Land Dispute: We Are Probing Wike’s Clash With Naval Officer, Says Badaru
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has said that the ministry has begun its probe into the clash between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, A. M. Yerima, over a disputed piece of land in Abuja. He disclosed this during a press briefing to […]
AFSNET 2026: Otu Constitutes Conference Committee, Accepts LG Service Chairman’s Resignation
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the constitution of the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AFSNET) 2026 Conference Committee and also accepted the resignation of the Local Government Service Commission Chairman, Mr. Darlington Bassey Eyo. In a release from the Governor’s Office on Wednesday, Chief Press Secretary, Linus Obogo, […]
Wike vs Nigeria Navy: Chief of Naval Staff Visits Disputed Abuja Land
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, accompanied by A.M. Yerima, visited land in Abuja linked to a former Chief of Naval Staff, following a confrontation between soldiers at the site and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. A viral video circulating on social media on Tuesday showed Minister Wike being stopped by armed personnel […]
CSO Urges Trump to Seek Partnership, Not Threats, Over Nigeria’s Security
A Nigerian civil society group has appealed to former US President Donald Trump to engage Nigeria with dialogue and partnership rather than threats, following his recent comments suggesting renewed US action over the country’s security situation. The Hope Alive Initiative (HAI) made the appeal in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by its Director […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]