A fresh wave of protests broke out in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Thursday, as students and youths took to the streets to demand urgent action from the state government on rising insecurity and unfulfilled developmental promises. The protest, led by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Committee, Ondo Axis, comes amidst increasing cases of kidnappings, farmer-herder clashes, and general insecurity in communities across the…

A bill aimed at empowering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct general elections on the same day has successfully passed its second reading in the Nigerian Senate. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Electoral Act 2022 in a bid to reduce the spiralling costs of elections, shorten campaign periods, and allow elected officeholders to participate as ad hoc delegates in party congresses. Leading the debate on the…

A bill seeking to prevent individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of president and governor has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. If enacted, the legislation would disqualify President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from participating in the 2027 presidential election, as all are over the proposed age limit. Sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere, a…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved an increase in the monthly subvention allocated to the Judiciary, the legislative arm of government, and other subvented institutions in the state.   Olayinka Oyebode, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, announced this in a statement on Thursday. The increment, totalling ₦438.9 million monthly, is aimed at enabling these institutions to accommodate the new minimum wage and the consequential salary adjustments for workers. The…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is in the final stages of preparing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and is set to be listed on the stock market, according to a recent announcement. In a statement issued by Olufemi O. Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the company revealed that it is currently in the midst of selecting project partners ahead of its public…

The Rivers State Police Command has issued a stern warning to the public, urging citizens to avoid any actions that could disrupt the prevailing peace and security in the state. This came after the confirmation of the invitation of Mr. Nubari Saatah, President of the Niger Delta Congress (NDC), at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). This was made known through a release made available to journalists on Thursday. Saatah…

The former governor of Oyo State, late Abiola Ajimobi’s first daughter, Bisola Kola-Daisi, has passed away at the age of 42 in the United Kingdom (UK). The news of her death was shared on Thursday via social media. According to reports, she passed away after a brief illness. The late Mrs. Bisola was married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi and is survived by three children. She served as a Special Adviser to…

The Senate has dismissed a motion seeking to rename the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in honour of the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu. Nwosu was the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC) who oversaw the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election. The motion, reintroduced on Thursday by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe after being previously rejected, also called for a posthumous national honour for Nwosu in…

The Zonal Coordinator for Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Charles Orbih, paid his first official visit to the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command. During the visit yesterday, ACG Orbih highlighted the importance of synergy between the command and relevant stakeholders, stressing that collaboration and professionalism among officers were crucial to achieving the Service’s mandates. “The success of our mandates—revenue generation, trade facilitation,…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has sworn in Ibibia Lucky-Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The New Daily Prime reported that Ibas appointed Worika, a distinguished legal expert and administrator, as SSG on 25 March and emphasised that Worika’s selection followed a meticulous vetting process. During the swearing-in ceremony, he urged him to apply his expertise in advancing governance and…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), filling existing vacancies and reinforcing the board’s operational strength.   The newly appointed members include Olusegun Omosehin of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Wole Ogunsanya, representing the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN). Also joining the council are Mazi Sam Azoka Onyechi of the Nigerian Content Consultative Forum (NCCF)…

The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the traditional Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to rising security concerns in the state. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a press briefing held at the Nasarawa mini palace in Kano. Emir Bayero explained that the decision followed consultations with respected Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and members of his council, who advised him to prioritize peace and stability…