Gov. Nwifuru gives commissioners three-month ultimatum to complete projects or face sanctions

Rate this post By Jeff Agbodo Abakaliki — Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has given commissioners of key ministries—including Works, Infrastructure, Water Resources, Environment, Commerce and Industry, Housing, and Special Duties—a three-month ultimatum to complete all ongoing projects under their portfolios or face sanctions. The directive was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and … Continue reading “Gov. Nwifuru gives commissioners three-month ultimatum to complete projects or face sanctions”

Fela: A Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award well deserved

Rate this post The post-humous conferment of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award on Fela Anikulapo Kuti, nearly three decades after his death, is a long-overdue acknowledgement of a life spent insisting that art must tell the truth, even when truth is dangerous. That Fela became the first African to receive this honour underscores both the … Continue reading “Fela: A Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award well deserved”

As terrorists gradually take over Nigeria…, by Adekunle Adekoya

Rate this post What initially began as isolated incidents after the death of Mohammed Yusuf, the late founder of Boko Haram after his death in July 2009 later balooned into full-scale insurgency with which we have struggled to no end for 16 years. Then, the insurgents were trying to establish control over ungoverned spaces in parts … Continue reading “As terrorists gradually take over Nigeria…, by Adekunle Adekoya”

Nozomi Ikuta: From US concentration camp legacy to freedom, by Owei Lakemfa

Rate this post Liam Conejo Ramos, five, a preschooler  at Colombia Heights Public School, Minnesota, returned home on January 20, 2026. He might have looked forward to the warm embrace of his mother, but in the drive way of his home, United States, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE,  agents  captured him and his father, Adrian. … Continue reading “Nozomi Ikuta: From US concentration camp legacy to freedom, by Owei Lakemfa”

Senate pays tribute to late Senator Ezea

Rate this post By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio, led Senators and other politicians in paying tribute to the late Senator Okechukwu Ezea of Enugu North, and described him as an effective lawmaker. The tribute event was held at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja, where Akpabio and other dignitaries eulogized the deceased … Continue reading “Senate pays tribute to late Senator Ezea”

NCC, Ookla alliance and QoS performance reports

Rate this post By Sonny Aragba-Akpore In a bid to convince Nigerians that its data on network performances especially on Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) are in order, telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently took a bold step to initiate a partnership with Okla, of Seattle, United States of … Continue reading “NCC, Ookla alliance and QoS performance reports”

Political group slams Bwala, Tinubu’s aide for verbal attack on FCT Minister

Rate this post A political group, Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM), has slammed the media aide to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, for his alleged verbal attack on the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT,) Nyesom Wike. The group in coalition with other 41 groups in Rivers State, yesterday, condemned what it described as “unwarranted, … Continue reading “Political group slams Bwala, Tinubu’s aide for verbal attack on FCT Minister”

2027 elections won’t affect FCT projects – Wike

Rate this post By Daniel Tyokua The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the 2027 elections would not affect the progress of projects in the territory. He made the statement after inspecting some of the ongoing road projects in Abuja, on Wednesday. Wike explained that despite increasing political activities he will continue … Continue reading “2027 elections won’t affect FCT projects – Wike”

Police Declare Senator’s Aide Wanted As Federal Government Reopens Criminal Investigations

Rate this post ….As IGP commends Prof. Sandra Duru for her patriotism and courage The Nigeria Police Force has declared Mr Hamza Lamisi, a legislative aide to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, wanted in connection with ongoing criminal investigations. This move has sparked renewed public debate over due process and law enforcement procedures. Reacting to the declaration, … Continue reading “Police Declare Senator’s Aide Wanted As Federal Government Reopens Criminal Investigations”

Pass Electoral Act Amendment Now or Undermine 2027 Elections, Civil Society Tells Senate

Rate this post The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has criticised the Senate over delays in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, warning that continued inaction could undermine public confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group made the call on Wednesday during an emergency press conference held at … Continue reading “Pass Electoral Act Amendment Now or Undermine 2027 Elections, Civil Society Tells Senate”