Kanu gets last chance to defend himself or risk being foreclosed
The detained leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has been given the last opportunity by the Federal High Court in Abuja to enter a Defence in his ongoing terrorism trial, failing which he would be deemed to have foreclosed the case. Presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho said on […]
We are committed to completing all projects–Nasarawa Govt.
By Esther Akaa The Nasarawa State Government has restated its commitment to completing the planned Karu flyovers and underpass projects before the end of its administration in 2027. The project, which has received approval from the Federal Government, aims to alleviate persistent traffic congestion in the Mararaba area of Karu Local Government Area. Senior Special […]
DSS dismisses 115 officers.
The Department of State Service has announced the dismissal of 115 of its personnel in what it says is part of the ongoing reforms in the Department. The dismissal, according to the security agency, happened “over a period” of time and is coming on the heels of earlier disclaimers on the duo of Barry Donald […]
Gov. Okpebholo signs law prescribing 10 year jail term for forceful entry to government properties
The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed into law two legislations: the Edo State Public Property Protection Law, 2025, and the Customary Court of Appeal (Re-establishment) Law, 2025 in what he described as bold step in his ongoing reforms to restore institutional discipline, promote transparency, and protect the collective patrimony of Edo […]
Nasarawa Govt plans compensation for over 4,000 sacked teachers
By Esther Akaa, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has disclosed plans to compensate the over 4,000 teachers employed without proper authorisation in the 13 Local Government Areas of the State. The government said the decision was part of broader efforts to resolve the controversy surrounding their recruitment. Commissioner for Education, Dr John Mamman, made the […]
Nigeria Seeks $150.Million World Bank Support for Next Phase of ACE Project
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced discussions with the World Bank for a $150 million development fund to support the next phase of the Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) initiative, tagged ACE Innovate Project. Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, during the […]
Genocide: Calling A Spade by its Name
“If the state cannot call evil by its proper name, then the people will, and history will bear witness”
US military threat may be more of a bluster to push Nigeria to stop killings in the country—Retired Diplomat
Former spokesman of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ozo Nwobu in this interview with Editor-in-Chief of whitewatersdigest.com, Ben Agande, speaks on issues affecting the Nigeria/United States of America Diplomatic relations and offers insights into how the deteriorating relations between the two countries can be halted. He said the non-Appointment of Ambassadors two years after […]
Okpebholo vows to re-construct dilapidated federal roads in Edo state
The governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, at the weekend, said his administration will continue to reconstruct and repair damaged federal highways in the State in order to ease the suffering of the people. According to a statement made available to journalists by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo […]
Ortom Blames Suspended PDP Leadership for the Party’s Challenges
The former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has expressed deep concern over the latest developments in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which culminated in the suspension of the National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, and five members of the National Working Committee of the party. In a statement by his Media Adviser Terver Akase […]