Senate Moves to Cut $2bn Rice Import Bill, Proposes National Rice Council

Nigeria’s Senate has introduced a bill to establish a National Rice Development Council in a bid to reduce the country’s annual $2 billion rice import bill and boost local production. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Adamu Aliero, who represents Kebbi Central, seeks to coordinate research, regulate production standards, support farmers, and promote innovation across […]

Anambra Election: INEC Extends PVC Collection as Voters Seek More Time

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Anambra State ahead of the upcoming governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday in Awka, Victoria Eta-Messi, INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity in the state, said the exercise earlier scheduled to end on […]

A’ Ibom Govt Opens Civil Service Recruitment, Sets Deadline

NIGERIA, UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the commencement of its 2025 Civil Service recruitment exercise, inviting qualified applicants to fill various vacancies across ministries and agencies. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh, disclosed the information in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Monday. According to the […]

Anambra Election: Violence Will Be Met With Strong Response, Says NSA Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that any act of violence during the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election will be met with a firm response from security agencies. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) with officials of the Independent National Electoral […]

Give Honest Counsel to Mr. President Not Praise Singing — Sanusi Urges Ministers

The Emir of Kano and former Central Bank Governor, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged ministers and presidential aides to prioritise honesty over flattery in their dealings with Nigeria’s leaders, warning that excessive praise and sycophancy are harming governance and economic reform. Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference in Abuja, Sanusi said Nigeria’s […]

UROMI Like Minds Initiatives Football Tournament 5th Edition Officially Kicks Off

  In a vibrant display of community spirit and sporting fervor, the Uromi Like Minds Initiatives (ULMI) has commenced its highly anticipated 5th edition football tournament today, uniting secondary schools across Uromi in a celebration of youth talent and local pride. The event, spearheaded by a dedicated group of Uromi natives passionate about their hometown’s […]

“No Opposition In Ikot Ekpene” — Akpabio Endorses Umo Eno For 2027

AKWA IBOM, UYO – Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has restated his commitment to sustaining peace and political unity in Akwa Ibom State under the leadership of Governor Umo Bassey Eno. In a post shared on his verified Facebook page, Akpabio said his recent engagements in the state were aimed at strengthening harmony […]

FRSC Launches Investigations Into Viral Clash Between Personnel, Driver In Edo

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it has launched a large scale investigation into a viral video making rounds on social media showing a heated argument between some of its officers and a motorist along Abudu, Edo State, on Saturday, 25 October 2025. In a swift response, the Corps Marshal, Shehu […]

PDP S’East Lawmakers Threaten To Shun National Convention Over Woman’s Leader Slot

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting South-East Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House Representatives have threatened to shun the forthcoming national convention of the party if the woman leader position is removed from the zone. Spokesperson of the zone in the House of Representatives, Ikenga-Imo Ugochinyere, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said they […]