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Minority Leader Condemns Kaduna Lawmakers’ Defection to APC, Cites Constitutional Breach

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has faulted the defection of three lawmakers from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All-Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as unconstitutional and contrary to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Chinda, who represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers State, raised a constitutional point of order during Tuesday’s plenary following the defection announcements of three members from Kaduna State, Hon. Abdelkarim Hussain Ahmad (Kaduna South), Hon. […]

October 14, 2025

General

Tinubu Mourns Former UN Envoy Joy Ogwu

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, who passed away at the age of 79. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late diplomat as “a trailblazer who rose to the highest level of her vocation through excellence and hard work.” Ambassador Ogwu, who served […]

October 14, 2025

Politics

PDP Postpones NEC Meeting Amid Internal Developments, Defections

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, earlier scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, citing “recent developments” within the party. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party said the decision was taken by the National Working Committee (NWC) during an emergency meeting held on Monday, October 13, in accordance with Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017). “Distinguished members of […]

October 14, 2025

Governor Peter Mbah dumps PDP for APC, calling it a defining step toward Enugu’s political renewal and future development.

Politics

Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah Defects to APC

BY: Aremu Toyeebaht The political landscape in Enugu took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as Governor Peter Mbah officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculation about his political direction. In a televised address, Governor Mbah described the move as a “break from the past” and a bold step toward redefining the politics and governance of Enugu State. “Today, after long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the […]

October 14, 2025

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Education

NLC Backs ASUU, Warns FG Against ‘No Work, No Pay’ Threats

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its full weight behind the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in its ongoing two-week warning strike, cautioning the Federal Government against using threats of the “No Work, No Pay” policy to intimidate lecturers. In a statement released on Monday, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, sys the Federal Government’s persistent disregard for agreements with ASUU continues to cripple Nigeria’s public education system and worsen inequality. Ajaero described ASUU’s strike as […]

October 14, 2025 3

Economy

Speaker Abbas Commends Tinubu for Reviving Nigeria’s Downstream Oil Sector

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for revitalizing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, particularly the downstream sector. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the First Annual Downstream Petroleum Week in Abuja, Abbas said the sector is experiencing a historic revival under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s government. Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, Abbas described the event themed “Celebrating Our Successes, Confronting Our […]

October 14, 2025

Business

FCCPC Backs CBN’s 48-Hour Refund Policy for Failed ATM Transactions

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for proposing new guidelines that would compel banks to refund customers within 48 hours for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions. The draft regulation, contained in the CBN’s Exposure Guidelines on the Operations of Automated Teller Machines in Nigeria, comes after months of rising public complaints about failed and delayed electronic transactions. The FCCPC in a statement on Monday said the […]

October 14, 2025

Economy

Nigeria Leads Regional Push for Climate-Resilient Insurance Framework

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria is taking the lead in reshaping how West Africa uses insurance to confront the growing threat of climate change. At the opening of the 2025 West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) Conference on Monday in Lagos, the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, urged insurers across the region to move beyond profit and policy and become key players in sustainable development. This year’s conference theme “The West African Insurer in the Face of Climate Change” captures […]

October 13, 2025

General

Nigeria’s Security Agencies Record Major Gains in September—NOA

By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s security, intelligence, and regulatory agencies sustained major operations across the country in September 2025, leading to significant gains in the ongoing fight against crime, terrorism, and other forms of insecurity. This was disclosed at the September edition of the Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB), held on Monday at the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Headquarters in Abuja. According to the Executive Summary presented at the briefing by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre […]

October 13, 2025