Cross River Lawmakers Remove Ogoja Deputy Chair Over Alleged Misconduct
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Emmanuel Yakubu, following allegations of gross misconduct. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Matthew Okache. According to the statement, the removal followes a […]
Bayelsa Assembly Swears in Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, officially filling the vacancy created by the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Akpe’s confirmation followed his nomination by Governor Douye Diri and was announced on Tuesday, signaling the restoration of full executive leadership in the state. The […]
FG Expands WASH as Ministry Defends ₦98bn Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, on Monday informed the House Committee on Water Resources that the Ministry has expanded key Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes to 17 states across the country. He also disclosed the completion of 5,238 public sanitation facilities and the establishment of new […]
NBF Unveils Boxing Week, Glasgow 2026 Trials
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has announced the maiden edition of the National Boxing Week and the open trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The week-long event will hold in March in Lagos, bringing together the nation’s finest pugilists in a battle for selection to the next Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. […]
FCT Elections: Low Turnout, Logistics Lapses Raise Concerns for 2027
By Julian Osamoto Observers from Yiaga Africa have raised concerns over low voter turnout, logistical failures, and fragile ward-level collation in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The elections, conducted on Saturday, February 21, covered six Area Councils, including Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali, with 68 […]
NADDC Seeks Legislation for Automotive Industry to Attract Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, says the Federal Government is taking steps to convert the National Automotive Industry Development Plan from a policy framework into legislation to provide legal certainty and attract long-term investment into Nigeria’s automotive sector. Osanipin disclosed this on Monday during […]
Mobil Naija Cup 2026 Set to Discover Nigeria’s Future Football Stars
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is set for the maiden edition of the Mobil Naija Cup 2026, an Under-16 football tournament designed to identify, nurture, and showcase Nigeria’s next generation of football talent. With a total prize pool exceeding ₦5,000,000, the competition will feature nine youth teams battling for a single trophy and the champion’s […]
Foundation Saves Abuja Students From Missing National Exams
By Chinedu Echianu Some students who recently completed their final year at Government Secondary School Nyanya Gwandara in Abuja have received a lifeline after financial hardship nearly prevented them from sitting key national examinations. They were unable to register for exams conducted by West African Examinations Council, National Examinations Council, or National Business and Technical […]
Reps Panel Slams Polytechnics’ Rectors Over Budget Defence Absence
By: Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and Other Higher Technical Education has criticised the low turnout of Rectors at the ongoing 2026 budget defence, warning that the trend signals deeper accountability challenges within Nigeria’s technical education system. Chairman of the Committee, Fuad Laguda, expressed disappointment after 10 of the 14 invited […]
Reps Hails Saudi Founding Day, Calls for Stronger Ties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Saidu Abdullahi, has congratulated the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Yousef Albalawi, on the occasion of Saudi Founding Day, using the moment to highlight the importance of sustained diplomatic and economic cooperation between both countries. In a […]