The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has issued a stern warning to protesters in the state demanding the reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, threatening to utilize his sweeping powers against them. Recalled that President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending the …
Lawyers Call For NBA Leadership Resignation Over ₦300m Rivers Scandal
A coalition of prominent legal professionals under the banner of the Public Interest Lawyers League (PILL) has demanded the resignation of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President Afam Osigwe and the Chairman of the Annual General Conference Organising Committee, Emeka Obegolu, following the controversy surrounding a ₦300 million payment from the Rivers State Government. The money, …
Over 26,000 Lagos Students Fail 2024 Waec – Education Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern after 26,592 public school students failed the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), sparking alarm within the state’s education sector. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, revealed the figures during a ministerial briefing held …
Court Orders Confiscation Of Assets From 193 Foreign Nationals And Others
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of a large number of assets, including 1,596 computers and laptops, 4,091 phones, seven vehicles, and approximately 70 other items. These assets were seized during a surprise operation called “Eagle Flush Operation,” led by the Economic …
CBN Approves Cash For 2025 Hajj Pilgrims
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved cash transactions for 2,025 Nigerians preparing for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. This decision comes after Vice-President Kashim Shettima intervened on behalf of over 40,000 intending pilgrims, appealing to President Bola Tinubu through the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Aliu Abdulrazaq, NAHCON’s …
NDLEA Boss Pushes For Drug Tests For NYSC Members
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd), has clarified that the agency’s proposed drug integrity tests for youth corps members, prospective couples, and others are not meant to punish but to help prevent drug abuse and offer early treatment. Speaking during a …
NSCDC Deploys Officers To Secure JAMB CBT Centres In Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has deployed officers to all accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers in Anambra State ahead of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, set to begin on April 24. Edwin Okadigbo, Head of Media and Tactical for the Anambra NSCDC, announced …
Wike Summons Officials, Contractor Over Unauthorized Sublet Of ICC Contract
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike has summoned top officials of the FCT Administration and construction giant Julius Berger Nigeria Plc over reports that a portion of the International Conference Centre (ICC) rehabilitation contract was sublet to another company without his knowledge or approval. Wike, who made the disclosure during an …
FG Releases N50bn For University Staff Payments
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, announced on Wednesday that the Federal Government has disbursed N50 billion to academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities, fulfilling a commitment made by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was detailed in a statement titled “FG Releases N50bn Earned Allowances to Varsity …
Foreign Militants Behind Benue Attacks — Governor Alia
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has blamed recent deadly attacks across several communities in the state on foreign armed militants. Speaking on a televised interview on April 22, he said the attackers, who arrived on motorbikes in large numbers, were heavily armed and not Nigerians. “These men are not from …