Reps Give Rivers Admin 48 Hours on N1.48tn Budget
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Rivers has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Sole Administration of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas (retd.), to submit a breakdown of major items in the 2025 N1.48 trillion Appropriation Bill. The Chairman of the committee, Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo), issued the ultimatum on Monday at a […]
Tinubu Approves Scholarships for OECS Students to Study in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new scholarship scheme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to study in Nigerian universities, beginning from the next academic year. Speaking at a joint press conference in Gros Islet on Monday alongside Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, President Tinubu said the programme has […]
Peter Obi Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid, Promises Single 4-Year Term
ABUJA — Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has confirmed he will run again in 2027 and is willing to serve only one four-year term. Speaking on an X Space session with supporters, Obi ruled out any joint ticket with Atiku Abubakar and emphasized the need for a strong coalition focused on national recovery. […]
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Enters Knockout Stage in the US
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025, held in the US, has entered its knockout rounds with 32 clubs vying for the title. After group stages, top teams like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and PSG remain. Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami was eliminated in the round of 16 by PSG, ending his quest to match Ronaldo’s […]
Sanwo-Olu Urges Door-to-Door Campaign for APC Ahead of Lagos Council Polls
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged APC members to launch a house-to-house campaign to secure victory in the July 12 local government elections. Speaking through Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat at a mega rally in Ijanikin, Sanwo-Olu urged voters to come out en masse and support APC candidates, saying the party’s achievements set it apart. APC […]
INEC Sets Dates for Bye-Elections, Resumes Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for a series of crucial electoral activities, including bye-elections, court-ordered re-run polls, and the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), as part of preparations for upcoming polls across the country. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during the second quarterly consultative meeting with leaders […]
House Orders Investigation into Police Corruption and Asset Sales
The House of Representatives has tasked its Committees on Public Assets and Procurement with investigating serious corruption allegations involving the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). These include illegal sales of national assets and the mismanagement of public funds. The directive follows a motion of urgent public importance moved by Abia lawmaker Ibe Osunwa and three others […]
Senate Passes ₦1.485 Trillion Rivers State 2025 Budget
The Senate has passed the 2025 budget of Rivers State, totaling ₦1.485 trillion, following the third reading of the appropriation bill on the Senate floor on Wednesday. The passage came after the upper chamber considered the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State during the Committee of Supply session. The bill seeks to authorize […]
NYSC Denies Extending Rita’s Service Year Over Tinubu Criticism
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied extending the service year of Lagos corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, over her past criticism of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State. Rita went viral months ago for condemning economic hardship under the current administration and describing Lagos as “smelling” with “poor living conditions.” […]
U.S. Airstrikes Delayed but Did Not Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program
A Pentagon assessment has found that recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities delayed but did not destroy its nuclear capabilities. Despite targeting Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan with bunker-buster bombs, Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles and most centrifuges remain intact, intelligence sources told CBS News. The strikes caused surface-level damage and sealed some facility entrances, but […]
