Senate Committee on Interior Screens and Confirms Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as Comptroller-General of Corrections
By Peter Jatau and Ehis Agbon, Abuja, Nigeria The Senate Committee on Interior has screened and confirmed Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, Mni, as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The confirmation took place after a rigorous screening process at the National Assembly in Abuja, where Nwakuche’s credentials, experience, and vision for the […]
Sokoto correspondents’ chapel gets new executives
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has elected a new set of 7 member executives to pilot ist affairs for the next 3 years. Three positions of Chairman , Secretary and Treasurer were keenly contested while the remaining four positions of Vice Chairman , […]
Motsepe Clinches Second Term as CAF President, Promises Bold Future for African Football
Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected for a second term as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), securing a renewed mandate to lead African football through the next phase of its development. The re-election took place at the 44th CAF Congress in Cairo, where Motsepe was the sole candidate, having been unanimously endorsed by […]
Senate Debates Restoration of Aniocha North II Constituency, Proposes Physical Office Mandate for Social Media Platforms
Peter Jatau, Abuja, 12 Martch, 2025 – The Senate on [Date] considered two key legislative measures sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (Delta North), aimed at restoring the Aniocha North II State Constituency in Delta State and tightening data protection regulations for social media platforms operating in Nigeria. Restoration of Aniocha North II Constituency Senator Nwoko […]
🚨 News Alert: Tanker Fire at Otedola Under Bridge 🚨
🚨 News Alert: Tanker Fire at Otedola Under Bridge 🚨 Location: Otedola Under Bridge, by CMD Road Incident: A tanker has fallen and caught fire, affecting a church, a residential building, and mechanic parks. Time: 20:25 hrs Response: Fire rescue teams are on the scene, working to contain the blaze. Current Situation: The operation is […]
Action Alliance: Court nullifies Kenneth Udeze’s organized convention, declares Omoaje as duly elected national chairman
The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Tuesday nullified the convention of the Action Alliance organized by Mr Kenneth Udeze and reaffirmed Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje as the only national chairman of the party. The court held that the convention organized by Udeze was a nullity and declared that the […]
Reps Ask CBN Suspend To ATM Charges Hike
Following a motion of urgent public importance, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for the suspension of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and the stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in Nigeria. The motion moved by a member, Marcus Onobun, drew the attention of […]
Reps Direct NCC to Block All Pornographic Websites in Nigeria
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the National Communications Commission (NCC) to implement measures to block all pornographic websites in the country. This directive aims to restrict access to explicit content online. To enforce this, the NCC may collaborate with internet service providers to implement domain filtering and blocking techniques. Additionally, families and individuals […]
Ex-Speaker Zailani Applauds Uba Sani, Vows to Defend Administration
Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria Former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Zailani, has commended Governor Uba Sani for implementing policies that have positively impacted the majority of Kaduna residents. Speaking during a condolence visit by Governor Uba Sani and senior government officials at his family home in Rigachukun, Igabi Local […]
NELFUND Issues Warning About Fraudulent Student Loan Application Websites
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned students against applying for student loans through fake portals and websites. In a statement by the Director of Corporate Communications at the Fund, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi on Saturday, said while it remains committed to ensuring that eligible students get the student loan, students should be cautious of fake […]