By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party has postponed its House of Representatives primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections, moving the exercise to Saturday, May 16, 2026. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the party said the adjustment affects only the House of Representatives primary, while the […]
By George Ozalla Former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd), has commended former Inspector-General of Police and former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Chief Mike Mbama Okiro, for his commitment to religious harmony and peaceful coexistence following the renovation of the Juma’at Mosque at Police Secondary School, Minna.The commendation came during a […]
By George Ozalla Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has commenced orientation and screening exercises for prospective drone pilots as part of efforts aimed at strengthening its surveillance operations through technology-driven manpower development.The two-day programme, held at Lascourt Hotel in Delta State between May 11 and 12, drew about 27 participants selected for the first phase […]
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured telecommunications consumers that ongoing efforts to tackle persistent network and service quality challenges across the country are yielding results, declaring that industry interventions aimed at improving service delivery are on course.The Commission stated that although consumers still experience dropped calls, slow internet speeds, unstable data […]
By Ebele Ofodile Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction and killing of a Pentecostal bishop based in Asaba, Delta State.The suspects were reportedly arrested in Onitsha while attempting to sell the late cleric’s vehicle. The vehicle was recovered by police operatives during the operation.According to information […]
By George Ozalla The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged ₦500 billion fraud and money laundering investigation.Sources familiar with the development said the Energy Commission boss was taken into custody in Abuja as part […]
By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka Former lawmaker and sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act 2021, Sam Onuigbo, has urged Nigerians to move from individual environmental efforts to coordinated national action in tackling climate change. Speaking at the EnviroNews Media Literacy Training on Climate Change Governance and Gender Mainstreaming in Abuja on Wednesday 13th May, 2026, Onuigbo […]
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over recurring incidents of military airstrikes reportedly leading to heavy civilian casualties in different parts of the country, describing the development as disturbing and inconsistent with established human rights and humanitarian law standards.Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr Tony […]
By George Ozalla Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has held meetings in London with stakeholders in British politics and the business community, including Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Jonathan Marland, as part of efforts aimed at advancing trade opportunities and economic growth […]
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that Akwa Ibom State will produce the highest votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South South zone during the 2027 presidential election.Akpabio made the remark on Tuesday at the Government House in Uyo during the consultation meeting of stakeholders of the All […]
