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Senator Friday Benson Konbowei, representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was formally announced on Thursday at the Senate chamber, where Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Konbowei’s letter before the close of plenary. Konbowei, a…
The Federal Government has dismissed recent media reports and viral social media content questioning the quality of materials used in the ongoing reconstruction and expansion of the Ore–Ondo–Akure Expressway, asserting that the project conforms to international engineering standards. A viral video had surfaced online alleging the use of substandard materials…
The Rivers State Executive Council has cancelled a ₦134 billion contract previously awarded for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt. The contract, awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) during the tenure of Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (retd) as the state’s sole administrator…
Four men accused of involvement in the murder of the late Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area in Osun State, Hon. Remi Abass, were arraigned on Wednesday before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects — Abubakar Kabiru (a.k.a Jeje, 38), Tajudeen Opeyemi (30), Akeem Agbomojo (28), and Akintoye…
Ahmedabad, India, has been recommended as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking a significant milestone as the event celebrates its centenary edition. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Commonwealth Sport, the governing body of the Games, confirming that the Indian city was selected ahead of a…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following a screening session held on Thursday. Amupitan, a distinguished Professor of Law and senior academic, was nominated by the presidency to head the electoral body and steer Nigeria’s democratic process…
Efforts to amend Nigeria’s 2022 Electoral Act suffered a major setback in the Senate on Thursday, following intense deliberations during plenary. The proposed changes to the Electoral Act, aimed at enhancing the country’s electoral process ahead of future elections, were temporarily shelved after a contentious debate among lawmakers. The motion…
Nigeria has urged stronger international cooperation and solidarity among developing nations to tackle the interlinked global challenges of climate change, inequality, debt burden, and insecurity, at the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held in Kampala, Uganda. Representing President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the Permanent…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s vast potential for wealth creation through its abundant solid mineral resources, stressing that the country should not remain impoverished. The President made the remarks during the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week held in Abuja on Wednesday. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the…
The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of Professor Joash Amupitan, the nominee of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The screening began following a formal request from the President, which was read during plenary on Tuesday by Senate President…
