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The President-General of the Igbo socio-political organisation, ‘Ohanaeze Ndigbo’, Senator John Mbata, has said nothing will ever deny his Igbo identity, describing recent criticisms against him as a lack of understanding. This is why he emphasised his commitment to supporting the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as well as respecting the office of the governor. Mbata stated this when the Opobo Elder Statesmen-4-Sim paid him a courtesy visit in Port Harcourt on Monday. He dismissed recent criticisms against him, saying they were noises from those lacking understanding. He stated, “I see my responsibility as building bridges. We must connect our…

Former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Udengs Eradiri, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development and peace in the Niger Delta as his motivation. Eradiri, who registered with the APC in Ward 10, Constituency 2, Yenagoa, highlighted several projects initiated by the Tinubu administration through the Dr. Samuel Ogbuku-led Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). These include potable water, shore protection, solar streetlights, and a one-kilometer road in his Agudiama/Ekpetiama community. He emphasized that these interventions were not limited to his locality but had benefited several…

The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended 165 suspected illegal immigrants and handed them over to the Nigeria Immigration Service for further investigation and necessary legal action. In a statement released on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Police Nafiu Abubakar, revealed that the arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation on January 31, 2025, around 5:00 PM. Security operatives had uncovered the presence of over 200 individuals living in a cramped three-bedroom flat in the Kuwait area of Birnin Kebbi. A team from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) raided the premises, successfully detaining 165 occupants. Preliminary…

As members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) travel from various parts of the country to Akure, Ondo State, for the second NEC meeting under the leadership of President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, former NBA National Officer, Okey Ohagba, Esq., has extended his heartfelt goodwill and best wishes to the delegates. In his goodwill message, Ohagba commended NEC members for their unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and advancing justice in Nigeria. He acknowledged their dedication to shaping the future of the association and the legal profession through meaningful deliberations. In…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N80 billion for the immediate reconstruction and expansion of Alau Dam in Borno State. The approval was granted during the second day of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. Located in Alau community, Konduga Local Government Area, the dam was originally constructed between 1984 and 1986. It serves as a major reservoir on the Ngadda River, a tributary of Lake Chad, providing water supply, irrigation, and flood control. However, in 2024, the dam collapsed, leading to severe flooding that resulted in the deaths of over 150 people and the displacement of at…

Former Akoka Community Development Association (Akoka CDA) Chairman, Segun Adesanya, has officially declared his intention to contest for the chairmanship of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the upcoming Lagos local government elections. Adesanya stated that his decision was driven by a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the progress of Bariga, following deep reflection and extensive consultations with stakeholders. He praised the administration of the incumbent chairman, Hon. Kolade Alabi, for its achievements and described his entry into the race as a movement aimed at further advancing Bariga’s sustainable development. In February 2024, Adesanya was appointed by…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), warning of delayed rainfall onset, extreme weather conditions, and potential flash floods in coastal areas. The report was officially unveiled in Abuja by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, under the theme: “The Role of Early Warnings Towards a Climate-Resilient Aviation Industry for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development.” Keyamo highlighted the increasing impact of climate change on aviation, agriculture, infrastructure, and disaster management, urging stakeholders to rely on NiMet’s forecasts for informed decision-making. Key Climate Predictions for 2025: 1. Late Rainfall Onset: •Rainfall will arrive later than…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has criticized his successor, Governor Uba Sani, accusing him of supporting President Bola Tinubu for personal benefits. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), El-Rufai alleged that Sani’s loyalty to Tinubu is linked to over N150 billion in federal reimbursements received by Kaduna State in the past 18 months. “Every day I see this governor embarrassingly and sycophantically rambling, I used to wonder why. However, confirming that Federal Government ‘reimbursements, interventions, and grants’ in excess of N150bn have been given selectively to Kaduna by Tinubu in the last 18 months now explains everything. By…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declined assent to a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Education, Numan, in Adamawa State. His decision was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, and read during Tuesday’s plenary by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Explaining his reasons for rejecting the bill, President Tinubu cited legal inconsistencies, particularly in Section 22, which grants authority over land disposal to the state governor rather than the President, as required for federal institutions. Additionally, he pointed out an omission in Section 25(b) regarding the institution’s authority to award…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N4.8 billion for the procurement of 150,000 HIV treatment packs, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to sustaining care for people living with the virus. This decision, announced after the FEC meeting on Monday, comes as the country faces potential funding challenges due to recent shifts in US policies affecting the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a key source of HIV treatment funding in Nigeria. Speaking on the approval, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, emphasized the need for sustainable domestic investment in HIV treatment as global aid dynamics evolve. “This…