House Pledges Better Funding For FCT Traditional Institution
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has assured traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory of it support for better funding of the traditional institution. The House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area Councils and Ancillary Matters gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja during an interactive meeting with members of the panel […]
Turkey To Be Added To Christian Pilgrimage Sites Visited By Nigerians – FG
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government is set to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Turkey, focusing on tourism and trade. This development was announced by Senator Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and the Turkish delegation of Turquaz group and Afrosum […]
Group Advocates Boycot Of DSTV/GOTV Over Price Hike
Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian consumers have been urged to explore alternative platforms and consider boycotting DStv and GOtv until MultiChoice demonstrates genuine respect for their rights. This follows the recent 21% price increase imposed by MultiChoice Nigeria on its DStv and GOtv services, effective March 1, 2025. This is according to Save the Consumers, a […]
Defamation: Governor Monday Okpebholo Threatens Legal Action Against PDP Chieftains
By Chinedu Echianu Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has issued a five-day notice to Chris Osa Nehikhare, Edo State Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a Chieftain of the party, Mr. Shedrach Udugbai to immediately tender an unreserved apology to him (Okpebholo) following what the governor described as defamatory remarks made […]
Become Catalysts For Societal Development, Kalu Tasks Universities
Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has tasked Nigerian universities to close the gap between academia and real-world challenges to drive national progress. This is as he stressed the need for education to go beyond theory. He stated this while speaking at the University of Calabar’s 50th anniversary, 37th […]
House Moves To Strengthen Gaming Industry
Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has highlighted the importance of a comprehensive legal framework for the nations growing gaming industry. Abbas stated this at a public hearing on a bill, seeking to repeal the National Lottery Act of 2005 and its 2017 amendment. Represented at the hearing by the Chairman, […]
Unical Confers Doctoral Degreee On Unoma Akpabio ,Wike.
By Anayo Akwitti As part of the activities to celebrate the golden anniversary of the University of Calabar, the wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Godswill Akpabio was on Saturday, March 22, 2025 conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Education Management. The ceremony held at the main campus of the […]
UniPort Governing Council Visits Wike, Seeks Support for Key Projects
By: Sofiat Adenekan The Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to the institution and national development. During a courtesy visit to Wike at his official residence in Abuja, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, lauded the […]
NCPC Committed to Provision of Quality Service to Pilgrims, Says Bishop Adegbite
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) Bishop Stephen Adegbite has assured of the Commission’s resolve to providing quality service delivery to Christian Pilgrims. Bishop Adegbite made the call while hosting the National Coordinator and CEO of SERVICOM, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli, and her management team in his office […]
France Commends Nigeria’s Anti-Narcotics Efforts
Oluwakemi Kindness The French government has commended the operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders. The commendation was given by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Marc Fonbaustier while handing over some operational equipment […]