The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene …
Oby Ezekwesili Responds To Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Apology
Oby Ezekwesili, former Minister of Education, has responded to the public apology from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central had apologized to Ezekwesili on X for the insults she received from Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North while defending her on March …
MTN And Airtel To Collaborate On Network Infrastructure In Nigeria And Uganda
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into a network infrastructure-sharing agreement in Nigeria and Uganda, aiming to boost mobile connectivity in underserved areas. This collaboration focuses on cost optimization and improving mobile services, especially in remote regions where many lack access to modern …
Natasha Apologizes To Ezekwesili For Insults During Clash With Nwaebonyi
The suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has apologized to former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili for the insults she endured during a heated exchange with Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North on Tuesday, March 25. The altercation occurred during the Senate Ethics Committee hearing on …
Wike Will Block Atiku’s 2027 Presidential Bid, Says Minister’s Aide
Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pledged that his principal will thwart former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential bid. Olayinka made this statement in response to Atiku’s recent comment expressing no regrets about not selecting Wike …
Reps To Investigate N1.24tn Sukuk-Funded Road Projects
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives agreed to investigate Sukuk-backed road projects worth approximately N1.24 trillion raised over the past seven years (2017–2024). The decision came after a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by Nasarawa lawmaker Mr. Jonathan Gbefwi, was adopted in plenary. Since 2017, …
Ezekwesili Reacts: ‘I’m Pleased With My Confrontation With Senator Nwebonyi
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili expressed satisfaction with her interaction with Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi at a Senate Committee panel on Tuesday, describing the episode as a revealing moment that highlighted the challenges women face in a patriarchal society. Ezekwesili shared her thoughts on Channels Television on Wednesday, …