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Nigeria, Belgium to strengthen economic cooperation
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced on Tuesday that Nigeria and Belgium are set to strengthen economic cooperation to bolster food security. The Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Mohammed Manga, disclosed this in a statement he signed […]
INC urges Tinubu to caution Wike over comments on Ijaw
The Ijaw National Congress has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to call the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to order over his comments on the Ijaw. The INC was reacting to alleged comments credited to Wike in which he said the Ijaw people ”were a minority of minorities in Rivers and other South South States except Bayelsa”. In a statement in Abuja on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary, INC, Chief […]
LG poll: Rivers electoral commission receives updated voter register from INEC
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission said it has received the updated voters register for the state from the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the August 9, 2025, local government elections. RSIEC said it has also secured the list of registered political parties in Nigeria from INEC. The RSIEC Commissioner in charge of Media and Civic Education, Tamunótonye Tobins, disclosed this in a statement released in Port Harcourt on […]
Court hears Obasa’s suit against Meranda, others on March 17
Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned the hearing of a suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to March 17, 2025. Obasa is challenging his removal as Speaker on January 13, 2025, following allegations of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, and gross misconduct leveled against him by 35 lawmakers. The respondents in the suit include […]
Impeachment threat: Fubara vows to fight on as PDP warns Wike’s men
Impeachment threat: Fubara vows to fight on as PDP warns Wike’s men The Peoples Democratic Party and the Rivers State Government on Monday kicked against the call by a faction of the All Progressives Congress for the resignation or impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The development comes as Fubara said he would not be deterred by threats from those pushing to disrupt governance through the instigation of political crises in […]
Defection to SDP: Presidency, APC knock El-Rufai, dismiss threat to unseat Tinubu
The Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress, on Monday, dismissed moves by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to galvanise opposition figures towards unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. They accused El-Rufai of being driven by “an inordinate ambition that is destined to fail” in his defection to the Social Democratic Party. Also on Monday, the APC noted that El-Rufai’s plan to mobilise against Tinubu’s re-election in […]
NNPCL, Dangote refinery begin talks on Naira-for-crude contract
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has initiated fresh negotiations with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery over the renewal of the naira-for-crude agreement, as talks are underway in anticipation of the expiration of the initial deal, which ends on March 31, 2025. The NNPCL disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in response to claims that the government-owned oil company had suspended the naira-for-crude deal until 2030, as it has […]
Hospitalised Pope Francis rested well, says Vatican
Pope Francis rested well during his 17th night in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said on Monday, the day after reporting the 88-year-old was in a “stable” condition. “The pope rested well all night,” the Holy See said in a typically brief morning update. The head of the Catholic Church was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which later developed into pneumonia in both lungs.
One House, two speakers: Lagos Assembly sinks deeper into crisis
The crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly has escalated, with both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda claiming the Speakership. Compounding the turmoil, the Assembly now has two clerks – Ottun Babatunde and the suspended Olalekan Onafeko – each asserting authority, writes GBENGA OLONINIRAN The leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly has polarised the state legislative arm. At the moment, both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda are […]
Ensure Professionalism To Avoid Legal Repression -Mojeed
Ensure Professionalism To Avoid Legal Repression -Mojeed By Omohefe Peace Osemere Media organizations and journalists have been advised to always ensure ethical standards and professionalism in their news reportage and programmes. President of the International Press Institute, (IPI) Musikilu Mojeed gave the advise while leading discussions on "how journalists/media organizations can avoid legal repression" at a one-day workshop organized by the centre for journalism innovation and development (CJID) in Abuja. […]
Nigeria, Belgium to strengthen economic cooperation
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced on Tuesday that Nigeria and Belgium are set to strengthen economic cooperation to bolster food security. The Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Mohammed Manga, disclosed this in a statement he signed and released in Abuja. According to the ministry’s Director of Information, the minister and the Belgian Ambassador, Mr Pieter Leenknegt, held a meeting to explore ways to facilitate cooperation in agriculture and […]
FG orders Discos to publish details of meter refunds
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has directed all electricity distribution companies to publish the refunds they have made to customers who purchased meters under the Meter Asset Providers scheme. The NERC announced this on its social media handles on Monday. On Monday, the commission held the first Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry Stakeholders meeting in 2025. The MAP framework provides for the provision and maintenance of end-use […]
Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven
Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists sevenThe speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly might be resolved soon as the intervention of heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress may be leading to a headway. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, might be stepping aside for another lawmaker to lead the House The development follows the intervention of the […]
Nigeria seeks EU approval to import non-hazardous waste
The European Commission on Monday received requests from Nigeria and 23 other non-members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries seeking inclusion in the list of nations eligible to import non-hazardous waste from the European Union. Non-hazardous waste, which accounts for 95.6 per cent of solid waste produced in Europe, includes municipal waste such as packaging, clothing, bottles, and plastics, as well as demolition materials like concrete, bricks, […]
IELPN Organises Int’l Fellowship For Educational Leaders, Urges Adoption Of 21st Century Innovations
The need for educators and educational institutions to adopt innovations that enhance the learning process in the contemporary era is sacrosanct. This forms part of discussions at the International Fellowship for Educational Leaders and Executive Leadership Masterclass at the University of Ghana, Legon Campus, which was organised by the Institute of Educational Leadership Practitioners of Nigeria, IELPN, with the theme: ‘‘Innovative Leadership in Education: Strategies for the 21st Century. The […]
King Charles pays tribute to late Namibian leader Nujoma
Britain’s King Charles has paid tribute to Namibia’s former president, Sam Nujoma, who has died aged 95, saying his “lifelong commitment to freedom and democracy” was “inspirational” and his “contribution to history was immense.” Nujoma, who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, died on Saturday, the current Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba announced. In a statement released on […]
Relief for Finidi as Rivers end five-game winless run
An 88th-minute header from Timothy Zechariah provided a reprieve for ex-international and Rivers United coach Finidi George as they ended an unwanted run of five games without a win, beating Lobi Stars 1-0 in Port Harcourt on Sunday, Zechariah broke the bottom-placed Lobi’s resilience in the closing stages of the game and gave his side some hope of reviving their title challenge. They are now in third with 38 points from […]
FRSC recovers 73 stolen vehicles in 2024
The Federal Road Safety Corps, on Wednesday, announced the recovery of 73 stolen vehicles across Nigeria in 2024 through the National Vehicle Identification Scheme portal. According to the statement signed by the corps spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the achievement was the result of intelligence-driven operations conducted in collaboration with other security agencies. Ogungbemide noted that the recovered vehicles were intercepted at the point of registration, preventing them from being integrated into […]
Nigeria’s security remains a priority, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, stressing that he has prioritised national security as a fundamental aspect of his governance. Speaking at the Chief of Defence Staff Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu lauded the military and security agencies for their relentless efforts in combating security threats across the country. Represented by the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, the […]
Ortom hails Tinubu on North Central Development Commission approval
The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing North Central Development Commission. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had announced the signing of the NCDC bill into law during a session in the Senate chamber on Tuesday Ortom described the development as a historic and pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to address the myriad of challenges faced by […]
N54tn budget: Experts divided over raise, FG adds N4.5tn agric, infrastructure funds
Some players in the Nigerian economy have shared different views following the decision of the Federal Government to increase the 2025 Appropriation Bill from N49.7tn to N54.2tn on the back of additional revenues generated by key government agencies. On Wednesday, letters from President Bola Tinubu were read on the floor of the Senate indicating the adjustments in the yet-to-be-passed budget. The President conveyed the budget adjustment in separate letters sent […]