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Sen. Dickson finally dumps PDP for NDC
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesSenator Henry Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing an end to his long association with the party under which he served as governor of Bayelsa State and rose to national prominence. The announcement, which he made on Thursday…
Senate summons ex-NNPC boss Kyari over N210tn audit queries
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Senate on Thursday summoned the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, over an alleged N210tn expenditure by the national oil company between 2017 and 2023, which the lawmakers say has not been properly accounted for. Invited alongside Kyari are the former Chief Financial Officer,…
Good news as FG approves 100% gratuity for retiring civil servants
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThere is good news at the doors of Nigerian government workers as the Federal Executive Council has approved the implementation of a transformative Exit Benefit Scheme that grants retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equal to 100 per cent of their total annual emolument. Effective from 1 January 2026, PUNCH reports that the scheme…
Missing N1.15tr: Tinubu sacks Finance Minister, appoints replacement
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident Bola Tinubu has removed Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite as Minister of State for Finance and appointed Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as her replacement, in a dramatic cabinet reshuffle that political observers are linking to last week’s explosive budget defence hearing. The development comes exactly seven days after Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, member representing Aba North/Aba…
Tinubu resolves OPL 245 dispute to unlock deepwater investment
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident Bola Tinubu on Thursday, March 5, announced the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). A release by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the announcement was made at the meeting in Aso Rock…
IGP Disu inaugurates panel to propose framework for state police
Freshly sworn-in Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, Wednesday, 4 March, inaugurated a high-level committee to develop a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police.
Akwa Ibom APC Congress: Nsima Ekere congratulates new state exco
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesObong Nsima Ekere, a former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has congratulated the new State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Obong Stephen Leo Ntukekpo. Ntukekpo, at the party’s state congress held at the Uyo Township Stadium on Tuesday, re-emerged as state chairman through a consensus arrangement among party…
Akpabio hails “peaceful” A’Ibom APC State Congress
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•As Stephen Ntukekpo retains state chairmanship President of the Nigerian Senate, Chief Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, described the Akwa Ibom State congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a gathering radiating peace and unity of purpose as if it were a church communion service. The event held at the Uyo Township Stadium drew…
Court admits Facebook videos in alleged defamation case against Gov Eno
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has admitted for identification a flash drive containing 13 video clips allegedly posted on Facebook by Princess God’sown Udoito, which the prosecution claims are defamatory to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno. Udoito is facing a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy,…
Police Council Confirms Olatunji Disu as Inspector General of Police
The National Police Council has officially confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Following this confirmation, his name will be forwarded to the Senate for screening and final approval