Senator George Akume was officially sworn in as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) in a brief ceremony attended by distinguished guests, including current and former Governors. The event, which took place recently, saw Senator Akume taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office, solidifying his position within the government.Among […]
In a momentous ceremony held in November, the Nigerian government lauded the remarkable discovery of nearly 1 billion barrels of oil in the arid northeast region, a considerable distance of about 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) from the oil-rich Niger Delta. What makes this development even more significant is the involvement of a homegrown company founded […]
As the eagerly anticipated inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on June 13, 2023 approaches, the competition for the Senate Presidency has intensified, with two former governors, Godswill Akpabio and Abdulaziz Yari, finding themselves at odds over the support of lawmakers in their respective camps.Insiders report that the Yari camp claims to have garnered the […]
In a decisive move on Tuesday, the Nigerian Senate voted against the highly contentious National Water Resources Bill, 2023, after it was scheduled for concurrence on the order paper for consideration and passage.Originally presented to both chambers of the National Assembly by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2017, the bill aimed to transfer control of […]
Ayomide Oduntan, a final-year Mechanical Engineering student at Afe Babalola University, met a sudden and heartbreaking demise on campus last Thursday. The 500-level student, who had just completed his final examination, collapsed and passed away, sending shockwaves through his family.A short video clip surfaced, capturing Oduntan’s jubilation after finishing his last exam before the tragic […]
In a heartbreaking incident that occurred on Saturday, an undergraduate student of the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG) lost his life to armed robbers in the Yaba area of Lagos State. The victim, identified as Adekunle, was fatally shot at Harvey Road, Moore Road Junction, while attempting to apprehend a thief who had stolen his […]
In a significant development, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) confirmed on Monday its decision to cancel the planned nationwide strike scheduled for Wednesday. This announcement came after an intensive meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, which lasted nearly six hours. The resolutions were jointly declared by Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House […]
Since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, a wave of violent attacks has swept across Nigeria, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 78 lives and the abduction of 12 individuals. These incidents have been reported in various regions, including Rivers, Zamfara, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, and the Federal Capital Territory, underscoring the widespread nature of […]
Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he will consult with his wife and close friends before making a decision on whether or not to accept any appointment offer from President Bola Tinubu. In an exclusive interview with BBC Pidgin, Wike emphasized the importance of seeking the opinions of his loved ones as […]
In a landmark ruling, the High Court in Port Harcourt has handed down a death sentence by hanging to Pastor Chidiebere Okoroafor, the presiding pastor of Altar of Solution and Healing Assembly. The prominent figure in the religious community was found guilty of multiple murders, including the killing of his choir mistress, Orlunma Nwagba, whom […]