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The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, over accusations of disloyalty to the party. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, amidst internal crises plaguing the party since 2023. Both officials were at the forefront of calls for the PDP’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to strictly adhere to the party’s … Read more
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The House of Representatives marked the International Day of the Girl Child with a symbolic gesture on Thursday as Speaker Tajudeen Abbas handed over his seat to 16-year-old gender advocate, Isabel Anani, to preside over a special session. This annual event, observed globally on October 11 and declared by the United Nations, highlights the challenges … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won chairmanship positions in 10 local government areas (LGAs) following the local government elections held on Wednesday, as announced by the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). PLASIEC Chairman and Returning Officer for all 17 LGAs, Plangji Cishak, disclosed the results on Thursday at the commission’s headquarters in Jos. … Read more
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to reduce petrol prices, urging them to lower costs even below June 2023 levels. TUC President Festus Osifo made this appeal during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. “We demand that the price be brought down, not just to what it was before, … Read more
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called on the United Kingdom to pressure the Nigerian government for her husband’s release. Nnamdi Kanu has been detained since June 2021, following his arrest in Kenya and subsequent extraordinary rendition during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) challenging the implementation of the Band A electricity tariff review by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and 11 others. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced the ruling, delivered on Monday, which concluded that MAN’s case … Read more
Covenant University has once again claimed the top spot in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, reaffirming its leadership in Nigerian higher education. The Ota-based institution outperformed other leading universities in the country, including the University of Ibadan, Federal University of Technology Akure, and University of Lagos, which ranked second, third, and fourth, … Read more
The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended Joseph Akpan, a lecturer and Head of the Department of Pharmacology, over allegations of altering examination results. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, made this known on Wednesday in Calabar, stating that Akpan used his position to manipulate students’ scores in the Introduction to General Antimicrobial Pharmacology (PHM 311) … Read more
Petroleum marketers have confirmed that the recent fuel price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is a direct result of the complete removal of subsidies on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). The NNPCL has now raised pump prices to ₦1,030 per litre in Abuja and ₦998 per litre in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
The Senate has called on state and local governments to comply immediately with the Supreme Court ruling, which mandates direct funding to local governments. In addition, the Senate resolved to initiate constitutional amendments that will grant full autonomy to local government administrations across Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has launched a new platform allowing vehicle owners to transition from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) under a ‘convert now and pay later’ scheme. This online portal aims to make it easier for Nigerians to convert their petrol-fueled vehicles to CNG, with the added convenience of deferring payment for conversion … Read more
Jos, the Plateau State capital, is under tight security as the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLSIEC) conducts local government elections today. Voters across the 17 local government areas are heading to the polls to elect new chairmen and councillors, with security agencies implementing extensive measures to ensure a peaceful process. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), has begun the process of appointing new Permanent Secretaries to fill vacancies in eight states. According to a memo dated October 7, 2024, signed by the Head of Civil Service, Didi Walson-Jack, the recruitment is open to eligible civil … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it will provide electoral materials to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today (Wednesday) for the September 21 Edo State governorship election. This update came from the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo State, Dr. Augbum Onuoha, during an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday, addressing complaints of delays … Read more
The Plateau State Police Command has deployed over 8,000 officers to ensure the security of the local government elections scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, across the state’s 17 local government areas. Speaking at the police command headquarters, DSP Alabo Alfred, the police spokesperson, emphasized that officers would arrive at polling units on time to guarantee … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to respect the rule of law in order to restore peace in the state. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike emphasized that peace is only possible when court judgments are followed. EDITOR’S … Read more
Nigerians are bracing for a steep increase in petrol prices following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC Ltd) decision to end its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery, according to a report by Premium Times. The shift is expected to drive the cost of petrol to a minimum of ₦991.21 per litre from the … Read more
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has appointed Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa as the new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) and spokesman for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued by Group Captain Kabiru on Tuesday, October 8. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner … Read more