The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected attempts to associate it with the recent conviction of Simon Ekpa in Finland. The group stressed that Ekpa has no ties to IPOB and must bear his own burden. In a statement signed by spokesperson Emma Powerful, IPOB described efforts to connect Ekpa’s activities to the movement …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections in Rivers State, describing the exercise as “an awful absurdity” and calling on opposition parties to reject the results. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Sunday declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) victorious in 20 out of 23 local …
The federal government has introduced major reforms in Nigeria’s public health system to boost disease surveillance, prevention, and response to global health threats. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said the reforms include repositioning the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), opening new laboratories, and introducing genomic surveillance …
Lecturers at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), have begun an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries and arrears. The action, which started last Thursday, followed a Congress meeting of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), where members resolved to withdraw their services until all outstanding payments were made. In a letter signed by ASUU-AAUA Chairperson, …
Says He Pleaded with Tinubu to Extend Her Tenure The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was thrown into mourning on Monday following the death of Mrs Grace Adayilo, the pioneer head of the FCT Civil Service. Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, confirmed the news during a media chat with selected journalists in Abuja. According to …
Experts have called for structural reforms to improve the lives of Nigerians and also boost the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). At a pre-summit dialogue on “Driving State-led Reforms for MSME Growth”, convened recently by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, …
Insurance stocks led the performance on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), edging out other sectors as the market gained ₦344.61 billion in the just concluded month. The performance of the sector was buoyed by investors' reaction to the newly passed NIIRA 2025. Overall stock performance A review of stock market data by …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not be able to hold its forthcoming national convention unless ongoing internal disputes within the party are resolved. The PDP had scheduled its convention to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November. However, Wike, speaking …
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday expressed deep shock over the passing of his predecessor, former IGP Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing his death as a painful loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria …
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against re-entering the presidential race in 2027. During a media interaction in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed his belief that Jonathan should continue his role as a respected statesman rather than seek another term in office. Despite ongoing speculation …
