David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, has stated that the N800 billion allocated to his ministry in the 2025 budget proposal is insufficient to address the country’s road infrastructure needs. Speaking at the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House Committee on Works on Friday, Umahi, a former two-time governor of Ebonyi State, urged the committee to increase the ministry’s funding for the upcoming fiscal year. “We are pleading…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has described the recent terrorist attack and ambush in Borno State as a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges plaguing Nigeria. The former governor of Anambra State in a statement posted on his X page on Friday condemned the attack, which resulted in the deaths of several farmers and left many others missing in the Dumba community.  Obi…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reaffirmed that Julius Abure is the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Hamma Barka, declared that its previous ruling on November 13, 2024, which recognized Abure’s position as the national chairman, stands and has not been overturned by any other court. Justice Barka delivered this ruling while resolving two separate appeals filed…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has urged his supporters to maintain a calm and composed demeanour throughout the ongoing proceedings, a stance that has further solidified his standing with the public. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo expressed confidence in the judicial process, reiterating his unwavering respect for the rule of law.  This approach stands in stark contrast to the petitioner’s frequent public outbursts,…

The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Friday admitted all documentary evidence tendered by the Edo PDP Governorship Candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in support of his petition challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State. At the resumed hearing of the petition marked EPT/ED/GOV/02/2024, the Tribunal accepted the 1,004 documents presented by the petitioners, despite objections raised by the counsels for the respondents—INEC…

The ongoing crisis within the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Thursday when the police took control of the party’s secretariat on Aba Road in Port Harcourt. This move came after both factions of the party – one led by Aaron Chukwuemeka, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the other led by Robinson Ewor, aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara…

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has emphasised that his administration’s development model is rooted in grassroots engagement, prioritising inclusivity and sustainability. The governor made this statement during the visit of the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, and the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Thomas Schlesinger, who were in the state for a working visit on Thursday. He highlighted that their visit reflected the significant strides his government has…

The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe has been accused of leading an invasion of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Benin City Thursday afternoon. The incident reportedly involving armed individuals, left PDP Chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi battered and forced to flee for his life. Video footage from inside the secretariat shows a verbal confrontation involving Tenebe, APC Youth Leader and self-confessed cultist, Tony Kabaka,…

In a significant move to strengthen Plateau State’s agricultural sector and combat poverty, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has inaugurated 20 tractors for farming communities and distributed $250,000 to ten communities. Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor in a statement said the initiative, executed in partnership with the World Bank through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, reflects the administration’s vision for food security and…

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has praised Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for introducing the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA).   In a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM’s Head of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Dabiri-Erewa described the initiative as a strategic move designed to strengthen diaspora engagement and fuel Nigeria’s economic growth. …

In a significant diplomatic development, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has accepted an invitation from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to visit Nigeria later in 2025. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy in a statement on Thursday said the invitation was extended during bilateral talks held on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025. President Tinubu,…

As Nigeria celebrates Armed Forces Remembrance Day, a retired military officer, Colonel Nasiru Salami, has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the treatment of Nigerian Army retirees, describing it as unfair and disheartening. The 76-year-old civil war veteran shared his story as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ programme.  Recounting his journey, Salami revealed that he enlisted in the Nigerian Army in October 1967 and, after just six weeks of…