Written by By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Fresh uncertainty has gripped Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as its National Working Committee, NWC, abruptly postponed the 103rd National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting earlier scheduled for today. The decision was taken by the National Working Committee, NWC, at an emergency meeting, in exercise of its powers under Section 29 (2)(b) … Continue reading “PDP’s NWC postpones 103rd NEC meeting”
By Dickson Omobola The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government remained committed to creating a conducive environment for both local and international airlines to thrive. Keyamo said this, yesterday, while receiving British Airways’ management team in Nigeria, led by Alan Campbell and Moran Birger, in Abuja. The … Continue reading “FG, British Airways seek fair competition, mutual growth”
“They have not to recapitulate the past, but to build up the future”– Karl Marx In the discussion of the “National Question”, we Nigerians must not be reduced to recapitulating the past but actually to be seized with building up the future of our country. We must be made aware that the “National Question” remains a recurring … Continue reading “The National Assembly, the Nation-State and the “National Question” (2), by Usman Sarki”
On a day that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, called a roundtable on broadband with the various industry stakeholders, I couldn’t be there but was connected virtually through the same technology that was enjoying appreciable focus and some kind of understandable admiration because of its near infinite possibilities. I had to demonstrate that the future of … Continue reading “A Broadband Roundtable gives hope for fresh investment and opportunities, by Okoh Aihe”
— Fake soldier also apprehended By Dayo Johnson, Akure Police in Ondo State have arrested a 37-year-old man, identified as Omokinwa Ademola, in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Joy Jimoh, following an alleged domestic dispute in Idanre area of the state. According to local sources, the disagreement reportedly stemmed from a financial issue … Continue reading “Man arrested over alleged assault leading to girlfriend’s death in Ondo”
By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has condemned the recent act of jungle justice in which an angry mob assaulted a young woman accused of attempting to steal a two-year-old child in the Gwagwalada area of Abuja. In a statement on Monday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the incident … Continue reading “Viral Video: Police warn against jungle justice, urge FCT residents to hand over suspects”
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of admission entry requirements for all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework aimed at expanding access to higher education. The development followed the approval of the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, according to … Continue reading “Mathematics no longer compulsory for Arts students – FG”
…Says move will link Enugu to national development grid A prominent socio-political organisation in Enugu State, the New Enugu Group, has declared full support for Governor Peter Mbah’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a bold and strategic step towards aligning the state with the federal government for enhanced development … Continue reading “New Enugu Group backs Mbah’s defection to APC”
…To Flag Off Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Federal Road October 24 By Steve Oko The Abia State Government has concluded negotiations on its plan to acquire 60 percent equity in the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) for improved power supply across the state. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on … Continue reading “Abia concludes deal to acquire 60% Stake in EEDC, set to take over in six months”
The United States Army War College (USAWC) has posthumously inducted the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, into its prestigious International Hall of Fame (IHOF). The induction ceremony took place on Monday during the opening of the 2025 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Convention at the Walter E. Washington Convention … Continue reading “U.S Army War College inducts late Gen. Lagbaja in International Hall of Fame”