Author: Press Room

The House of Representatives has resolved to beam its searchlight on the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on issues relating to the remittance of monies generated from the issuance of drivers’ licenses across the country within the past three years. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Afam Ogene at the plenary session of the House on Wednesday, presided over by Speaker Abass Tajudeen. In effect, the House referred the issue to the House Committee on FRSC to probe into the matter and report back within four weeks for legislative action. Afam claimed he was privy to…

The National Chairman of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON), Chief Jossy Chibundu Eze, has said that the body has the mission to promote efficient election administration in all the 36 states’ Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs). The national chairman, who declared the event open yesterday in Jos, said that she is not unaware that SIECs, in exercising their constitutional rights, have been beleaguered by a plethora of daunting challenges across various political regimes. She said that, consequently, SIECs are probably one of the most misunderstood, disregarded, criticised, or taunted among other government agencies. The national chairman…

Dirisu Yakubu The House of Representatives has called for an urgent intervention to address the cholera outbreak in the Zongo community in the Seme district, Badagry West Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. This followed the consideration and adoption of a motion of urgent public importance during Wednesday’s plenary, sponsored by Lagos lawmaker, Sesi Whingan. Speaking on the substance of the motion, Whingan lamented the rising death toll, particularly among women and children, who have been exposed to contaminated water sources due to years of poor sanitation and the lack of functional healthcare facilities. “The heart-wrenching reality is that…

The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southeast zone escalated on Wednesday as Chief Chidiebere Egwu declared himself the authentic Southeast National Vice Chairman of the party, rejecting Chief Ali Odefa’s claim and maintaining that Odefa has been expelled from the PDP. In a statement obtained by The Guardian in Abakaliki, Egwu dismissed a recent stakeholders’ meeting held in Enugu, describing it as illegitimate and organised by the expelled former National Vice Chairman, Chief Ali Odefa. Egwu highlighted that during a separate meeting in Abuja, zonal stakeholders reaffirmed their support for Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the…

Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion defender, Semi Ibidapo Ajayi, will no longer continue his club football with the Harthowns as his contract expires at the end of the month, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old joined the one-time English Premier League Champions in 2019 from Rotherham United, and helped West Brom gain promotion to the English top-flight in 2020, scoring his debut Premier League goal against Liverpool. After 177 games, 13 goals, and three assists across all competitions, Ajayi will no longer be a West Bromwich Albion player, as the club released him. Semi Ajayi in action for West Bromwich Albion…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to refund students who paid their fees before receiving their loan disbursements from the Fund. Managing Director Akintunde Sawyerr, represented by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, made the request during a sensitisation meeting with UNILAG students. He emphasised the need to address complaints from beneficiaries who initially paid out-of-pocket before NELFUND payments were processed. Sawyerr reminded universities nationwide not to bar students from academic activities due to unpaid fees if the students have applied and been verified under the loan scheme. He also encouraged…

Supporters of Mr. Peter Obi from Nigeria’s North-Central region, on Wednesday, issued a strong public statement urging the Labour Party presidential candidate to reject any offer to serve as Vice President on a proposed joint single-term ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The group, under the banner of North-Central Region of Nigeria Supporters for Mr. Peter Obi, raised serious ethical and political concerns about such an alliance, describing it as a threat to Obi’s credibility and the movement for a new Nigeria. In a statement signed by Chairman Bitrus Samuel and Secretary Murtala Ndagi, the group expressed deep unease…

Despite repeated assurances by the Federal Government that the war against Boko Haram is being won, remote communities like Kulda in Adamawa State continue to suffer deadly insurgent attacks with little or no military protection. On Friday, May 16, 2025, Boko Haram fighters stormed Kulda, a village in Zah Ward of Hong Local Government Area, killing at least 16 people. Witnesses reported that the attackers, riding motorbikes in groups of three, launched the assault around 5 p.m. and operated until nearly midnight. “They operated from around 5 p.m. till almost midnight. They didn’t just burn houses; they killed 16 people,”…

The Nigeria Football Federation, On Wednesday, announced the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament coming up at the end of the month. The tournament will involve Ghana, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Trinidad and Tobago, and since it is not a competitive tournament, all the teams involved are expected to experiment. It showed in the list that was released, as coach Chelle did not add some of Nigeria’s biggest names in his list. There is also heavy inclusion of Nigeria Professional Premier League-based players, as 11 of them were drawn from clubs like Enugu Rangers, Plateau United, Kano Pillar,…

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has accused certain Nigerian politicians and members of the armed forces of acting as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on News Central’s *Breakfast Central*, Zulum said the state government is working to strengthen its intelligence network to identify and address such sabotage. “We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, within the politicians, and within the communities. What we shall do is to strengthen our intelligence and to deal with them ruthlessly,” he said. Zulum also called for an end to politicising security challenges, stating,…