Ugochinyere, Others Accuse Wike’s Allies of Inciting Unrest In Rivers

A coalition of opposition federal lawmakers led by Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere has accused the 27 lawmakers loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, of attempting to stir unrest in Rivers State following the recent Supreme Court ruling that reinstated them to their positions. The opposition lawmakers further alleged that Wike’s supporters are intentionally refusing to accept the 2025 budget proposal, as mandated by the Supreme Court. They emphasized that this action would not...

Natasha Drags Senate, Akpabio Before UN Women Parliament over Suspension

Kogi State lawmaker representing Kogi North Central at the Red Chamber at the National Assembly, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has dragged the Senate and its President, Godswill Akpabio, before the United Nations’ Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) over her recent  suspension. It will be recalled that Akpoti-Uduaghan was, last week, slammed six months suspension by the Senate as recommended by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen  over misconduct and violation of...

CP Bitrus Giwa Takes Over as Commissioner Of Police, Enugu State

The Enugu State Police Command’s new Commissioner, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, on resumption of duty as the 29th Commissioner of Police of the Command, promised people-friendly policing. In a press release informing the public of the change of baton, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Daniel Ndukwe revealed that the immediate past CP Kanayo Uzuegbu was redeployed following his promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG). “CP Giwa is a...

Lady Arraigned in Enugu Court Over Fake Testimony in Church

Detectives of the legal section of the Enugu State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have arrested Loveth Helen Alo after she gave a false testimony at Zion Prayer Ministry Movement Outreach in Lagos, Nigeria, of acquiring a five-bedroom duplex located at WTC Estate, Enugu. In a viral video, the 32-year-old lady displayed footage of the building while testifying in the church, claiming it was God’s blessing unto her; in another viral video, she allegedly...

House of Reps Orders Nationwide Ban on pornographic websites

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down all pornographic websites across the country. The resolution was passed during plenary on Tuesday, with lawmakers mandating internet service providers to block access to such content. The motion was sponsored by Hon. Dalhatu Tafoki, who represents Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency in Katsina State. He argued that the move was necessary to “protect societal values.” According to him, “Nigeria is a highly religious...

NASSCO Captures 68M Poor and Vulnerable Nigerians in National Social Register

…Nigerians Express Mixed Reactions Over Disbursement Process The National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) has announced that over 68 million poor and vulnerable Nigerians have been captured in the National Social Register (NSR). NASSCO disclosed this on Tuesday via its verified Instagram handle, @nassco_nigeria, stating that the figure represents 19 million vulnerable households across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NSR serves as a comprehensive database to help the government...

House of Reps Opposes Increase in ATM Charges

The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its directive increasing ATM withdrawal charges, citing the potential financial burden on Nigerians. The resolution followed a motion on urgent national importance moved by Rep. Marcus Onobun (Esan Central/West/Igueben Federal Constituency) during plenary on Tuesday. Onobun warned that the increase in ATM withdrawal charges would negatively impact financial inclusion, especially for low-income earners who might be discouraged from using banking...

31 Suspected Illegal Miners Arrested In Jos

Operatives of Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Saturday March 8, 2025 arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State capital. Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity in a statement said the suspects were arrested in the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos following credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining activities in the state. According to the statement, items recovered...

Anambra Govt clarifies Ban On Street Evangelism

The Anambra State Government has clarified the ban on street and market evangelism, saying the law is not to stop the spread of the gospel but curb noise pollution. Dr Law Mefor, State Commissioner for Information who gave the clarification in a statement made available to journalists in Awka on Tuesday said: “Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s recent encounter with an itinerant preacher at Onitsha Market was misinterpreted as a ban on evangelism, whereas his focus...

Irate Youths Burnt LG Secretariat, Traditional Ruler’s Palace

Following the alleged killing of three members of the Civil Protection Guards by suspected armed herdsmen on Monday, irate youths in Gwer West LGA of Benue State on Tuesday morning set fire to the Local Government Secretariat in Naka and the palace of the Gwer West Traditional Council Chairman, HRH Daniel Abomtse. The situation escalated when hoodlums allegedly hijacked the protest, leading to the burning of properties, including a hotel belonging to Senator Titus Zam,...

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