Port Harcourt, Nigeria – September 16, 2025 Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, Sole Administrator of Rivers State, stated on Tuesday that stability has been restored in the state under extraordinary circumstances. He emphasized that significant progress has been made over the past six months in maintaining peace and security.Addressing a public lecture titled “Good Governance
Abuja/Port Harcourt, |September 16, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday cut short his annual vacation in France and the United Kingdom and returned to Abuja to resume official duties. His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the early return, noting that the President had been scheduled to stay abroad until September
Enugu, Nigeria — September 16, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern overv what it described as low participation in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Enugu State.Chief Rex Achumie, Head of Voter Education and Publicity at INEC Enugu, disclosed that only 1,801 fresh registrations were recorded during the first
Abuja, Nigeria | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reposition Nigeria’s economy for sustainable growth and prosperity. Speaking at a business roundtable in Abuja, Shettima declared that the government remains resolute in its reforms aimed at unlocking opportunities across multiple sectors, creating jobs,
Abuja, Nigeria | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to arrive in Abuja today, September 16, 2025, ahead of schedule to resume official duties after a working visit to Paris, France. While in Paris, President Tinubu held a strategic meeting with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace.
Abuja, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — The National Political Stakeholders Assembly (NPSA) has launched a nationwide mobilisation campaign urging Nigerians to actively participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of future elections. The group said the initiative is aimed at ensuring that millions of eligible citizens, particularly young people and first-time
Lagos, Nigeria | September 15, 2025 — Wema Bank’s shares have been on an impressive bull run in recent weeks, attracting strong investor interest and sparking debate on whether the momentum can be sustained in the medium term. Market analysts attribute the rally to improved earnings, strategic digital banking innovations such as ALAT, and renewed
Abuja | September 14, 2025 — Public affairs analyst Laolu Akande has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspended resumption bid, warning that the Senate must serve as a true symbol of democracy and not descend into dictatorship. Akande, a former presidential aide, argued that preventing the Kogi Central lawmaker from
There is growing appreciation and commendation across the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) as staff nationwide have expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, for her exceptional commitment to staff development and welfare. For many within the commission, this marks an unprecedented chapter in the agency’s history. Under
Residents and worshippers in Medina were jolted early Tuesday morning by a loud explosion near Masjid An Nabawi, one of Islam’s most sacred sites. The incident occurred at approximately 5:43 AM local time, sparking immediate concern and widespread attention both locally and internationally. Multiple videos circulating on social media show what appears to be a
