The Court of Appeal in Abuja has put a hold on the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. A three-member panel, led by Justice Okon Abang, ruled on Friday to suspend the enforcement of a previous judgment that had cleared the way for Sanusi’s return. […]
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President Tinubu Meets Catholic Bishops Amid Concerns Over Economy and Security
President Bola Tinubu on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation, led by Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, included Bishop Matthew Kukah and Cardinal John Onayikan. While the agenda was not disclosed, the meeting follows Nigeria’s recent […]
Constituents commence recall proceedings against Amaewhule.
A lawyer, Kenneth Amadi, has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to commence recall proceedings against the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule. The development is the latest twist in the protracted political crisis in Rivers State, which ensued after Fubara fell out with […]
Tinubu’s policies yielding results, food, fuel prices dropping
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s policies are beginning to yield fruits. He stated this during the 4th edition of 2025 ministerial briefing featuring the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Minister of Education, Dr. […]
Rivers assembly asks DSS to probe CJ over age falsification
The Rivers State House of Assembly has set plans in motion to investigate the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, over alleged falsification of age. The development comes amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Kpakpando reports that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and Governor Similayi Fubara […]
Scores feared dead in Abuja-Makurdi highway accident.
A high-speed auto crash involving a commercial bus has claimed multiple lives along the Abuja-Makurdi Highway. The commercial bus belongs to Flight Transport Company. The accident occurred on Thursday, leaving several dead and many others injured. Kpakpando sighted a video of the incident showing the lifeless bodies of some passengers […]
Anambra native doctors pledge partnership with govt to arrest fakes.
Native Doctors in Anambra State under the aegis of Anambra State Traditional Doctors Movement have agreed to partner with the state government to achieve a common objectives especially in the area of control for its members. The group made this known during an interaction with the Anambra State House of […]
Peter Obi in closed-door meeting with Bala Mohammed
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, held a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, at the Ramat House in Bauchi State on Thursday. The purpose of the visit has not yet been disclosed. Both Obi and Mohammed are engaged in closed-door […]
Court orders VeryDarkMan’s arrest over defamation of Mercy Chinwo
The Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of blogger Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), for “criminal defamation” of the reputation of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. The magistrate ordered the Nigeria Police Force together with other law enforcement agencies […]
Fubara Begs Lawmakers To Consider Rivers People and Embrace Peace.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday appealed to members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to consider the interest of the people of the state and embrace peace to resolve the political impasse in South-South state. The governor said he needed peace to govern the state well and called on […]