Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state. This comes weeks after losing his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. The governor made the announcement during a condolence visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other dignitaries in Uyo, the state capital …
Soludo has failed Anambra people, to be replace – Moghalu
Immediate past Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr George Moghalu has declared his intention to run for the governorship position in Anambra State. Moghalu who spoke with journalists at his home in Nnewi on Saturday morning, said the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has failed the people, hence …
Explosion rocks Rivers APC secretariat as LG poll holds
Buildings and other property were shattered in the early hours of Saturday as explosives suspected to be dynamite shattered the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress along Aba Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The explosion brought down the gate of the secretariat while doors, windows and other property were destroyed. This is the …
Gov Uzodinma appoints Emenalom Acting Head of Service
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has appointed the former chairperson of the National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ of the State Council, Mrs Chikodi Emenalom, as the new Head of Service for the State Civil Service. A press release issued from the desk of the Chief Press Secretary and media adviser to the governor, Oguwike …
Gov. Adeleke threatens N5bn defamation suit against Osun APC
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, threatened a N5bn defamation lawsuit against the opposition All Progressives Congress in the state. The threat followed an alarm by the APC that a certain chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State was plotting a violent attack ahead of the 2026 governorship election in …
President Tinubu jets to UK for two-week leave
President Bola Tinubu is billed to commence a two-week vacation. Tinubu depart Abuja for the UK on Wednesday. His trip was disclosed by his Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via a statement. According to Onanuga, Tinubu’s UK trip is part of his annual leave. “He will use the two weeks as a …
Atiku Abubakar seeks six year tenure for president
A former Vice President and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has written to the National Assembly, requesting an amendment to the Constitution to allow for a six-year single term for the President and state governors. In a memorandum to the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, …
October1protest: Sowore joins protesters in Lagos
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has joined the ongoing protest in Lagos State. Sowore who is one of the key organizers of the protest arrived at the protest ground at the Ikeja Underbridge at exactly 8:50am. Addressing newsmen, Sowore said the protest was a crucial step towards taking Nigeria to …
1st October: President Tinubu addresses Nigerians
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure …
Dangote to transport petroleum products by sea
Dangote Group has said that it plans to transport refined petroleum products by sea. This announcement was made in a statement on Sunday by the Senior Adviser to the Group President on Special Projects and Strategic Relations, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman. She noted the construction of a jetty in the Lekki Free Zone to handle bulk cargoes …