Category: General News
Oro leaders at Senate: Akpabio raises takeoff hope for Maritime University
It was a moment of relief for leaders of Oro Nation who stormed the Senate President’s office on Wednesday, December 3, to interact with Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio on the status of the long upgraded University of Maritime Studies, Oron (UMSO). Speaking at the meeting, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, assured the leaders of…
Nigeria’s savings, investment culture threatened as citizens spend $5.5m daily on gambling
Nigeria has long been celebrated for a culture of thrift, delayed gratification and community-based savings. Generations relied on various thrift frameworks like ajo (in the southwest); esusu in the southeast and cooperative societies generally to pool resources, provide financial security, and foster long-term planning. These systems not only encouraged discipline but also strengthened social cohesion, offering…
Tinubu gives INEC chair marching orders on Anambra election
• I’ll deliver free, fair, transparent polls, vows Amupitan as he assumes office From Romanus Ugwu and Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has challenged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and enhance the Commission’s institutional strength. At the swearing-in ceremony at the Villa, yesterday, Tinubu…
Nigeria moves to fully Adopt Cryptocurrency
The Nigerian Government has formed a working committee to explore the adoption of Stablecoins. This news was released on the 18th October 2025, when the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Governor Olayemi Cardose announced that the CBN with the ministry of Finance and other regulators has established a dedicated committee to explore the adoption…
#FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest: Police Arrest Kanu Brother, Lawyer and Others
Yesterday, the streets of Abuja bore witness to a powerful demonstration led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, as citizens demanded the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest underscored the growing concerns about the treatment of Kanu and the broader issues of justice…
The unbreakable Akpabio: Strength in the face of falsehood
By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh In the grand theatre of Nigerian public life, where noise often masquerades as news and envy parades as activism, one truth remains constant: the measure of a leader’s vision is often revealed by the weight of the storms they must weather. The recent deeply personal attacks aimed at the President…
APC has taken over Kaduna by 95% -Uba Sani
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The All Progressives Congress (APC) has attracted more members with the defection of four Kaduna State House of Assembly lawmakers and five House of Representatives members along with thousand of their supporters, at a mega rally at the weekend. With the latest defections, APC now has 13 legislators from Kaduna State at the House…
Benue APC pledges support for Tinubu, Alia reelection in 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue State chapter, has pledged to stand behind both Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to achieve their reelection come 2027. The Chairman of APC in Benue, Chief Benjamin Omale, stated this after the Tiavnyam Development Foundation (TDF) on Sunday organised an award and Thanksgiving Mass in honour…
Senate confirms Joash Amupitan as new INEC Chairman
The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The Red Chamber confirmed Amupitan after a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and after undergoing screening and answering questions posed by the lawmakers. Amupitan had earlier arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier, exchanged pleasantries…
Oshimen hat-trick gives Nigeria strong hope that they will qualify
Victor Oshimen scored his Third hat-trick for Nigeria against its neighbour Benin Republic 3 – 1 on Tuesday night in Uyo. This was an historic match which made them one step away from qualifying for their 7th world cup in USA. The match which was played at the Godswill Obot Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo,…
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