Written by Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says his intention in building new facilities for the Correctional Centres in Abia State is to reduce congestion in the facilities. Governor Otti stated this on Friday, November 21st in his office, when the new Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Correctional Services, Owerri, Zone E and Assistant Controller … Continue reading “OUR INTENTION IN BUILDING CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IS TO REDUCE CONGESTION – GOV. OTTI”
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade, Cooperatives, and Industry, has showcased a diverse collection of indigenous goods and products at the 2025 Nigeria International Trade Fair (NITF), held at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Badagry. The locally made products on display include Shea butter, Aso-Oke fabrics from Oke-Ogun, ready-to-wear outfits, … Continue reading “Oyo State Showcases Indigenous Products, Champions SME Growth at NITF 2025”
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday disowned a letter circulating on social media claiming that the commission had issued a directive on the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party National Working Committee meeting and the postponement of the Ekiti State Congress and governorship primary. According to INEC, the document, dated November 10, 2025, was […]
The Federal Government has directed the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following rising security threats in several states. The directive was issued by the Federal Ministry of Education through a circular dated 21 Nov. 2025 signed by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of the Senior Secondary Education Department, on behalf of […]
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says America’s Department of War is working “aggressively” with Nigeria to end what he described as the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists. Hegseth disclosed this in a post on X on Friday, a day after meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, and his delegation in Washington. “Under […]
The Federal Government has won a dispute over a contract awarded in 1981 for the construction of civil works in the Iron and Steel Complex at Ajaokuta. The contract, which was a Joint Venture of Fougerolle Nigeria Ltd and Fougourolle SA (a French company), was awarded while Kogi was still in Kwara State. The Attorney […]
The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) has ordered the immediate closure of all basic schools across the state as a precautionary measure to safeguard pupils and reassure communities of the government’s commitment to their safety. In a statement issued by the Board and released by its Public Relations Officer, Richard Jonah, PSUBEB directed […]
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has suspended several .ng domain names allegedly involved in the large-scale, unauthorised distribution of copyrighted sound recordings and other creative works. Director-General of the NCC, Dr. John Asein, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ijeoma Egbunike. Asein said […]
The Federal Government has transferred the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, from the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja to a correctional centre in Sokoto State, according to his former lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor. Kanu was relocated less than 24 hours after Justice James Omotosho of […]
The Nasarawa State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media and some news outlets claiming that two pupils of St. Peter’s Academy, Rukubi, in Doma Local Government Area, were abducted. The false alarm follows earlier panic in Rukubi after unverified reports suggested that armed men had stormed Peter’s Foundation Secondary School and kidnapped […]