House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, caught on camera assaulting Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya, has issued an apology. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Ikwechegh was captured in a viral video assaulting Abuwatseya, who arrived at his Abuja residence in Maitama to deliver a package. In the video, Ikwechegh—who represents Aba North and South—was seen slapping and verbally abusing Abuwatseya, who managed to record the incident. Tensions escalated when…

The 19 northern states governors, under the platform of Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), and major traditional rulers from the region, met in Kaduna yesterday, where they discussed various issues and challenges affecting the zone, and resolved, among others, to reject the Nigeria Tax Reform Bill sent to the National Assembly recently by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The meeting was part of the governors’ initiative to engage key stakeholders over pressing…

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming November 16 governorship election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday affirmed his commitment to prioritizing the needs of the people. At the inauguration ceremony of the party’s National Campaign Council for the election, Aiyedatiwa emphasised his dedication to enhancing citizens’ quality of life over the next four years if elected. He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, recognizing his unifying…

On Monday, Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), inaugurated the party’s National Campaign Council for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State.  The ceremony, held in Akure, the state capital, appointed Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as Chairman and former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege as Secretary. The event was attended by Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun and Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen and enhance their collaboration to eliminate corruption and address social injustices in Nigeria. In a statement shared on its X page, the EFCC announced that this renewed partnership was established during a meeting held in Ilorin on 24 October. The Commissioner of the PCC in Kwara, Barrister Falola Olanrewaju, paid a…

Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced 34 individuals for internet fraud, with each receiving varying jail terms.  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the sentencing in a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday. The convicts include: Kelly Maduabuchi Muonagu, Nwokwu Chibuike Valerian, Chinonso Stanley Boniface, Nnamani Makuo Paschal, Ifeanyi Aju Kingsley, Kalu Odeghe Olu, Ikenna…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has said that by the time President Bola Tinubu finishes his first tenure in 2027, Abuja will look very different.The minister said this is due to monumental infrastructural development being undertaken by the current administration.He spoke during the inauguration of the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, on Monday.The minister…

Any moment from now, the Senate will begin screening the ministerial nominees forwarded to it for confirmation by President Bola Tinubu last Wednesday.The nominees, who have been reportedly cleared by the Department of State Services (DSS), besieged the office of the Special Adviser (SA) to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, yesterday, to submit their curriculum vitae to beat the deadline.According to Vanguard, the ministers of education, trade…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the dismissal of Police Inspector Ozonwanji, alleged to be connected to the murder of Ogene musician Chikezie Okezie Nwamba. Recalled that on Saturday, the police spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe noted that the incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters when the victim was leaving the Squad’s Headquarters after a friendly visit. This was contained in a…

As a demonstration of support for the federal government’s CNG Initiative, Dangote Cement Plc, has invested $280 million (over N460bn) in compressed natural gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure. President/Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote said the company’s investments in CNG are also in line with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2060. As it is, the investment not only solidifies its…

The Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Abdulkarim Zakari, with a N547,000.00 alleged to be his share of ransom collected for the kidnapping of one Cironman Fulani at Arugbadu village of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the State.Zakari was arrested on the 27 of October by police operatives attached to 38 Police Mobile Force, PMF, Akwanga in collaboration officers of Nasarawa Command in connection with investigation…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon, the One-Day Governor and overall winner of the 20th Spelling Bee Competition, along with other student leaders, to remain focused and committed to their academic pursuits, reminding them of the vast potential their futures hold. Governor Sanwo-Olu made these remarks while hosting Abdulrahmon and his peers, Oki Sewanu, One-Day Deputy Governor and a student of Ansar-Ud-Deen Senior Grammar School, Badagry, and…