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The immediate past Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor, has expressed concern over what he described as the precarious state of the 2026 budget of the state. Ewor lamented that Rivers State is yet to have an appropriated budget for the 2026 fiscal year, despite the passage of time. He noted that following the renewed political crisis involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, the State Executive Council only succeeded in approving a proposed ₦1.854 trillion…

Nigeria’s former captain William Troost-Ekong has urged the Super Eagles to seize their moment at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare for Saturday’s quarter-final showdown against Algeria in Marrakesh, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles face the Riyad Mahrez-inspired Desert Warriors with a place in the semi-finals at stake, as both sides arrive in commanding form. Nigeria have won all four of their matches so far, including a ruthless 4-0 demolition of Mozambique in the round of 16, while Algeria boast the tournament’s best defensive record and an equally perfect run. Photo Credit: William Troost-Ekong /X For Troost-Ekong,…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu and Abia State leaders Ahead of the 2027 general elections, leaders from Abia State have pledged their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a series of meetings with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. The engagements, which took place during New Year courtesy visits, reflected a growing commitment among community and political leaders in Abia State to participate actively in the democratic process. Kalu received assurances of support from prominent APC figures, including Senator Chris Adighije, a chieftain in Umuahia South Local Government Area.…

Janet Ogundepo The Joint Health Sector Unions have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in what they describe as a discriminatory review of the retirement age in Nigeria’s health sector, warning that the policy threatens equity, morale, and effective healthcare delivery. In an open letter addressed to Tinubu and signed by the JOHESU Chairman and Secretary, Kabiru Minjibir and Martin Egbanubi, respectively, the union criticised the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for issuing a circular that it said favours only one cadre of health workers, to the exclusion of others. The union asserted…

Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola The Delta State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping, armed robbery and the proliferation of illegal firearms, arresting key suspects and recovering high-grade weapons across Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers states. The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Mr. Aina Adesola, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing in Asaba, where he reassured residents of the Command’s “unwavering commitment” to tackling violent crime and restoring public confidence in security across the state. According to the Police Commissioner, the success followed sustained, intelligence-driven operations by the CP…

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish functional fire stations across public tertiary institutions in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen fire prevention, emergency response, and the protection of lives and national assets in the education sector. The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Samuel Adeyemi, disclosed this on Wednesday during the decoration of newly promoted senior officers of the Service at its headquarters in Abuja. Adeyemi said the initiative, being pursued through strategic engagement with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, would cover universities, polytechnics and colleges of education nationwide. “Through strategic engagement with the Tertiary Education…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the recent Anambra election, Chief George Moghalu, has warned that dislodging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling APC from power will not be an easy task. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Moghalu said opposition political parties currently lack the cohesion required to effectively challenge an incumbent government, stressing that fragmentation within their ranks makes victory unlikely. According to him, history has shown that removing an incumbent administration requires unity of purpose, sacrifice and collective resolve among opposition forces.…

Nigeria’s surge through the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has been powered by an unlikely but, according to Segun Odegbami, decisive factor: the quality of the pitches, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles have been one of the tournament’s standout sides, winning all four of their matches on the way to the quarterfinals and establishing themselves as leading contenders for a fourth continental title. Their most emphatic performance came in the round of 16, where they swept aside Mozambique 4–0, recording their biggest win of the competition and their first clean sheet. With 12 goals already scored, Nigeria are…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State have opened their doors to Governor Seyi Makinde amid rising defection rumours, even as they cautioned against imposition, domination and undemocratic practices within the party. A chieftain of the party, Mrs. Bolanle Sarumi (Basa), said the ADC was willing to receive the governor and other prominent political actors, provided they embrace the party’s ideology of fairness, inclusiveness and respect for internal democracy. Sarumi reaffirmed the ADC’s commitment to the rule of law, stressing that the party welcomes all Nigerians but would not compromise its values…

Suspected armed herders on Tuesday evening killed five farmers in Udeku Maav-Ya community in Mbakyol Council Ward, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State. Local sources said that the incident happened at about 4 pm when residents were harvesting yams and bambara nuts. The attack, according to one of the locals who simply identified himself as Terna, disrupted activities in the community. When contacted, the chairman of Kwande Local Government Area, Tersua Yarkwan, confirmed the killings of the five persons. He said the attackers did not immediately withdraw after the assault, which he said caused tension in the…