…he supports will stroll to victory. Recall that Wike, in his monthly media chat held in Abuja on Tuesday, said Amaechi no longer has the political clout to win elections in Rivers State. But the ADC argued that every election comes with its own challenges, pointing out that the electorate have become more aware, saying…
…Fellowship, organised by the Gender Mobile Initiative at the National Assembly, Abuja, Abbas said Nigeria’s democratic future depends on raising a generation of ethical, competent and institutionally minded leaders. Represented by the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogba…
…Corporation (CCECC) opened applications for several full-time roles based in AbujaThe construction firm behind Nigeria's Abuja-Kaduna and Lagos-Ibadan railways is expanding its local workforceMany people seek employment in Nigeria due to a fast-growing population and high competition for limited formal jobsPAY ATTENTIO…
…of the House Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the launch of AEGIS-X 2.0, a light tactical armoured vehicle developed by indigenous defence firm, X-Shield Solutions Company Limited. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Benjamin Ekeyi, Benson said Nigeria could no longer affo…
…after suspecting she had sold the child. Some also alleged she was battling substance abuse, though this has not been independently verified. A resident also claimed that the Nigerian woman came to her area to sell her child for 500 cedis but ran away when they threatened to report her to social welfare. by Linda Ikeji…
…has questioned the neutrality of the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, alleging that the cleric openly took sides during the 2023 general election. Wike made the remarks during a media parley on Tuesday, August 4. The former Rivers State governor was asked to respond to…
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed as lacking in merit a suit the National Democratic Congress (NDC) filed to strike down section 138 of the Electoral Act 2026, which removed the issue of the qualification of a candidate as a ground for election petitions. The NDC also c…
…inside a forest along the Ondo-Edo State boundary. According to the corps, the victims, Abubakar Umaru and Abdullahi Umaru, were reportedly tending cattle in the Owo area of the state when they were abducted and whisked into the forest. The state Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye, stated that the operatives move…
…or insensitive to gender should be abandoned immediately.Wasila was ultimately abused and stripped of her dignity by the very people who are often quick to condemn others for engaging in similar acts.It does not matter whether such abuse is carried out by anyone else.Any culture, tradition, or belief system that violat…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit by the Peoples Democratic Party seeking to strip a Benue State House of Assembly member representing Okpokwu Constituency, Anthony Attah, of his seat following his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Muhammed Umar, in a judgment in suit FHC/ABJ…
…He commended the Kano State Ministry of Health, led by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, healthcare workers, traditional institutions, development partners and other stakeholders for their contributions to improving healthcare services in the state. Yusuf expressed confidence that the newly commi…
…The suspects were identified as Sadiq Abdullahi, 27; Muhammad Suleman, 18; and Aliyu Abubakar, 21, who was identified by police as the tricycle rider. Police said a search led to the recovery of four boxes containing assorted new shoes, clothes and jewellery, a 6kg gas cylinder, a 32-inch LG flat-screen television and…
…OF JUNE 7TH is inspired by the 2005 extrajudicial killing of six young Nigerians in Apo, Abuja, an incident that sent shockwaves across the country, ignited national outrage and years of protest, and culminated in a landmark court judgment that saw two police officers sentenced to death. Two decades later, the case rem…
…disclosure, and traceable public payments can reduce discretion and make abuse harder to conceal. Institutional reform must also confront Nigeria’s social pressures. Insecurity, unemployment, urbanisation, and population growth strain fragile systems. Security reform needs constitutional safeguards and conflict prevent…
…wedding. He also disclosed that Peller would receive a grand welcome when he arrives in Abuja. Mr OchaCho speaks on Peller’s house gift Mr OchaCho said, “I will be giving Peller his documents to his house on Friday a day to his white wedding.” He continued, “When Peller comes to Abuja, we are going to welcome him and t…
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has called for private-sector investment in agriculture to achieve national food security and reduce poverty. The post Bagudu advocates private sector investment to advance food system transformation appeared first on Tribune Online.
…have been released —APC •Gov hasn’t pardoned anyone in 2 years —Adeleke By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO— THE Campaign Councils of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and that of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State, were locked in war of words, yesterday, over protection and release of criminals. While the APC campaigb accu…
…leadership.” He added: “The state has one of the longest coastlines in the Federation, abundant natural gas, ports, power assets, rich agricultural resources and an educated, enterprising population. A state so endowed already qualifies as a first-order investment destination. What remains is for the world to be told.”…
…rather than a comprehensive inquiry into possible fraud, bribery, influence-peddling or abuse of office,” he added. Citing Gagdi’s remark that the committee was about to close its assignment last week, Rafsanjani said CISLAC remained opposed to the declaration. “The argument that the disputed appointment letter issued…
…inconsistent statements to investigators after a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja discharged and acquitted him on 10 of the 11 counts bordering on alleged corruption and diversion of public funds. The appeal follows the July 30 judgment of Justice Chizoba Oji, who found Onadeko guilty on one count of makin…
…and displaced families. Atiku Amnesty join condemnation Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described the killings as heartbreaking and unacceptable. He argued that no country could achieve meaningful development while citizens continued to lose their lives in their homes. Atiku called for a comprehensive review of Ni…
…that the APM, represented by its cassava tuber logo symbolising food and economic abundance, would regain its political strength in Ogun State and lead the country towards economic recovery in 2027. The party’s governorship candidate in Ogun State, Rotimi Babajide, also urged residents to reject vote-buying and support…
…that the APM, represented by its cassava tuber logo signifying food and economic abundance, would reclaim its political strength in Ogun State and lead the country toward economic recovery come 2027. The governorship candidate of the party for the state, Rotimi Babajide, also urged the residents of the state to shun vo…
…agency. He noted that although the police said Tanimola died in a hotel fire in Abuja on October 22, 2025, and confirmed the death through hospital and mortuary records, interviews with relatives, the hotel proprietor and burial documentation, several questions remain unanswered. He added, “As the source of the suspici…
…it would help develop students’ mental abilities. Diri said Scrabble developed his vocabulary, spelling and thinking ability while he was growing up, noting that it is a mind game that builds intellect and strategic thinking. He said, “Scrabble is a game I started playing as a youth, and it helped my vocabulary and spe…