In a defining moment for Nigeria’s democratic journey, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday officially swore in Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The solemn ceremony took place at exactly 1:50 p.m. inside the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the President charged the newContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Tinubu Swears In Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, As New INEC Chairman — Tasks Him To Safeguard Nigeria’s Democracy”
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Ubandoma Adamawa Turbans Alhaji Shu’aibu Bala as First Dan Jarma Girei
Royal Father Urges Him to Champion Unity, Peace and Development Across Girei EmirateBy Usman Umar Girei The Ubandoma Adamawa and District Head of Girei, Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa, has turbaned Alhaji Shu’aibu Bala as the first Dan Jarma of Girei, with a charge to promote unity, peace, and development within the Emirate and across Girei LocalContinueContinue reading “Ubandoma Adamawa Turbans Alhaji Shu’aibu Bala as First Dan Jarma Girei”
“I Won’t Pay a Kobo to Bandits” — Gov Bago Declares, Urges Niger Residents to Defend Themselves
By Priscilla Dennis | Minna | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has vowed never to pay ransom or enter into any form of negotiation with bandits terrorising communities across the state, insisting that residents must be prepared to defend themselves against criminal attacks.The governor made the declaration during a condolenceContinueContinue reading ““I Won’t Pay a Kobo to Bandits” — Gov Bago Declares, Urges Niger Residents to Defend Themselves”
BREAKING: Tinubu To Swear In New INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, Next Week — Commission Steps Up Final Preparations For Crucial Anambra Poll
A new chapter is set to unfold at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as newly appointed chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), is expected to officially assume office next week, barely two weeks before the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025.Multiple sources within INEC confirmed to Daily Trust that Amupitan’s swearing-in ceremony willContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Tinubu To Swear In New INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, Next Week — Commission Steps Up Final Preparations For Crucial Anambra Poll”
SUPREME COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT ON TINUBU’S STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS
Delta opts out of suit as FG defends President’s action• Verdict to determine limits of executive powers ABUJA – The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the suit challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, a case that could shape the future interpretation of presidential powers in Nigeria’sContinueContinue reading “SUPREME COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT ON TINUBU’S STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS”
ADAMAWA GOVERNMENT SWINGS INTO ACTION: FINTIRI ORDERS SWEEPING REFORMS IN PRIVATE HEALTH INSTITUTIONS, APPROVES REOPENING OF SA’ADATU COLLEGE
The Adamawa State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the reopening of Sa’adatu College of Health Technology, Mubi, following a thorough review of the report submitted by the Committee on the Establishment of Private Health Institutions in the state.In a decisive move to sanitize and standardize the health education sector,ContinueContinue reading “ADAMAWA GOVERNMENT SWINGS INTO ACTION: FINTIRI ORDERS SWEEPING REFORMS IN PRIVATE HEALTH INSTITUTIONS, APPROVES REOPENING OF SA’ADATU COLLEGE”
Davido Immortalizes His Late Mother, Veronica, With Glamorous Hostel Launch At Clifford University
A Star’s Heartfelt Tribute To Legacy, Love, And The Power Of Education It was elegance, emotion, and inspiration rolled into one as global Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, fondly known as Davido, lit up Clifford University in Abia State with a heartwarming tribute to his late mother, Dr. Veronica Imade Adeleke. During the university’s 6th ConvocationContinueContinue reading “Davido Immortalizes His Late Mother, Veronica, With Glamorous Hostel Launch At Clifford University”
Heartbreak in Agulu: Tears Flow as Slain Arise TV Journalist Somto Maduagwu Is Laid to Rest — Peter Obi, Colleagues, Dignitaries Pay Emotional Tribute
Tears, grief, and disbelief filled the air on Saturday as the remains of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the late Arise Television news anchor affectionately known as “Sommie”, were laid to rest in her hometown, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.The young journalist, whose promising career was cut short in a tragic armed robbery attack inContinueContinue reading “Heartbreak in Agulu: Tears Flow as Slain Arise TV Journalist Somto Maduagwu Is Laid to Rest — Peter Obi, Colleagues, Dignitaries Pay Emotional Tribute”
No Evidence Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria — Trump’s Envoy Declares After Meeting Tinubu In Rome
By TVC News The United States has dismissed reports suggesting an ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria, insisting that the country’s insecurity challenges are not rooted in religion but are part of a wider global menace requiring collective international action.This clarification came from Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump on ArabContinueContinue reading “No Evidence Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria — Trump’s Envoy Declares After Meeting Tinubu In Rome”
Dangote Refinery Roars Back To Life, Hikes Petrol Price To ₦877 Per Litre
Refinery’s dominance continues to shape market prices as experts hail milestone for Nigeria’s energy independence The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed full-scale operations, sparking ripples across the downstream oil sector as it adjusted the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) — popularly known as petrol — from ₦820 to ₦877 per litre, marking aContinueContinue reading “Dangote Refinery Roars Back To Life, Hikes Petrol Price To ₦877 Per Litre”
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