Barau Jibrin Donates 61 Cars, and 1,136 Motorcycles to APC Leaders in Kano

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has distributed 61 cars and 1,136 motorcycles to grassroots leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, reinforcing party structures and empowering members at the local level. Speaking at the event on Sunday, Jibrin explained that the motorcycles were designated for ward chairmen, while the cars would go to local government and zonal chairmen. He also announced a ₦5 million loan scheme to help university graduates start small...

Delta State: Gunmen Abduct Six Worshipers, Shoot Pastor In A Church 

Six church members of Elyon Paradise Ministry in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State have been abducted during a vigil on Friday, shot the pastor in a brutal attack by gunmen that left the community in shock. The attack, which occurred around 10 p.m. at the church near Delta State Polytechnic, left Apostle Divine Omodia hospitalised with gunshot wounds. The attack has heightened concerns over security in religious centres, with residents calling on authorities to take swift actions...

None of the 31 State Creation Requests Have Met Requirements – Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that none of the 31 requests for more state creation in Nigeria has met the constitutional requirements. Speaking at a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Kalu, who also chairs the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, explained that the submission deadline has now been extended to 5 March 2025 to give applicants more time to meet the necessary...

PDP Sweeps Osun LG Polls Amidst Controversy, Violence

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all chairmanship and councillorship positions in the 30 local government areas (LGAs) of Osun State in the recently concluded local government elections. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, announced the results on Saturday at a press briefing, despite opposition from the police and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, who had earlier called for the suspension of the elections....

PDP Celebrates Osun Victory, Condemns Violence

Following its victory, the Osun PDP commended voters for defying pressure to exercise their democratic rights. In a statement issued on Sunday, Osun PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, hailed the electorate as ‘heroes of democracy.’ “Before and on Saturday, the will of our people for democracy was greatly tested by anti-democratic elements. From biased opinions to unlawful advice, the rights of Osun people to elect those who administer their affairs at the grassroots came under...

Over 40,000 Benue Civil Servants To Undergo ICT Training

No fewer than 40,000 state and local government employees would be trained in e-governance, data policy, regulation, and ICT compliance to modernize governance and enhance digital literacy. Benue State Commissioner for Communications and Digital Economy, Mr. Kwaghgba Amande disclosed this while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja between the Benue State Government and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Amande, said Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved the training, stressing that the...

Court Halt Elections PDP’s North East Local Elections

A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu, has ordered the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to postpone the election of its zonal committee members and national ex-officio for the North East, which is slated for today, Saturday. The judge, gave the order in the suit no: FHC/ABJCS/298/2025 filed by Dr Nicholas E. Msheliza and two others (as applicants) against the PDP, its national chairperson, national financial secretary, national organising secretary, national vice...

Interior Minister Says Nigeria’s Visa-on-Arrival Policy Will Be Scrapped

The Federal Government of Nigeria will introduce automated visitor landing and exit cards, thereby scrapping the Visa-on-Arrival policy. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior who announced this on Friday in Abuja at the closing ceremony of an Advanced Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record (API/PNR) training for Immigration officers, explained that the Visa-on-Arrival system is no longer effective. He added that it allows visitors to enter Nigeria without prior screening. Instead, the government is automating the visa process to ensure...

Houston’s Mayor Whitmire Strengthens Ties with African Community

The African population in Houston, predominantly Nigerian, has played a crucial role in the city’s development. They have brought significant cultural, political, and economic influence to various sectors. In a landmark meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, newly elected Mayor John Whitmire warmly welcomed representatives from Houston’s vibrant African community to his office. This gathering marked the beginning of a series of planned meetings to foster closer ties and enhance African representation in local...

AGILE To Return Over 3,000 Out Of School Girls in Adamawa State

…Women Back To School The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) is enrolling over three thousand out-of-school girls and women under the “Second Chance Education Opportunities for Out-of-School Girls and Young Women in Adamawa State.” The State Project Coordinator Engr. Saddiki Liman, who disclosed this while declaring open a two-day training workshop on “Second Chance Education Opportunities for Out of School Girls and Young Women in Adamawa State,” said the project would be implemented...

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