCPC To Arraign MTN CEO, Others

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 5, 2025

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will on May 28 arraigned the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Mr Karl Toriola and others over alleged failure to produce documents and information required by the commission in compliance with a lawful summons contrary to the FCCPC Act. The company and its CEO will be arraigned alongside Tobechukwu Okigbo, MTN’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer and Ikenna Ikeme, General...

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NewsAdamawa State Govt Pledged To Support Women Journalists

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 5, 2025

Adamawa State Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting journalists operating in the state to ensure effective service delivery. Farauta disclosed this on Tuesday when she granted audience to members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ, Adamawa state chapter, in her Office. She said the Fintiri-led administration is media friendly, reassuring government continuous support, and commended NAWOJ for identifying with the present administration and their contributions as members of the...

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Lawmakers Defection: Don’t Tamper With Original Court Judgement, Timi Frank Warns

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLawmakers Defection: Don’t Tamper With Original Court Judgement, Timi Frank Warns

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 4, 2025

LAGOS – Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political activist has called on Supreme Court Justices and panel of Justices who heard the Rivers State case on the defection of the 27 lawmakers not to allow desperate attempts to tamper with the original Supreme Court judgement. Frank had alleged that there were plots by some persons loyal to a former governor of Rivers State to import the issue...

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