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The Presidency has reacted to the defection of the former governor of Kaduna State,NASIR EL-RUFAI, from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Social Democratic Party, SDP, describing it as an inordinate ambition that is destined to fail. EL-RUFAI, a founding member of the ruling party, announced his defection in a statement issued yesterday amid speculation about his presidential ambition. Reacting, President BOLA TINUBU’S Special Adviser on Media and Policy, DANIEL BWALA, wrote in a post on his official X handle, […]

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has cautioned politicians and individuals in the South-East region against embezzling the N250 billion appropriated for the newly created South-East Development Commission, SEDC. The group in a statement issued yesterday  by IPOB’s spokesperson, EMMA POWERFULinsisted that the funds must be used solely for the region’s development,  as there is an urgent need for developmental projects and intervention programmes in the South-East. Powerful outlined examples of […]

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expected to meet to resolve issues relating to visa procurement by Nigerians seeking to travel to the country. The decision was reached when the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria, SALEM SAEED ALSHAMSI, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador BIANCA ODUMEGWU-OJUKWU, in her office at the Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja. The minister stated that the […]

An Ikeja Special Offences Court yesterday granted bail of N50 million to JUDE OKOYE,the former manager of P-Square, who has been charged with stealing $1 million and £34,537. JUDE, the elder brother of PETER and PAUL OKOYE, is standing trial alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd., on a four-count charge of theft, brought against him by the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, but he pleaded not guilty. Delivering his ruling on the bail […]

The Federal Government has introduced standards and guidelines for establishing and coordinating organ and tissue transplantation services in the country. Minister of State for Health, IZIAQ SALAKO, who stated this during the official launch of the standards and guidelines document in Abuja, said that the document is a significant milestone to enhance organ donation and practices in Nigeria; stressing it is a life-giving opportunity that offers a second chance to individuals […]

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed Senator NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S sexual harassment and abuse of office petition against the Senate President, GODSWILL AKPABIO, declaring it “dead on arrival” During the probe session, the Chairman of the Committee, NEDA IMASUEN, cited Order 40 of the Senate Standing Orders, explaining that AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN signed the petition herself rather than having it endorsed by another individual, thereby rendering it procedurally invalid.  Additionally, he noted that the […]

The federal government has approved the procurement of a 2.5 billion Naira satellite technology to combat illegal mining activities in Nigeria. This was disclosed yesterday by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, while addressing newsmen shortly after the Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting, emphasizing that the satellite technology is part of an integrated solution framework aimed at addressing unlicensed, unregulated, and under-reported mining operations. The minister said the technology would assist […]

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment.  FCCPC in a statement by its Director of Corporate Affairs, ONDAJE IJAGWU, said it gave the directive following MultiChoice’s request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the commission over concerns surrounding its recurring price increases. […]

The wife of the Governor of Enugu State, NKECHINYERE MBAH has reiterated the preparedness of Enugu State Government to end Gender based violence by enforcing the existing laws, including the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law.  MBAH who was represented by the SSA to the Governor on Gender, Chidimma Egeonu gave this assurance in her opening address at the one day sensitization exercise on eradicating gender based violence at Igbo Etiti Council headquarters, Ogbede, stating that […]