Labour Party Berates RMAFC Boss Over Proposed Salary Increase For Politicians 

The Labour Party has condemned what it described as an unsolicited campaign by the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, for salary increase for Nigerian politicians. A press statement on Thursday by the newly appointed interim national publicity secretary of the party, Tony Akeni said, Shehu had at “a press conference insulted the intelligence of Nigerians by claiming that all Mr. President receives a paltry N18 million for...

Governor Peter Mbah Unveils Reconstructed Enugu Hotel Presidential

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has unveiled the reconstructed Hotel Presidential established by the administration of the former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Okpara. The governor described the revival of the 62-year-old edifice as “a homecoming for history.” Mbah, who performed the unveiling in Enugu on Thursday, hailed the foresight demonstrated by the former premier, and regretted that the monument of pride had rotted away for the past 15 years, noting...

Federal Government Urges Bisonfly Project Team To Ensure Speedy Delivery 

Underscoring the urgency and significance of delivering on its mandate, the Federal Government has urged the team charged with the speedy implementation of Bisonfly Project to ensure the full realisation of the project’s objectives. According to a statement signed by Mohammed Manga, Director, Information and Public Relations, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja when he met with the relevant stakeholders. He...

Gov Alia Suspends Chairman Otukpo LG, SUBEB boss, ES Lottery Commission

The Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr. Maxwell Ogiri, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs. Grace Adagba and the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Lottery Commission, Mr. Michael Uper. The suspension was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, following approval by Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia. Alia has upheld the resolutions of the...

69,376 Nigerians Register Online in 7 Hours as INEC Opens Online Voter Registration

Female Voters Lead in Online Registration with 51.3% 69% of Registrants Are Youths The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that no fewer than 69,376 Nigerians completed their online pre-registration for voter’s cards within the first seven hours of the exercise on Monday. The Commission said the registration portal, which went live at 8:30 a.m. on 18th August 2025, recorded impressive traffic from across the country, with slightly more female registrants than males. According...

President Bola Tinubu has condoled with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on the demise of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. In a condolence message on Tuesday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President stressed that his thoughts and prayers are with the Ododo family, friends, and the people of Kogi State as they mourn the deceased. Tinubu described the deceased as a respected community leader...

Obi Condemns State Security Outfit For Maltreating Female Corps Member 

Mr. Peter Obi,  former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election elections has condemned the inhumane treatment meted out to a female corps member serving in Anambra State by state security outfit, Agunechemba in Oba, Idemili South local government area. The former Governor of Anambra State described the treatment as “wickedness and savagery” that has no place in a civilised society. Reacting through his verified X handle, Obi said he read the report in...

INEC Declares Bright Ngene Winner For The Enugu South 1 State Constituency

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Ngene Bright Emeka of the Labour Party, LP, winner of the re-run election for the Enugu South 1 State Constituency of Enugu State. A press release signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information &Voter Education Committee, states that the re-run election in 8 polling units was concluded with Bright Ngene emerging as the winner. “Two re-run elections by order of the Election Petition Appeal...

Boat Mishap: 26 Rescued, 25 Still Missing In Sokoto

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said 26 passengers were rescued and 25 are still unaccounted for from Sunday’s tragic boat accident in Sokoto. Mr. Aliyu Shehu, Head of NEMA’s Sokoto Operations Office, disclosed that the ill-fated boat was carrying 51 passengers along with goods and motorcycles when it capsized. “The rescue operation is ongoing. We have also alerted neighbouring communities to assist in the search for more victims,” Shehu said. Anxious families were seen...

Tinubu Celebrates Victory As APC Sweeps 12 Constituencies in By-Elections

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the winners of the by-elections conducted on Saturday across 16 constituencies in 12 states of the federation, describing the exercise as largely peaceful and a demonstration of Nigeria’s growing democratic culture. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for organising elections that were “hitch-free and mostly devoid of violence.” According to results declared...

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