Author: chiamaka

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has provided insight into the rationale behind the recent constitution of a high-powered committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Bagudu, the decision to set up the committee is rooted in the administration’s desire to ensure […]

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed recent claims by the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Dan Orbih, over the dissolution of zonal committee executives, describing his assertions as “misleading, self-serving, and a gross misrepresentation of internal party decisions.” The state PDP leadership made its position known in a […]

A new and dangerous terrorist group known as “Mahmuda” has reportedly emerged in Nigeria, raising fresh concerns about national security and counterterrorism strategies. The group, whose activities are said to be rapidly spreading across parts of the North-East and North-West, is believed to have links to other extremist networks and is allegedly responsible for a […]

A traditional ruler in Abia State has raised concerns over the federal government’s agricultural intervention programs, alleging that grants and loans meant to support genuine farmers are being diverted to individuals with no involvement in agriculture. His Royal Majesty, Eze Chukwuemeka Onuoha, the traditional ruler of Umuekwule kingdom in Umuahia North Local Government Area, made […]

Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing the late pontiff as a global symbol of peace, humility, and justice. In a heartfelt tribute issued on Saturday, Jonathan eulogized the Pope as a moral compass whose leadership inspired people across religious and cultural divides. […]

Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have commenced an indefinite strike action over the federal government’s alleged failure to fulfill agreements reached with the agency’s staff union, crippling operations at the nation’s primary weather forecasting and climate monitoring institution. The industrial action, which began on Monday, was declared by the Amalgamated Union of Public […]

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has stirred fresh national debate after asserting that the perpetrators of repeated attacks on communities across the state “do not bear the Nigerian look,” suggesting the involvement of foreign mercenaries in the ongoing wave of violence in the region. The governor made this statement on Monday during a press […]

Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen was the hero on Tuesday night as he powered Galatasaray into the final of the Turkish Cup, delivering a commanding performance that reaffirmed his status as one of Africa’s most lethal forwards. In a thrilling semi-final clash played at the Nef Stadium in Istanbul, Osimhen scored one goal and assisted […]

In a significant diplomatic development, Finnish authorities have reportedly approved the extradition of Simon Ekpa, a prominent Biafran separatist agitator, to Nigeria. Ekpa, who has been operating from Finland as a self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), faces charges related to incitement, terrorism, and actions threatening national security in Nigeria. The […]