Abia Governor Warns Politicians Against 2027 Election Rigging
Alex Otti, governor of Abia, has asked politicians scheming to rig the 2027 governorship election in the state to abandon their plans. Speaking during a monthly meeting with journalists at the government house in Umuahia, Otti said the will of God and the people will determine the outcome of the polls. The governor also asked […]
UNICAL Postpones Mock, CBT Exams Over ASUU Warning Strike, Sets New Date
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The University of Calabar has postponed its scheduled Computer-Based Test (CBT) and oral examinations for postgraduate students due to the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) warning strike. In a memo dated October 16, 2025, the Provost of the College of Postgraduate Studies, Prof. E. U. Eyong, announced the postponement, […]
Tinubu Govt Accused of Ignoring Court Orders to Free Nnamdi Kanu
Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to detained IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s government of disregarding court orders for Kanu’s release. Despite multiple judgments in Kanu’s favor since 2022, the government has yet to comply. Ejimakor, in a post via X on Friday, questioned why the federal government has refused to comply with […]
Manufacturers Urge FG to Enforce ‘Nigeria First’ Policy Through Legislation
Leading figures in Nigeria’s industrial sector, including the President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Francis Meshioye, and business magnate Aliko Dangote, have called on the Federal Government to back its ‘Nigeria First’ policy with enforceable legislation to strengthen local manufacturing and economic growth. The appeal was made on Thursday in Lagos during the […]
CBN, Bank of Angola Sign MoU to Deepen Financial, Technical Collaboration
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing collaboration in central banking operations. The agreement was formalised on Thursday on the sidelines of the annual World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings in Washington DC. CBN Governor […]
Colonel Randrianirina Sworn in as Madagascar’s President
Madagascar’s Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as the country’s new president, days after leading a military mutiny that forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee the capital. The 51-year-old army commander, known for his long-standing opposition to Rajoelina, took the presidential oath at a ceremony held on Friday at the Constitutional Court in […]
PDP Convention: Court Reaffirms Order For Parties To Maintain Status Quo
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has reaffirmed that his order on maintaining status quo in respect of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention remains in force and must not be flouted by any of the parties involved in a suit on the convention. The judge insisted that no party […]
Senate Suspends Electoral Reform Bill Pending Further Review
Nigeria’s Senate has stepped down consideration of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Amendment) Bill 2025 after an extensive debate, saying more consultation and scrutiny are needed before proceeding. The bill seeks to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and replace it with a new framework aimed at strengthening the country’s electoral system through technology-driven reforms and […]
Nigeria Places Several States on High Alert as Flood Risks Rise
The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a high alert for potential flooding in Bayelsa, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, and several other states, warning residents in flood-prone areas to stay vigilant and follow official advisories. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, the Director-General of NiHSA, Arc Umar Mohammed, said the latest alerts are based […]
FG Responds to Backlash, Says Beneficiaries of Presidential Pardon Still in Custody
The Nigerian government has clarified that none of the 82 inmates, including Maryam Sanda, approved for presidential clemency, has been released from prison. The clarification follows widespread public criticism after the announcement that President Bola Tinubu had approved clemency for prisoners convicted of serious offences, including murder, drug trafficking, and illegal mining. Former Vice-President Atiku […]