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The Supreme Court in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly. A five-member panel, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, issued the ruling on Monday, ordering Fubara to pay ₦2 million to the Assembly and its…
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three students from the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA), who were working on a farm near Akure Airport. According to reports, the victims, who were undergoing Industrial Training (IT) at the farm, were kidnapped on Saturday evening while returning…
The Kebbi State Government has announced plans to sponsor the mass wedding of 600 individuals—300 grooms and 300 brides—with the state covering a dowry payment of ₦180,000 per couple. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, the Chairman of the Mass Wedding Committee, Suleman Argungu, stated that screening committees…
Senator Sunday Katung, representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has granted full scholarships to five students of Bethel Baptist High School, who were among the victims of a 2021 bandit attack and mass abduction. On July 5, 2021, armed bandits stormed the school in Damishi, Kaduna, abducting 121 students. While most…
Namibia’s Liberation Hero, Sam Nujoma, Dies at 95Namibia Presidency has announced the death of it’s first President and revered liberation hero, Sam Nujoma, at the age of 95, stating that he passed on Saturday. In a statement, the President, Nangolo Mbumba explained that Nujoma, who led the country’s struggle for…
Governments at all levels have been urged to fully implement existing laws aimed at protecting the rights of the girl child and safeguarding them from violence and abuse. Special Adviser on Education to the Ogun State Governor, Dr. Ronke Soyombo, made the call during the review and launch of a…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction, rehabilitation, and rescoping of 14 critical road projects across Nigeria at a cost of ₦242.68 billion, according to Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. Addressing State House correspondents, Umahi listed key projects, including the Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road (Niger State), Odukpani Junction-Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja Road…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the proliferation of fake and substandard goods, drugs, and food across Nigeria. In a motion of urgent public importance, Muktar Shagaya, who represents Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency in Kwara State, highlighted the dire…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Supervisory Board of the Debt Management Office (DMO), reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, monetary policy coordination, and long-term debt sustainability in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the inaugural board meeting at the Presidential Villa, Shettima,…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to show mercy and grant freedom to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Mr. Kalu made the appeal following the inaugural meeting of the House of Representatives committee…
