South-East stakeholders under the aegis of Concerned Igbo Groups have vowed to resist the implementation of any RUGA project in any part of the South-East.The groups described the RUGA project as “reverse colonisation”, stressing that it offers no commercial value or benefit to the people of the region.They also asserted […]
Nigeria
Senate reacts to court order on Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recall
The Nigerian Senate says it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy of the judgment concerning Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension.Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu, in a Sunday statement, acknowledged that the Federal High Court delivered a ruling on July 4.However, he said the Senate cannot act without officially receiving and […]
Customs disowns fake recruitment examination shortlist
The Nigeria Customs Service has dismissed a viral document claiming it is conducting a recruitment test in July.Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, described the notice as fraudulent.He said the document circulating online did not originate from Customs and contains several errors, including a fake e-signature.The agency warned the […]
NIPOST Denies Involvement in Hard Drug Transportation
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), has denied reports linking the agency to drug trafficking activities.In a statement released on Sunday, the Director of Corporate Communications, Franklin Alao, described the allegations as baseless.The clarification comes after an online publication claimed NIPOST had been used to transport narcotics. Alao stated that NIPOST […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Busts Drug Cartels, Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Lipsticks
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted multiple drug consignments and counterfeit cheques at logistics hubs and airports nationwide.The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi said on Sunday that 420g of cocaine were found in lipsticks bound for the UK, and 280g hidden in a property title document headed to […]
FCT Minister Wike Slams Peter Obi, Atiku, El-Rufai, Others over Coalition.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused leaders of the newly formed opposition coalition of selfish motives, saying their goal is not to rescue Nigerians but themselves.Speaking at a thanksgiving event in Abuja, Wike criticised political heavyweights including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and others for what he […]
Soludo Reports 3-Year Achievements to Anambra Diaspora in the USA.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has presented his three-year scorecard to indigenes residing in the United States and North America.The event, held in Maryland, formed part of his Diaspora engagement aimed at fostering transparency and accountability.According to his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the session was not an election campaign but a demonstration […]
President Tinubu Orders Full Military Action Against Insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces to decisively tackle terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatist agitators across Nigeria.The message was delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of Army Day celebrations in Kaduna.Tinubu emphasized that national unity is non-negotiable, and security threats must not be treated […]
Police arrest varsity student for stabbing colleague, demanding ransom in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a male student for allegedly stabbing a 100-level female student of Southern Delta University, Oleh, and demanding ransom from her family. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, revealed the incident in a statement posted on social media. The suspect reportedly lured the […]
Doctors At Nigerian Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba, Lagos To Embark On Strike
Resident doctors at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, have announced a one-week warning strike over the non-payment of salaries. Under the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), the doctors expressed outrage that newly employed residents have worked for nearly six months without pay. In a communiqué signed by President Babarinsa […]