Wike in Trouble: Top Brass and Northern Politicians Move Against Minister After Abuja Showdown
A major political and institutional storm is brewing in Abuja following a public altercation on Tuesday between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, and a Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant Yarima, over a disputed parcel of land in the capital. What initially appeared to be a minor disagreement has now escalated into […]
Cross River Opens 2026 Exam Registration Portal For Primary, Junior, Senior Students
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has opened the 2026 examination registration portal for all public and private schools across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Sen. Professor Stephen A. Odey, approved the portal’s opening to give schools ample time for registration and error-free submissions. According to a circular from the Education Resource […]
Wike’s Land Brouhaha: Defence Ministry Defends Naval Officer, Says Yerima Never At Fault
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In rising up for the defence of the military, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has said that Lieutenant A. Yerima, has not committed any offense for resisting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Truth Live News Media reports that Lieutenant A. Yerima, was the naval officer […]
FG Deploys N700bn To Bridge Metering Gap, Targets $2Bn Investment Boost
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has deployed N700 billion to implement the Presidential Metering Initiative, a key effort aimed at bridging Nigeria’s long-standing electricity metering gap, thereby addressing the issues of estimated billings. The funding complements the World Bank’s $500 million Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), which will […]
ASUU Warns Govt Over Selective Implementation of Agreements
Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over what it describes as the Federal Government’s selective implementation of agreements reached with the union. The warning came in a statement issued by ASUU President, Professor Christopher Piwuna, at the conclusion of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Taraba State University, […]
MAN Urges Senate to Reconsider Sachet Alcohol Ban, Warns of N1.9tn Risk
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Senate to halt its plan to ban alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and small PET bottles, warning that the move could jeopardise over N1.9 trillion in local investments. In a statement, MAN Director-General Segun Ajayi-Kadir said the ban, set to take effect by December 31, 2025, […]
MOWAA: EPAC Seeks FG’s Intervention To Salvage Nation’s Image
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo Progressive Advancement Coalition (EPAC), has called on President Bola Almed Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing crisis bedeviling the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) project, so as to salvage Nigeria’s reputation in the comity of nations. The group made the call in an open letter titled, “MOWAA: Salvaging Nigeria’s […]
Cross River To Strengthen Social Investment, Names Ekpo, Aruku As Key Drivers
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of Barrister Eyo Nsa Ekpo and Dr. Calistus Aruku to lead key state empowerment programmes. A statement signed on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary, Linus Obogo, said Ekpo will serve as Chairman of the Cross River Social Investment […]
CISLAC Makes Case For Creation Of Budget Line For Child Rights Implementation
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has described the absence of budget line as one of the major factors hindering the full implementation of the Child Rights Law in Edo State. The Executive Director/Secretary of CISLAC Board, Auwal Ibrahim Musa, disclosed this at the CSOs training on advocacy for improved Child Rights […]
Senator Ned Nwoko’s Moroccan Wife Makes Explosive Claims Against Regina Daniels
Laila Charani, one of Senator Ned Nwoko’s wives, has accused fellow wife and actress Regina Daniels of introducing her to drugs and engaging in relationships with women. In a post on Instagram, Charani alleged that Daniels exposed her to drug use six years ago, nearly endangering her marriage. She claimed that her husband’s swift intervention […]