Drama As Senators Ignore Motion By Senator Natasha Akpoti
There was mild drama at the National Assembly on Tuesday when lawmakers in the Senate hesitated to second a motion raised by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan concerning the alleged abuse of Nigerian women in Libyan prisons. The senator, who represents Kogi…
Okpebholo Directs Cabinet Members to Wear Tinubu’s Branded Outfits All The Time
The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has directed members of his cabinet to remain loyal and always show their support for President Bola Tinubu by wearing his branded outfits. He gave the directive on Tuesday while swearing in…
Dangote Set To Sell Part of Refinery to Nigerians
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man has announced plans to sell part of his multibillion-dollar refinery to Nigerians through a public listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. According to him, the move will allow citizens to buy shares and become part-owners…
Kenyan Opposition Leader, Odinga Dies in India
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has died in India, Indian police said Wednesday. He was aged 80. “The death is confirmed,” Krishnan M, additional superintendent of police in India’s southern state of Kerala, told AFP. “The Kenyan national was on…
No Entry to Exco Meeting Without Wearing Tinubu’s ‘Asiwaju Cap’ — Edo Governor Okpebholo Warns Commissioners
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to newly appointed commissioners, declaring that anyone who fails to wear the ‘Asiwaju cap’ popularly known as the Tinubu cap will be barred from attending Executive Council meetings. Speaking on…
BREAKING!!! Maths is no Longer Mandatory to Gain Admission For Arts Students – FG
The Federal Government has revealed that Nigerian senior secondary school students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to credit mathematics in their SSCE certificates. Over the years, the exam organized by the West African Examination Council and…
Police Retirees Stage Protest, Demand Exit From Contributory Pension
Police retirees, under the auspices of the Association of Retired Police Officers, Imo Chapter, on Tuesday in Owerri, staged a protest to demand total exit from the Contributory Pension Scheme. The protesters who stormed the Police Headquarters in Owerri with…
FG Set For $400m Energy Investment Deal, Says Some Communities Enjoy ‘Underserved Electricity’
The Federal Government is set to formalize over $400 million in new renewable energy investment commitments within the next two days. The Tinubu-led government said it is aimed at deepening local manufacturing and innovation in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector. This…
Peter Mbah Jumps Over to APC ‘After a Long Reflection’
The governor of Enugu state, Peter Mbah has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC). The governor made this known at a press conference on Tuesday in Enugu, the state capital. According to Mbah,…
BREAKING!!! Ebonyi Social Media Critic Arrested (Photos)
A young social media critic from Ezzagu in Ebonyi state, Cyprial Onyebuchi Ukpabi has been arrested following comments he made about an Honorable of the state. On Monday, Ukpabi had posted on his Facebook handle revealing that he had been…