The Anambra State Government has approved contracts worth approximately ₦16.7 billion for key infrastructural projects, including road construction, electricity supply, and urban regeneration, aimed at boosting social cohesion, economic growth, and improving the lives of residents.The announcement was made on Tuesday by the state Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, following the first Executive Council meeting […]
The 2026 Appropriation Bill has earmarked N1.38 trillion for pensions, gratuities, and retirees’ benefits across Federal Government agencies, security services, parastatals, and universities.The Office of the Head of Civil Service will receive N94.54 billion for civilian pensions, covering gratuities, running costs, and unfunded liabilities. Of this, N60.34 billion is for civil service pensions, with N30.58 […]
Sokoto South Senator, Aminu Tambuwal, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Minister Rotimi Amaechi will support whoever emerges as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate.Tambuwal made the remarks while responding to claims by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, who had described Obi as the “life […]
The controversy over local government council secretariats in Osun State has deepened, with the APC and PDP trading allegations over the legality of officeholders.Speaking on the matter, the PDP alleged that in 2022, the Federal High Court nullified purported local government elections conducted by the APC-led administration, sacking all APC chairmen and councillors for failing […]
Gift Worlu, Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, has criticised Governor Sim Fubara over what he described as the governor’s failure to properly address the State House of Assembly budget since returning from suspension.Speaking on Tuesday, Worlu said the former Sole Administrator of the state, Ibok-Ete Ibas, did not make provisions for […]
The Nafiu Bala Gombe-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its North-East Zonal Congress Committee, reaffirming its commitment to party expansion, internal democracy, and national renewal. The party also extended invitations to prominent political figures, including former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former President Goodluck Jonathan, to join its ranks.The inauguration ceremony, […]
The Federal Government has launched a new framework to improve the maintenance and preservation of public assets nationwide.The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development through its Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM), introduces Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent, sustainable, and effective asset management across all federal ministries, […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is yet to receive any formal notice of impeachment from the State House of Assembly, three days after 27 lawmakers initiated impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.The impeachment move was commenced last Thursday by the majority members of the Assembly, who are loyal to the Minister […]
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has said that all three arms of government in Nigeria have failed the people. Tambuwal made the assertion while speaking in an interview on MondayAccording to the former governor, certain policy decisions—particularly those related to the electoral process—have had a negative impact on Nigerians and the country’s democratic system.The […]
Policemen in Benue State have arrested 41 suspects in connection with alleged illegal slaughterhouses operating in Makurdi, the state capital.The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the arrests on Tuesday, following reports of suspicious activities at Awe Street in Wurukum, Makurdi.The alleged slaughterhouses have been trending on social media, sparking public concern. One […]