Kogi: Ododo Visits Victims Of Accident In Hospital

…Assures Govt’s  Readiness To Sustain Support Governor Usman Ododo has visited victims of the tragic road accident that occurred along the Lokoja–Okene highway, which claimed six lives and left several others injured. The Kogi State Governor also paid a solemn condolence visit to the bereaved families, expressing deep sorrow over the heartbreaking incident that cut short the lives of citizens who were returning from the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration earlier hosted...

U.S. Action Exposes Nigerian Govt’s Reluctance To Fight Terrorism – Timi Frank

…Commends Trump For Stepping In Where Nigerian Leaders Failed Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday accused the Nigerian government of deliberately shielding financiers of terrorism while the country sinks deeper into violence and mass killings. The political activist stated that recent actions by U.S. President Donald J. Trump and the U.S. Congress have “embarrassed and compelled” the Nigerian government to reluctantly take steps it...

General Christopher Musa (retd) Takes Oath As Defence Minister

General Christopher Musa (retd) has been sworn-in as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence by President Bola Tinubu. Musa, who previously served as Chief of Defence Staff, took the oath of office on Thursday at the State House, Abuja. Musa replaces former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, who stepped down reportedly due to health reasons. His swearing-in comes after the Senate confirmed him on Wednesday following a thorough five-hour screening session. During the hearing, Musa faced questions...

Ex-Rivers Administrator Ibas, Dambazau, Others Nominated as Ambassadors

The immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former presidential aide, Ita Enang; former Imo State First Lady, Chioma Ohakim; and former Minister of Interior and former Chief of Army Staff, Abdulrahman Dambazau were part of the new batch of non-career ambassadorial nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu. The nominations were announced on Thursday during plenary, after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the...

Finance, Education Ministers To Appear Before Senate Over Safe School Initiative 

The Ministers of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and his Education counterpart, Tunji Alausa, have been summoned by the Senate over the failure of the Safe School Initiative. The Senate Ad-hoc committee investigating the collapse of the programme made the move following the adoption of its work plan during a maiden meeting held on Wednesday, at which the ministers were notified to appear before it on Tuesday next week. Summoning the Minister...

House of Representatives Pass Child Online Access Protection Bill

The House of Representatives has passed the Child Online Access Protection Bill, a crucial legislative measure designed to strengthen safeguards for Nigerian children navigating the digital world. The Bill was sponsored by Rt. Hon. Olumide Babatunde Osoba, Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, with notable support from co-sponsor Hon. Babajimi Benson. The legislation sailed through after the House adopted the report of its Committee on Justice, which underscored the growing threats children face online....

Constitution Amendment: Kalu Advocates Ties With State Assembly Deputy Speakers

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has sought the collaboration of Deputy Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, urging them to work closely with the National Assembly as the constitution review exercise enters a critical stage. In a press statement signed by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Kalu made the call during an interactive meeting with the State Assembly Deputy Speakers in Abuja on Tuesday...

Kogi Govt Condoles With Families Of Victims Of Tragic Accident

The Kogi State Government condoles with the families of victims of a tragic accident involving a bus conveying some citizens who were returning from the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities held earlier on Wednesday at the Government House, Lokoja. In a press statement signed by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, the government described as unfortunate the accident which occurred along the Lokoja–Okene road, claiming six precious lives....

House of Reps Calls on FG to Name Sponsors of Terrorism

…Pushes for Special Court to Try Terrorism and Kidnapping Cases The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to publicly identify and prosecute financiers of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, amid rising insecurity and the frequent abduction of schoolchildren across the country. The resolution was adopted on Wednesday during plenary following the presentation of a report on last week’s security debate. Lawmakers emphasised the need for accountability in tackling violent crime. “That financiers...

NEC Approves N100bn to Rehabilitate Security Training Institutions

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved ₦100 billion for the rehabilitation of training institutions of the police and other security agencies across Nigeria. The decision was taken at the Council’s 154th virtual meeting held on Wednesday. In addition to the main appropriation, NEC also approved ₦2.6 billion for consultancy services to support the implementation of the project. The funding follows a report from an ad-hoc committee chaired by the Governor of Enugu State, Peter...

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