Taraba Politics Shake-Up: Speaker and 15 PDP Assembly Members Switch to APC
In a dramatic political realignment in Taraba State, Rt. Hon. Kizito Bonzena, Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, has reportedly resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alongside him, 15 other PDP lawmakers are said to have submitted their letters of defection. Though local outlets have […]
CAN Youth Cry Out: ‘FG Must End the North-East Carnage Now!
The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), North-East Chapter, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the Federal Government to immediately halt the violence and bloodshed in the region, arguing that communities have already suffered too much. Speaking at the maiden North-East YOWICAN convention held in Jalingo, Taraba State, their National Secretary, Elijah […]
Nationwide Blackout Looms as Electricity Workers Threaten Shutdown After Alleged Police Assault in Imo
Nigeria’s fragile power sector may be heading toward a major crisis as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has threatened a sweeping nationwide shutdown following what it described as a violent invasion and assault on staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) at the Egbu 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Owerri, Imo State. According […]
Trump Signs Bill to End Record-Breaking U.S. Government Shutdown
After 43 grueling days that brought much of the federal government to a standstill, President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bipartisan bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The shutdown, which paralyzed Washington and left hundreds of thousands of federal employees without pay, finally concluded after weeks of bitter political brinkmanship […]
New Humanitarian Minister Vows to Tackle Nigeria’s Poverty Crisis with Transparency and Efficiency
Dr. Bernard Doro, the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has pledged to maximize Nigeria’s resources to fight poverty and uplift vulnerable communities across the country. Speaking during his official assumption of office in Abuja, Dr. Doro revealed that over 60 percent of Nigerians currently live in multidimensional poverty, underscoring the urgent […]
Nigeria Kicks Off Nationwide Single-Use Plastics Ban with New Inter-Ministerial Committee
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched an inter-ministerial committee to enforce the nationwide ban on single-use plastics, signaling a bold step toward environmental protection and public health. The inauguration took place in Abuja, led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, who was represented by Permanent Secretary of […]
Nigeria, US Diplomatic Ties Show Positive Signs After Tensions Over Religious Claims
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has confirmed that diplomatic talks between Nigeria and the United States are making positive progress following recent tensions. This comes after US President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks last month, in which he claimed that Christianity in Nigeria faces an “existential threat” from radical Islamist groups. Trump […]
Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Licensing Round Kicks Off December 1 to Unlock Dormant Fields and Boost Gas Production
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially confirmed that the 2025 Oil Licensing Round will commence on December 1, 2025, signaling a major push to unlock the country’s untapped oil and gas potential. The announcement was made by Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, NUPRC’s Chief Executive, during the Project 1MMBOPD Additional Production Investment Forum in […]
Peter Obi Calls for Immediate Payment of Super Eagles’ Bonuses After Players Boycott Training
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government to immediately clear the Super Eagles’ outstanding bonuses and allowances, after the national team reportedly boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, over unpaid dues. In a post shared on Wednesday, Obi slammed the government’s continued delay in paying the players who, according to him, have […]
FG confirms 700 jailed for terrorism
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has officially announced that more than 700 individuals have been convicted and jailed for terrorism-related offences across the country, with numerous other cases still active. Information Minister Mohammed Idris revealed that the number was reached through proceedings in the Special Terrorism Court — the court specially set up to […]
