By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 6, 2025 The National Disciplinary Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has invited the embattled National Secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu, former Governor of Benue, Dr Samuel Ortom and 10 others. The Chairman of the committee, Chief Tom Ikimi, in a statement issued …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Commissioners of Police for Taraba and Anambra State Commands. The Commission, according to a statement by Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations, approved the appointment of Chukwudi Chris Ariekpere from Abia State as the new Commissioner of Police for …

By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos, Feb. 5, 2025 The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Feb. 15, with organisers promising an unforgettable sporting spectacle. Director General, National Sports Commission (NSC) Bukola Olopade, gave the pledge in a statement on Wednesday by his media aide, Kola Daniels. …

 By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Feb. 5, 2025 Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday inaugurated the Supervisory Board of the Debt Management Office (DMO) to strengthen fiscal and monetary policy coordination of the Federal Government. The vice-president, while inaugurating the board at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said it was part of government’s efforts …

The Federal Government has been urged to support local industries to drive economic growth and meet the $1 trillion economy target. The call was made on Tuesday by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) during a visit to Dangote Fertiliser Limited and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals in Ibeju …

By Grace Alegba Lagos, Feb. 5, 2025 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new guidelines restricting Bureau de Change (BDC) operators to purchasing foreign exchange from a single authorised dealer per week. The bank also directed the BDCs to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) measures. The apex …

Motorists may witness heavier police presence as men/women of the force roll out to enforce Third-party Motor Insurance policy. The enforcement actually began on February 1, 2025, as directed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The IGP, on behalf of private insurance companies, had emphasised that motorists must comply …

Less than 48 hours after Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), assured electricity consumers in the Aba Ringfence, comprising nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State, of its readiness to start supplying areas in its coverage area affected by the ongoing maintenance of the Transmission …

This month’s Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) will hold on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 7:00 pm (West African Time). The programme, holding at the Redemption City of God, Kilometer 46, Lagos Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria, has as its theme “Glory Ahead.” …

Attah Willies, Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has held a crucial meeting with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) over plans to strengthen maternal and child healthcare in the State. According to Ismaila UBA Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, the meeting marked …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 4, 2025 UN agencies on Tuesday offered a dire assessment of the global impact of deep cuts to grassroots humanitarian funding by the new U.S. administration and reiterated calls for Washington to retain its position as a global aid leader. The development followed the …

[email protected] 0803 251 0193, 0807 552 5533 Those who insist that 16-year-olds are old enough to qualify for admission into our institutions of higher learning – if they satisfy other criteria – may have won the battle for now, but the controversy over this very sensitive issue is far from …

What a bumper dance hall party there is in Heaven as Angels welcome Mrs. Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze with a ceremonial parade. And commanding the saintly Guard of Honour is Sylvester Chidobu Anibeze who will be reuniting with his darling after 59 years. I am sure Ma Anibeze, 94, is already …

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate allegations of a ₦480 million bribery scheme involving Nigerian lawmakers. According to an investigative report by Premium Times, members of the Senate and House …

…Misrepresented PDP as a Senator; Will not be re-elected in 2027 Senator Ned Nwoko willfully disrespected the leader of the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Governor of Delta State, Dr (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori in the discharge of his assigned constitutional responsibility as a senator representing Delta …

The African Cleanup Initiative (ACI) has announced plans to plant 1,500 trees and donate 15,000 copies of the Green Book across Nigeria to mark its 15th anniversary. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Dr. Alexander Akhigbe, ACI’s Founder, revealed that the NGO would also conduct massive cleanup exercises nationwide …

Attah Willies, Gombe Gombe State Police Command now has a new Commissioner, Mr. Bello Yahaya, who takes over from Mr. Hayatu Usman, who has been redeployed to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. Buhari Abdullahi (DSP), the Command’s spokesman, in a statement issued to newsmen said, Bello Yahaya, the 23rd Police Commissioner …

It’s with much shock that I met somebody the other day trying to discuss the author named T. (for Tuesday) Lobsang Rampa as a serious subject, despite my past disclosures on the bloke’s dubiousness. This Lobsang Rampa fellow had written to the publishers, Secker and Warburg, that his real name …

ABUJA, FEB. 4, 2025: Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that NIS is set to launch the contactless passport application solution in Europe, with UK serving as the coordinating centre on February 7. The Comptroller General announced this on Tuesday when she paid a …

Abuja, Feb. 4, 2025 The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has appointed Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (ACI) Akinsola Akinlabi as the new Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO). This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Principal Staff Officer to the NIS CG, Mr. Adedotun …

By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Feb. 4, 2025 Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, says the reforms introduced by the President Bola Tinubu administration are working and have started bearing fruits. The Minister said this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on …

The Seyi Tinubu Support Initiative will on Tuesday, Feb. 4, commence a visitation exercise to inmates in correctional facilities across the six geopolitical zones in the country, to spread love, in the spirit of the fast approaching Valentine’s Day celebration, billed for Feb. 14. Convener of the group, Hon. Moyosore …

Endorsements of candidates for various elective positions in Nigeria are common practice. Indeed, in many instances, supporters even buy forms for their preferred candidates. All these actions are legitimate as they do not contravene the laws of the land. However, the current trend of endorsing sitting officers, yet to complete …

By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Feb. 4. 2025 The Federal Government (FG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over the proposed 50 per cent hike in telecommunications tariff. Following the MoU, the NLC has suspended its planned  nationwide rally over the proposed telecommunications tariff …

Washington, Feb. 4, 2025 The crisis in the Middle East will top the agenda on Tuesday when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first foreign leader to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting is taking place after Trump took over the White House for a second term. Netanyahu …