Group Raises Concerns about N21B Constituency Funds to Anambra Central Zone

A group, Active Citizens Movement in collaboration with the Coalition of Cooperative Societies, has called for accountability from federal lawmakers in Anambra Central senatorial zone over constituency funds totaling about N21 billion Naira. The group has planned a town hall meeting with the three federal lawmakers representing the three federal constituencies in Anambra Central, as well as the senator representing the Anambra Central senatorial zone. Anambra Central federal constituencies and representatives are as follows; Awka...

Dr. Joseph Ikpea Eyes Governor Monday Okpebholo’s Senate Seat

Nearly three months after he was sworn in as the Governor of Edo State, schemes have advanced for who replaces Governor Monday Okpebholo at the Senate for Edo Central Senatorial Zone, with Dr. Joseph Ikpea’s interest in contesting the senate seat. Governor Okpebholo was a serving senator representing Edo Central before he emerged as the APC candidate for the Edo State governorship election in 2024 and thereafter won the election, thereby leaving the senate seat...

Kano Bridge Crash: 23 Persons Died, 48 Sustained Injuries-FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano Sector command has confirmed that 23 persons died in the accident that occurred under the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover along the Kano-Maiduguri Road, Hotoro, on Friday. The accident, according to the FRSC, involved a DAF model trailer carrying both goods and passengers. It stated that preliminary investigation shows that overspeeding coupled with dangerous driving led to the driver losing control of the vehicle under the bridge. “Casualty reports...

Border Dispute: Adamawa State Gov’t Proposes “give and take” Agreement

The Adamawa State Government has proposed a “give and take” agreement between Nigeria and Cameroon as a measure to resolve the lingering border demarcation problem between the two countries. Stakeholders include traditional rulers, religious leaders, representatives of security agencies, and Adamawa State government officials from four border local government areas in Adamawa state, including Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, and South Mubi held a meeting in Mubi to discuss a proposed diplomatic solution to the border demarcation...

NUJ President, Yahya Seeks Unity Among Journalists To Transform Media Landscape

…Announces Plans To Establish  Media Enhancement Bill Committee Alhassan Yahya, President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), has sought unity among journalists across Nigeria to collectively transform the media landscape. While speaking at a reception organised in honour of the immediate past NUJ President, Chris Isiguzo, in Abuja on Friday, Yahya stressed the importance of cooperation in addressing the challenges within the profession, particularly in the areas of remuneration and media protections. “We’re all...

Adebanjo: A Great Titan Has Been Lost, PANDEF Mourns

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has mourned the passing of the leader of Afenifere, describing the late elder statesman as a great Titan. A press statement on Friday signed by the national chairman of the organisation, Ambassador Godknows Igali, reads, “On behalf of the Board of Trustees and National Leadership of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), and the entire people of the South-South geopolitical zone, we are profoundly shocked and saddened by the...

Adamawa State: Tol Huba Receives Staff of Office Amidst Cheers

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in a colorful ceremony, presented the staff of office to the newly appointed First Tol Huba, Barrister Alheri Bulus Nyako, marking the culmination of over 120 years of struggle. Speaking at the event held in Hong Local Government Area, Governor Fintiri charged the new Tol Huba to see himself as a leader for all, urging him to ensure inclusivity and fairness in his reign. The governor said the creation...

UNIZIK Expels 300L Student Who Assaulted lecturer For Disrupting TikTok Videoing

 Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka Anambra State has expelled the 300 level student of History and International Studies, Miss Chimamaka Precious Goddy-Mbakwe. Goddy-Mbakwe is the lady spotted in a viral video clip assaulting Dr Chukwudi Okoye, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies for allegedly obstructing her TikTok video making. According to a letter dated February 13, signed by the NAU Acting Registrar, Mr Victor Modebelu and copied to the Acting Vice-Chancellor,...

Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Is Dead

Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere has died at the age of 96. His family announced his death in a statement on Friday, February 14, 2025, saying that the elder statesman died at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96,” the statement read. Adebanjo, a distinguished lawyer, former organising secretary of the...

South-West Governors Form Joint Security Team to Tackle Rising Insecurity

Governors from Nigeria’s South-West region have resolved to establish a joint surveillance team to combat rising insecurity, including the growing threat posed by the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP). The decision was reached on Thursday during a four-hour meeting at the Lagos State House, Alausa, Ikeja, under the aegis of the South-West Governors’ Forum (SGF). The meeting had in attendance Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ademola...

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