Governor Okpebholo Sworn in as Edo State Governor; Makes Key Cabinet Appointments
Senator Monday Okpebholo has been officially sworn in as the Governor of Edo State, following his victory in the September 21 gubernatorial election. Representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), Okpebholo triumphed over his opponents, Barr. Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Barr. Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party. The ceremony took place […]
Nigeria’s Ministry of Interior Launches Command Centre to Combat Illegal Immigration
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, has announced that the ministry’s command and control centre, designed to prevent illegal immigration, is now fully operational. Tunji-Ojo revealed during a Tuesday appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today that the centre began its 24-hour operations on Monday, October 30. The command centre, first introduced on October 28, focuses on enforcing […]
NNPC Ends Fuel Importation, Commits to Sourcing from Local Refineries Like Dangote
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially ended the importation of refined petroleum products, now relying on fuel sourced from local refineries such as the Dangote Refinery. This significant policy shift was announced by NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, during the 42nd annual conference of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum […]
Okowa Denies N1.3 Trillion Diversion, Calls EFCC Probe Unfounded
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has dismissed recent reports linking him to the alleged diversion of 13 percent oil derivation funds worth N1.3 trillion, stating that his questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is unrelated to these claims. Okowa’s media aide, Olisa Ifeajika, issued a statement on Monday, calling the allegations […]
FG to Begin Clearing Pension Backlog Next Week, Says Finance Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced that payments addressing the backlog of pensions under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) will begin next week. Edun made this pledge on Tuesday, following a protest by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS) outside the Ministry of Finance […]
Judge to Rule on Possible Dismissal of Trump’s Hush Money Conviction Citing Presidential Immunity Ruling
The judge in Donald Trump’s New York criminal hush money case will decide on Tuesday whether to dismiss Trump’s conviction in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. In May, a jury convicted Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 hush money payment to adult […]
Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman Michael Waltz Considered for Key Foreign Relations Roles in Trump Administration
Two Florida lawmakers with strong positions on China, Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman Michael Waltz, are reportedly being considered for key foreign relations roles in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration, according to U.S. media reports. Sources say Rubio is in talks for the role of Secretary of State, though an agreement has not been finalized. […]
National Assembly Hosts Inaugural Local Contractors Summit to Empower Nigeria’s Construction Sector
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Works, in partnership with Optimum Horizon Limited, recently hosted Nigeria’s first-ever Local Contractors Summit, marking a significant milestone in strengthening relationships between the government, local contractors, and key stakeholders within the nation’s construction sector. The event, themed “Bridging Gaps and Building Partnerships,” brought together legislators, industry leaders, and representatives […]
Court of Appeal Establishes Special Panel for Rivers State Political Disputes
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has constituted a three-member special panel to address all appeals related to political disputes in Rivers State. The panel, headed by Justice Onyekachi Otisi, will begin hearing cases, including the ongoing conflict between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly, starting Thursday. […]
Rauf Aregbesola Advocates for Parliamentary System to Better Govern Nigeria’s Large Population
Rauf Aregbesola, the former governor of Osun State and former minister of interior, has called for Nigeria to adopt a parliamentary system of government, asserting that it is better suited to the country’s large population. Speaking at a national dialogue on the Home-Grown Parliamentary System in Abuja on Monday, Aregbesola expressed concerns about the inefficiency […]
