By George Ozalla The Senate has confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs after considering a request forwarded by President Bola Tinubu.The two nominees were screened by the upper chamber in line with constitutional provisions before their confirmation during plenary presided over by Senate President […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Businessman and political advocate, Mitchell Ifeanyi Aniorji, has officially announced his intention to contest for the Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections, pointing to what he described as inadequate representation at the federal level.Aniorji made the declaration in Abuja on Tuesday shortly after submitting his expression of […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Nigeria’s diplomatic community recorded a significant gathering on May 5, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to witness the launch of Fragments of Time: My Foreign Service Years, a memoir by Ambassador Eineje Onobu that chronicles decades of service and insight into the nation’s international engagements. The event, held at […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China following a devastating explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang City, Hunan Province.The tragic incident, which occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks facility, reportedly claimed at least twenty-one lives and […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The political landscape in Bauchi State took a decisive turn as Senator Buba Shehu, representing Bauchi South in the 10th Senate, formally submitted his nomination forms, signaling a firm commitment to contest the state’s governorship seat.Speaking shortly after completing the submission process, the lawmaker emphasized that his aspiration is not self-driven […]
By George Ozalla The Senate has resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee comprising members of both chambers of the National Assembly to address the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.The proposed committee, to be led by the leadership of the National Assembly, is expected to undertake a fact-finding and […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka At a press briefing today, marking the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian officials combined remembrance of World War II with a forceful defense of their current geopolitical stance, arguing that the battle to preserve historical truth continues in today’s conflicts. Under the theme “81 Years of […]
By George Ozalla A frontline aspirant for the Orumba North and South Federal Constituency seat under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Odiraa Nwankwor, has pledged to commit the rest of his life to public service, with emphasis on policies that produce visible results.Speaking to journalists Monday in Abuja after obtaining his nomination form […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over rising tensions in South Africa following reports of violent protests targeting foreign nationals and the deaths of two Nigerians allegedly in the custody of security agencies. Speaking during a high-level diplomatic meeting in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a fresh adjustment to its schedule for the 2027 general elections, extending deadlines for aspirants and revising key screening dates. In a press statement released on Monday, the ruling party confirmed that the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will […]
