The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the dedication of the FCT Administration to the assessment and enhancement of the Abuja Master Plan. Wike expressed this during a meeting with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Abuja on Tuesday. The FCT Minister noted that the initiative,…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that it arrested six individuals concerning irregularities during the gubernatorial election held in Edo State last Saturday. According to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Frank Mba. He provided this information while presenting a situation report regarding the recent election in Edo. Additionally, he revealed that authorities recovered four…
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja recused herself from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Tuesday. Her withdrawal followed requests made orally by Kanu and his attorney, Aloy Ejimakor, during the resumed hearing of the seven-count terrorism charges brought by…
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu chaired the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting is amidst speculation from various sources regarding a potential cabinet reshuffle. Tinubu, who has expressed his intention to dismiss underperforming ministers, has remained unresponsive to discussions concerning adjustments to his cabinet….
The executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has lampooned the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for flying into Edo State with a private on Saturday for the governorship election in the state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain described the scene as shameful and a violation of movement restrictions. Fintiri…
On Sunday night, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the Edo State governorship election on Saturday. Okpebholo defeated his closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to emerge as the winner in the election. The returning officer for the Edo…
A petrol station named Pinnacle Oil, owned by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has been affected by fire. Speculations are that the petrol station was set on fire by some unidentified arsonists. The incident took place in the early hours of Friday. Eyewitnesses suggest that the perpetrators arrived in a Toyota Corolla to execute…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has urged Christian couples to spare time to enjoy romance with their spouses. The RCCG General Overseer issued this admonition in a lengthy text on Friday through his X (Twitter) handle. Pastor Adeboye told the Christian couples to ensure that their spiritual obligations do…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the results of the 2024 Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) exams. During a press conference in Minna on Thursday, September 19, the NECO’s Registrar/Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, confirmed the development with journalists. Wushishi explained that the examination authority had taken action against 21 supervisors across…
Team Delta claimed total victory at the 8th National Youths Games (NYG) held in Asaba, Delta, despite numerous allegations of age-related cheating. The defending champions secured a total of 41 gold, 27 silver, and 30 bronze medals, solidifying their position as the overall winners of the event. A group of sports administrators who observed the…
