Following the recent judgement by the Supreme Court which nullifies Local Government Council elections in Rivers State, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced a new date for fresh polls. The commission’s chairman, Adolphus Enebeli during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, March 5, said the LG elections would take place … Read more
The University of Maiduguri announced adjustments to its working hours in a move to accommodate the schedule of fasting staff and students during the holy month of Ramadan. This change was made public on March 4 by Malam Malah of the Human Resources Department, on behalf of the university’s registrar. The university’s new working hours … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the leaders produced during National Rescue Movement (NRM) convention. Naija News reports that INEC refused to accept the leadership of NRM that emerged from the party’s emergency national convention held in Abuja on January 17. The emergency convention held … Read more
Supporters of Senate President Godswill Akpabio have openly expressed their stance during a protest at the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday. One protester said: “I didn’t see any wrong in what they are saying, thought I dont know much details in what they are saying ” “I don’t know why am supporting him, I … Read more
Port Hacourt, Rivers state — Rivers State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, has firmly denied claims circulating on social media suggesting she has resigned from her position. In recent weeks, her noticeable absence from public events sparked rumours that she had stepped down from office, fueling concerns about political stability in the state. However, … Read more
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has launched a specialised Water Marshal unit to enhance security measures and ensure comprehensive safety for all users of the country’s waterways. In addition to this, the agency has donated a brand-new boat ambulance to the Gbajibo riverine communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. Community leaders … Read more
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Wednesday, expressed disappointment over the failure of the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to appear before the committee over her conduct during last week’s plenary session. Naija News reports that the female lawmaker had previously engaged in … Read more
The Naira is currently having a tough time against the dollar as the gains made by the local currency in the previous week are eroding. The Naira which ended the previous week, trading at 1492.49 per dollar is currently trading at 1500 against the U.S currency. A trader in Enugu who identified himself as Adamu … Read more
FCT, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointments of two permanent secretaries, Adeladan Olarinre and Mukhtar Muhammed Tinubu appointed Adeladan and Mukhtar to fill existing vacancies in the federal civil service. The director, information and public relations at the office of the head of civil service of the federation, Eno Olotu, made … Read more
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Relations, Senator Neda Imasuen, has dismissed allegations of sexual misconduct against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, stating that no female senator has complained about harassment. Naija News reports that Imasuen’s comments comes in the wake of accusations from Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who alleged … Read more