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By Deborah Nnamdi The Awe Street in the Wurukum area of Makurdi town, Benue, was on Friday morning thrown into mourning over the death of one Abel Agaba, who drowned at the river Benue after he reportedly went swimming because of intense The lifeless body of the 24-year-old 200-level student of the Chemistry department of Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi, was discovered at the river on Friday morning after he went to swim Thursday night after complaining of intense heat. A close family source who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the deceased who lived with family members around Awe…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State House of Assembly has indefinitely adjourned its sittings following a plenary session on Friday, presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule in Port Harcourt. The decision comes just hours after Governor Siminalayi Fubara formally notified the Speaker of his intention to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill for legislative consideration and approval. In a letter dated March 13 and addressed to Speaker Amaewhule, Governor Fubara proposed to present the budget on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, or any other date within March deemed suitable by the Assembly. He stated that his move was in compliance with the…

By Deborah Nnamdi with Agency Report The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged battalion commanders to set an example of strong leadership within their units to effectively address emerging national security threats. Oluyede made this statement during his address to the battalion commanders at the recently concluded First Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2025, held at the Headquarters of 2 Division, Nigerian Army, in Ibadan. This information was shared in a press release by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Friday in Abuja. Oluyede emphasized that battalion commanders play a vital role as the critical…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has halted the enforcement of its January 10 judgment, which upheld the Kano State government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirates Council Law, pending the Supreme Court’s determination of an appeal on the same matter. The ruling was delivered on Friday by a three-member panel led by Justice Okon Abang. The court granted a stay of execution, effectively maintaining the status quo in the ongoing legal tussle over the Kano Emirate dispute. The appellate court had earlier set aside a June 20, 2024, ruling by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Federal…

By Deborah Nnamdi Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has properly written to the state House of Assembly of his intention to present the 2025 budget. Fubara was on Wednesday locked out of the Assembly Complex for what the spokesman of the House, Hon Enemi George said was “his inability to formally communicate the House”. In a letter titled: Notice of Presentation of Rivers State 2025 Budget to Rivers State House of Assembly, and addressed to the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Governor said: “You may recall my failed visit to the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday, 12th March, 2025…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of 1.1 million U.S. dollars and 135,900 Saudi Riyals at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. Abdullahi Maiwada, the Service’s Spokesperson, revealed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. Maiwada explained that the seizure occurred during a routine baggage check of an inbound passenger arriving on Saudi Airlines Flight No. SV401 from Saudi Arabia. He explained that during a physical examination of the passenger’s luggage by NCS officers, the undeclared currency was found concealed within packs of palm dates. The interception, he said, aligned with…

Lagos State’s ongoing electricity deficit continues to impose a significant financial strain on both residents and businesses. A recent report estimates that this energy shortfall adds an extra N5.3 trillion to their annual expenses. The 2025 Lagos Economic Development Update (LEDU), published by the Lagos State Government, reveals that while the state needs about 9,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, it only receives a meager 1,000 MW from the national grid, which accounts for just 11 percent of the total demand. As a result, over 80 percent of Lagos’ population and businesses depend on off-grid power sources, mainly powered by petrol,…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Lagos-Calabar highway project, rejecting accusations that it is a wasteful and corrupt initiative. His remarks follow former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s criticism of the project in his new book, Nigeria: Past and Future, where he labeled it as a prime example of waste and corruption. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, Ondo State, Umahi acknowledged the inevitability of criticism but emphasized that the project would ultimately bring prosperity to the people. He emphasized that the project is transparent, with a great return on investment, and urged everyone to ignore negative statements.…

Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has urged his opponents to prioritize the state’s interests, emphasizing his willingness for complete peace in the region. The governor made this statement on Thursday during the inauguration of the Okirika Grammar School, which had been remodeled by his administration. Fubara said: “It is important at this stage that we all embrace peace. The Supreme Court has made its judgment, we don’t have any option but to abide by it, and by the grace of God, we have started the process. “We are appealing to the other parties to consider the interest of Rivers State.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, stated that Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former governor of Anambra State, is the face of opposition politics in Nigeria, expressing his readiness to work to strengthen opposition politics ahead of 2027 presidential election. Speaking after his closed-door meeting with Obi at the Government House in Bauchi, Mohammed said he admires and respects Obi’s style of politics, adding that the ex-governor of Anambra State has a clear vision of politics and governance. “We have a lot of respect and admiration for him because of his…