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President Tinubu's Christmas Tour: Borno, Bauchi, Lagos Visits Detailed

Tinubu's Christmas Holiday Plans Across Three States

President Bola Tinubu will spend Christmas in Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos. The trip includes project commissions, a wedding, and cultural festivals. Get the full itinerary and reasons here.

19/12/2025 22:30

Court Gags Ex-Abia Commissioner in N100bn Defamation Suit Against Governor Otti

Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner in N100bn Otti Defamation Case

An FCT High Court has barred former Abia Information Commissioner Eze Chikamnayo from making defamatory comments against Governor Alex Otti, pending a N100bn lawsuit. Details on the legal battle.

19/12/2025 20:48

ABSU Governing Council Launches Town Hall Meetings to Tackle University Challenges

ABSU Council Holds First Town Hall Meeting with Community

Abia State University's Governing Council holds its first town hall meeting with staff and students to address issues from salaries to infrastructure. The council announces progress on key problems.

19/12/2025 19:24

Ngozi Ekeoma: How Integrity and Harvard Training Built Nepal Energies Into a Powerhouse

Ngozi Ekeoma on Leadership, Integrity, and Nepal Energies' Success

Barrister Ngozi Ekeoma, Group MD of Nepal Energies, shares her journey, the role of integrity in business, and her vision for Nigeria's energy sector. Discover how her leadership created over 2000 jobs.

17/12/2025 12:50

Delta Governor Signs N1.729 Trillion 2026 Budget, Largest in State History

Oborevwori Signs N1.729 Trillion 2026 Budget Into Law

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget, a 70% increase focused on capital projects. He also enacted laws on social investment, education, and security.

16/12/2025 18:42

Edo Governor Okpebholo Presents ₦939.85bn 'Budget of Hope and Growth' for 2026

Okpebholo presents ₦939.85bn 2026 budget to Edo Assembly

Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.

16/12/2025 13:44

PDP Demands State of Emergency in Kwara, Accuses Governor of Security Risk

PDP Calls for State of Emergency in Kwara

Kwara PDP demands a state of emergency and governor's suspension over bandits' allegations of state sponsorship. Read the full details and government's rebuttal.

15/12/2025 17:11

Gov Lawal Chairs 58 Executive Council Meetings in Zamfara, Unveils 10-Year Plan

Zamfara's Lawal Holds 58 Executive Council Meetings

Governor Dauda Lawal has presided over 58 State Executive Council sessions since 2023, approving key projects. He also launched a comprehensive 10-year development plan for Zamfara State. Read more.

15/12/2025 17:30

Six Arrested in Abia as Community Finds Headless Body of 25-Year-Old

Six Arrested Over Headless Body Found in Abia Community

Amangwo Umuigu community in Abia is in mourning after the headless body of 25-year-old Solomon Ikoku was found. Six vigilante members arrested as police investigate the shocking murder. Read the full story.

07/12/2025 20:53

Gov Fubara Pledges Increased Funding for Rivers State University, 13,242 Graduate

Fubara Boosts Education Funding in Rivers State

Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledges enhanced funding for RSU & schools, focusing on infrastructure & security. 13,242 students graduated. Read his full vision for education.

07/12/2025 15:03

Olaopa Champions Shared Learning Among Civil Service Commissions, Picks Abia as Pilot State

Olaopa Urges State Civil Service Commissions to Embrace Shared Learning

FCSC Chairman Prof. Tunji Olaopa calls for shared learning among state civil service commissions to deepen reforms. Abia State CSC chosen as first pilot for national strategic plan implementation.

06/12/2025 03:42

Ex-Delta Deputy Speaker Friday Osanebi Donates ₦1 Billion for Christmas Relief

Friday Osanebi Donates ₦1bn for Delta Christmas Celebrations

Former Delta Deputy Speaker Friday Osanebi releases ₦1 billion for Christmas support to Deltans. The massive donation includes food items and cash to ease economic hardship. Read details of the distribution and a related crime update.

05/12/2025 21:29

Ibadan JCI President, Daughter of G.O., Kidnapped Outside Her Home

Daughter of Ibadan G.O., JCI President Kidnapped

Ibukun Otesile, 2025 JCI Ibadan Elite President and daughter of Jesus Is King Ministries G.O., was kidnapped in Akobo. Police confirm investigation as CAN calls for urgent action.

05/12/2025 21:56

Rivers Speaker, 16 Lawmakers Defect to APC, Citing PDP Division

Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC

Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.

05/12/2025 12:24

Rivers Assembly Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Defect to APC, Cite PDP Crisis

Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC

Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.

05/12/2025 11:09

Jigawa State Scholarship 2025: Full Guide, Requirements & How to Apply

Jigawa State Scholarship 2025: Apply Now

Complete guide to the Jigawa State Scholarship for 2025. Learn eligibility, required documents, the online application process, and tips to secure financial aid for your studies. Apply before December 30th!

05/12/2025 09:46

Finidi Vows Rivers United Revival After Tough Week

Finidi Promises Rivers United Bounce Back

Rivers United manager Finidi George assures fans the team will recover from recent poor form. Read his analysis of the psychological impact and plans for the NPFL clash vs Abia Warriors.

05/12/2025 05:26

Police Rescue 13-Year-Old Boy Who Escaped Kidnappers in Minna, Found in Gombe

Minna Kidnap Victim, 13, Rescued in Gombe After Escape

Niger State Police rescue Saifullahi Daddi, 13, who escaped his abductors after being taken from Minna market. The boy was found wandering in Gombe State. Contact police for details.

04/12/2025 20:39

RSU Students Rescued Unhurt After Police, Community Raid Kidnappers' Den

5 Kidnapped Rivers University Students Rescued Unhurt

Five Rivers State University students kidnapped from Emohua have been rescued unharmed. Police and community leaders collaborated in a successful operation. Read the full story.

04/12/2025 11:28

Rivers Crisis: Lawmakers Blast Governor Fubara Over Deplorable Schools

Rivers Assembly Attacks Fubara Over Poor School Conditions

Fresh political tension erupts in Rivers State as lawmakers accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of neglecting public schools. Get the full details on the latest clash.

04/12/2025 09:19

Abia Community Protests Leader's Detention in Abuja

Idima Abam community in Abia State protests the arrest of their leader, Ezeogo Chukwu Jonah, detained in Abuja. They petition state lawmakers, alleging a kingship tussle and injustice. Read the full story.

04/12/2025 02:40

Fubara Recalls 1,000 Teachers After Rivers Assembly Pressure

Fubara Recalls 1,000 Teachers After Assembly Pressure

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the recall of 1,000 teachers employed in 2023 following pressure from the Rivers State Assembly over poor school conditions. Read the full story.

03/12/2025 13:04

Gunmen Abduct 5 Rivers State University Students in Emohua

5 Rivers Varsity Students Kidnapped by Suspected Cultists

Suspected cultists kidnapped five Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police have launched a rescue operation. Get the latest details on the security crisis.

02/12/2025 20:36

Rescued Niger, Kebbi Students Get 2-Year Full Scholarship

Full Scholarship for Rescued Niger, Kebbi Students

An edtech organization offers a two-year full scholarship to students rescued from kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi states, aiming to support their recovery and return to school. This initiative highlights the ongoing education crisis in Northern Nigeria.

02/12/2025 20:45