Court Introduces Revised Pre-Election Guidelines Ahead of 2027 Polls
Nigeria’s Federal High Court has introduced revised rules for handling pre-election cases as preparations begin for the country’s 2027 general elections. The amendments, approved by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, update the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, which first came into effect on 26 June. According […]
Tinubu Approves ₦3.6bn Fund to Train 200,000 Nigerian Artisans
President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.6 billion funding package for a nationwide skills development programme aimed at training and supporting 200,000 Nigerian artisans, with tailors as the first group to benefit. The programme, to be implemented by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) under its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) initiative, is designed to improve technical skills, […]
Trump Backs Down on 20 Percent Hormuz Transit Fee After Gulf States’ Intervention
Trump Backs Down on 20 Percent Hormuz Transit Fee After Gulf States’ Intervention Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting United States President Donald Trump has dropped plans to impose a 20 per cent “safe passage” fee on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz after appeals from several Gulf nations. Trump unveiled the proposal on Monday, arguing that the […]
Gov. Idris Unveils N10,000 Monthly Stipend For NYSC Corps Members
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state from N2,000 to N10,000. The governor announced the increment during the 2026 NYSC Management and Corps Employers’ Workshop held in Birnin Kebbi. Represented by the Commissioner for […]
Breaking: Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze Of Benin Archdiocese Dies @69
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Catholic Church is in mourning following the death of Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, Archbishop of the Benin City Archdiocese, who passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the age of 69. Archbishop Akubeze was widely respected for his exemplary leadership, unwavering faith, and decades of dedicated service to the […]
FG Queries Persistent High Petrol Prices Amid Falling Global Oil Prices
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Government on Monday convened a high-level meeting with major stakeholders in the downstream petroleum sector to address concerns over the pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), stressing that the recent decline in global crude oil prices should translate into lower pump prices for consumers. The meeting, held at the headquarters […]
Eight Kidnapped Scripture Union Delegates Freed After 22 Days
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Eight members of the Scripture Union (SU) who were abducted on June 14 along the Imo-Anambra interstate boundary while returning from a national conference have been released after spending 22 days in captivity. Among those freed are the organisation’s Director-General, Uwem Cosmas, and Abolarin Tomisin, a 300-level Law student at the University […]
Burna Boy Faces Family Pressure As Mum Urges Him To Marry, Have Children
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Burna Boy’s mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, has urged the Grammy Award-winning singer to consider settling down by getting married and starting a family. She made the heartfelt appeal during an intimate celebration of Burna Boy’s 35th birthday on July 2, attended by close friends and family. In a video from the […]
Obi Advises Nigerians Against Losing Faith In Electoral Process
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the nation’s electoral process despite the experiences and controversies surrounding the 2027 general elections. Obi made the appeal during a visit to Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centres at the Nise and Nri civic […]
Omega Fire Ministries Petition Sees New Development As Lawyer Confirms Police Bail
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A legal dispute involving Omega Fire Ministries and the founder and General Overseer of Turning Point Ministry, Pastor Azemeh Azena, has taken a fresh turn following the appearance of a church member before the Nigeria Police Force’s Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja. The church member honoured a police invitation over […]