In a move reflecting heightened legislative scrutiny, the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the oversight of Rivers State has officially summoned the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), to appear before it this Thursday, April 17, 2025, for a comprehensive briefing on the current state of governance in the oil-rich state. This
African football has been thrown into mourning following the tragic and untimely death of Gabonese international striker, Aaron Boupendza, who passed away at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from the 11th floor of a high-rise building in China. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and the Gabon Football Federation (Fegafoot) has since confirmed the
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has taken a decisive step in tackling youth unemployment and fostering economic growth by empowering 15,000 young people through a series of targeted initiatives. During a vibrant engagement with youth stakeholders at the International Centre for Culture and Events in Akure, the governor underscored his administration’s unwavering commitment
In a significant legal development, a Lagos State High Court has overturned the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, effectively nullifying all subsequent legislative proceedings conducted in his absence. The judgment, delivered on Tuesday, emphatically ruled that the process leading to Obasa’s ouster was unlawful and unconstitutional, thereby
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed over 200 mobile courts nationwide to prosecute traffic law offenders as part of its special Easter patrol operations. This initiative, announced by Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed, is aimed at ensuring a safe and smooth Easter celebration across Nigeria, with operations running from Thursday through April 23,
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has extended warm birthday wishes to Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN, OON, JP, FCArb), applauding the legal luminary for his unwavering commitment to justice, democracy, and nation-building. In a heartfelt statement, Soludo praised Ikpeazu’s intellectual prowess and dedication to constitutional law, which have earned him national and international acclaim. The
Over the past year, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has prioritized transformative infrastructure, energy reforms, and grassroots governance, positioning Lagos as a model for sustainable development. Key achievements include: Bottom Line: Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration has balanced immediate challenges with long-term vision, leveraging infrastructure, policy reforms, and partnerships to solidify Lagos as Nigeria’s economic and innovation hub.
A viral video showing multiple Nigerian police officers accepting N5,000 cash handouts from a Chinese national has ignited widespread condemnation, with citizens and activists labeling the act as “disgraceful” and emblematic of systemic corruption within the force. The footage, which surfaced on April 15, 2025, depicts uniformed officers lining up to receive the money, some
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the release of N872 million as counterpart funding to strengthen primary healthcare services across the state. This allocation, announced on April 15, 2025, supplements broader investments in healthcare infrastructure, including a N7 billion initiative to revitalize 118 Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) through the World Bank-backed IMPACT Project.
Tragedy struck in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State when a boat overloaded with more than 200 bags of rice capsized around 9 p.m. amid a violent windstorm, leaving three people feared drowned. Among the victims are two family members believed to be siblings, who reportedly owned most of the rice cargo being transported
