Ododo Assures Full Digitalisation of Kogi Civil Service by 2026
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has announced that the state civil service will be fully digitalised by next year, marking a major leap toward efficient, transparent and technology-driven governance. The governor made this known at the end-of-year thanksgiving…
FoI: ICADAR Demands Transparency from FIRS Over Foreign Tax Pact, TSA Collection Deal
The Impacthive Centre for Accountability, Democracy and Rights (ICADAR) has formally invoked the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act to demand full disclosure from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on a recently signed international tax agreement and the…
Esewezie Warns Oshimili North Councillors Against Crisis, Pledges Peaceful Governance
The Chairman of Oshimili North Local Government Area, Hon. Innocent Esewezie, has cautioned councillors in the council against actions capable of plunging the local government into crisis, stressing that lawlessness and violation of due process would not be tolerated. Esewezie…
Oborevwori Mourns Senator Peter Nwaoboshi
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, describing his death as a great loss to Delta State, the Anioma nation and…
Kogi Govt, NIWA Deepen Strategic Alliance to Boost Inland Waterways and Jobs
Lokoja, the Kogi State capital and headquarters of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), on Friday played host to the Chairman and members of the NIWA Governing Board as the Authority moved to further consolidate its strategic partnership with the…
CUPP Raises Alarm Over Tinubu’s ₦54.4 Trillion 2026 Budget, Cites Opacity, Revenue Collapse and Eroding Public Trust
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to lay before the National Assembly the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill estimated at ₦54.4 trillion on December 19, 2025, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has declared that Nigerians have largely lost faith…
Niger Delta Humanitarian Groups Present Position on Developments in Oloduwa Host Communities in OML 40
By Wilson Macaulay The President of the Peace Development Security and Humanitarian Rights Association of Niger Deltans and the Egbema Communities Peace Development and Humanitarian Rights Association, Comrade Mike J.K. Tiemo, has issued a detailed clarification on the situation in…
2027: Transporters Rally Behind President Tinubu, Launches Nationwide Movement to ‘Keep Nigeria Moving’
A coalition of transport professionals under the banner Transporters for Tinubu (TFT) 2027 has officially launched a nationwide mobilization movement in Abuja, declaring their commitment to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s continuity agenda and drive a new wave of reforms…
ARCN Pushes for Tech-Driven Agriculture to Achieve Food Sovereignty
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has emphasized the need for enhanced technology and innovation in the agricultural sector to achieve food sovereignty. This was stated by the Executive Secretary of ARCN, Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, during the 47th…
Kogi Government Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Partnerships at Dangote Sustainability Week Event
The Kogi State Government has renewed its commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships that drive industrial growth, business development, and inclusive economic progress across the state. The pledge was made by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Muhammed Muktar Shuaibu,…
Nigeria’s Steel Industry Gets A Boost As FG Signs $400m Deal With Stellar Steel
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark agreement with Stellar Steel Company Limited to establish a modern steel plant in Ogun State, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s quest for industrial self-reliance.
#BREAKING: Yakubu Clinches AGN Presidency as Rita Daniels Falls in Closely Contested Benin Election
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has concluded its highly anticipated national elections in Benin City, Edo State, with Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu emerging as the new President-Elect of the Guild, defeating Chief Dame Rita Daniels, the mother of popular…
40andFabulousNaija Reality TV Show Gears Up for Season 3 to Empower Women Over 40
Ambassador Jolly Nnenna Abani, Chief Executive Officer of Mother of Models International and creator of the 40andFabulousNaija reality TV show, has called for increased support from partners, sponsors, and broadcasters as preparations heighten for the third season of the programme….
₦10 Million Bounty! VeryDarkMan Launches Personal Investigation Into Mohbad Case, Offers Millions for New Video Evidence and Witnesses
In a bold and dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across social media, controversial activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced a personal ₦10 million bounty for anyone who can provide new unseen footage from the music video set where…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Unveils Abuja National Office, Prototype of AGN Nollywood Centre, and Super App at Landmark Event
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) today marked a historic milestone with the commissioning of its National Office in Abuja, the unveiling of the prototype for the proposed AGN Nollywood Centre, and the launch of the AGN Super App. The…
Minister Of Art And Culture Mourns Passing Of Highlife Legend, Mike Ejeagha
Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and…
ALGON Deputy National President Adikibe Leads High-Level Nigerian Delegation to Commonwealth Governance Summit in Ghana
The Executive Chairman of Oru West Local Government Area and ALGON Chairman, Imo State, Hon. Engr. Ikenna Adikibe, has led a distinguished delegation of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to a three-day international training summit in Accra,…
Nigerian Student Leader Re-elected President of Continental Body AASU as Osisiogu Emerges Again as Head of Africa’s Premier Students Union
In a sweeping affirmation of his leadership across the continent, Nigerian student leader H.E. Osisiogu Osikenyi has been re-elected President of the All-Africa Students Union (AASU) following the successful conclusion of the first phase of elections for the Union’s 14th…
AASU Celebrates Angola at 50, Hails Nation’s Role in Africa’s Growth and Pan-African Unity
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has joined millions across the continent and beyond in celebrating the Republic of Angola on the occasion of its 50th Independence Anniversary, describing the Southern African nation as a beacon of resilience, progress, and Pan-African…
Senator Okey Ezea: His Exit and the Search for a Leader After God’s Heart
The death of Senator Okey Ezea on November 18, 2025, at the age of 62, has created more than a vacant legislative seat in Enugu North Senatorial District. It has opened a moment of sober reflection for a state, a…
Governor Dikko Umar Radda and the People of Katsina: A Testament of Dedication and Leadership
By Ibrahim Musa Kallah In the political history of Katsina State, few names resonate with such clarity of purpose and depth of connection to the people as that of Governor Dikko Umar Radda. His rise and conduct in public office…
From Absolute Recklessness To Absolute Insanity
By Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr. “He is a confirmed DRUG LORD. He is a CONFIRMED Drug User… Everything about him is fake, unreal and criminal… And I can never work with or for him.” Heavy and weighty… Were those words…
Nigeria Has Never Been Such A Huge Joke, Who Advises This President?
By Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr On my way back from the United States where I have been on Medicals since August, many issues about our dear Country Nigeria beat so heavily on the carapace of my mind. The issues…
PDP Crisis: CNPP Warns Against Weaponising Police, Urges President Tinubu to Safeguard Democratic Institutions
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has raised strong objections to what it describes as the increasing weaponisation of the Nigeria Police Force in the internal leadership crisis currently unsettling the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The organisation expressed alarm…
Nigeria’s Steel Industry Gets A Boost As FG Signs $400m Deal With Stellar Steel
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark agreement with Stellar Steel Company Limited to establish a modern steel plant in Ogun State, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s quest for industrial self-reliance.
FG to Promote Local Industrialisation through AFNIS Summit
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has disclosed its aim to promote local industrialisation in Africa by leveraging local content through the forthcoming fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS). The…
Governor Ododo’s Bold Move: Kogi Communities to Own Mining Operations in Groundbreaking Economic Shift – Media Aide
In a major shift set to redefine economic participation at the grassroots, the Kogi State Government has announced plans to ensure that mining operations in the state are community-owned, empowering locals to take charge of their natural resources and economic…
China Strikes Back: Rare Earth Minerals Export Ban Escalates Trade War with U.S.
In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, Beijing has announced a ban on the export of certain rare earth minerals critical to various high-tech industries. This move is seen as a direct…
Minister Solid Minerals Development: Dr. Alake Vows To Pave Way For Women Leadership, Participation In The Sector
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Thursday promised to ensure women do not remain at the back seats but leaders and key decision makers in the ongoing transformation in the sector. Stressing that mining is a…
GEEP Partners with NIMC, SMEDAN to Strengthen Beneficiary Verification, Capacity Building and Digital Support for SMEs and Farmers
In a decisive move to enhance transparency, accountability, and impact in Nigeria’s social investment ecosystem, the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), under the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), has embarked on a strategic partnership with the National Identity…
40andFabulousNaija Reality TV Show Gears Up for Season 3 to Empower Women Over 40
Ambassador Jolly Nnenna Abani, Chief Executive Officer of Mother of Models International and creator of the 40andFabulousNaija reality TV show, has called for increased support from partners, sponsors, and broadcasters as preparations heighten for the third season of the programme….
NOBUL Africa Foundation Launches Groundbreaking i-ACT Project to Empower Benue Youth in Governance
A bold new chapter in youth civic leadership opened today in Makurdi as the NOBUL Africa Foundation, with support from the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), officially launched the Institutional Accountability & Transparency (i-ACT) Project. The initiative, described as the…
The Uncertain Future of Rivers State: A Feature on Governor Fubara’s Return*
“It’s No Longer Democracy” By Charles Edet Esq The recent development in Rivers State, Nigeria, has sparked intense debate about the future of democracy in the country. Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s return to office after a six-month state of emergency comes…
Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire Installs Dr. Pat Oramah as 8th President, Launches Bold Health Campaigns
In a spirited and impactful ceremony held at the Barcelona Hotel, Abuja, on Friday, August 8, 2025, the Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire installed Rotarian Dr. Pat Ifeanyi Oramah as its 8th President. The event was marked by powerful speeches,…
#BREAKING: Yakubu Clinches AGN Presidency as Rita Daniels Falls in Closely Contested Benin Election
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has concluded its highly anticipated national elections in Benin City, Edo State, with Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu emerging as the new President-Elect of the Guild, defeating Chief Dame Rita Daniels, the mother of popular…
40andFabulousNaija Reality TV Show Gears Up for Season 3 to Empower Women Over 40
Ambassador Jolly Nnenna Abani, Chief Executive Officer of Mother of Models International and creator of the 40andFabulousNaija reality TV show, has called for increased support from partners, sponsors, and broadcasters as preparations heighten for the third season of the programme….
₦10 Million Bounty! VeryDarkMan Launches Personal Investigation Into Mohbad Case, Offers Millions for New Video Evidence and Witnesses
In a bold and dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across social media, controversial activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced a personal ₦10 million bounty for anyone who can provide new unseen footage from the music video set where…
Actors Guild of Nigeria Unveils Abuja National Office, Prototype of AGN Nollywood Centre, and Super App at Landmark Event
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) today marked a historic milestone with the commissioning of its National Office in Abuja, the unveiling of the prototype for the proposed AGN Nollywood Centre, and the launch of the AGN Super App. The…
Minister Of Art And Culture Mourns Passing Of Highlife Legend, Mike Ejeagha
Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and…
Oborevwori Felicitates O’tega Emerhor At 68, Hails His Impact In Business, Politics
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, on the occasion of his 68th birth anniversary. He describing him as a distinguished Nigerian whose contributions…
Aniagwu Salutes Oborevwori’s CPS, Festus Ahon, on Birthday
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has extended warm felicitations to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement…
Oborevwori Celebrates ARISE News Analyst, Reuben Abati, At 60
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated with veteran journalist and ARISE News anchor and analyst, Dr. Reuben Abati, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,…
Dr. Joseph Onojaeme: Celebrating an Astute Health Administrator at 41
By Nelson Egware On, November 7, 2025, marked the 41st birthday of Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, the young, dynamic and visionary Delta State Commissioner for Health. A man of purpose, intellect, and compassion, Dr. Onojaeme has, in just a few years,…
Ojukwu’s Legacy Still a Guiding Light — Obi Pays Emotional Tribute on Birth Anniversary
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, on Monday marked the birth anniversary of the late Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, with an emotionally-charged remembrance statement in which he described Ojukwu as a timeless symbol…
Sam Onuigbo Bags African Impact Excellence Award 2025
Rt. Hon. Sir Sam Onuigbo, the South-East representative on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and former member of the National Assembly, has been honoured with the African Impact Excellence Award 2025 by The Voice News…
Okehi Rainstorm: Gov Ododo Visits Ravaged Homes, Assures Immediate Support, Intervention
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, on Monday undertook a working visit to Eika, Ihima, and several communities in Okehi Local Government Area to evaluate the extent of the devastation wrought by the June 16th rainstorm in…
Governor Ododo Continues Commitment to Water Development with New Drilling Machine for RUWASSA
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has further demonstrated his administration’s dedication to improving access to clean water by donating a multimillion-naira water drilling machine to the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA). This initiative aims to boost…