Senator Saliu Mustapha on Friday empowered over 2,500 constituents with empowerment tools in Ilorin. The gesture by Mustapha who represents Kwara Central in the Senate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), elicited praises from the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari who attended the empowerment programme. They described the empowerment programme carried out by Mustapha as being in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agriculture and food security agenda.The event tagged: “Alubarika 1.0 Agricultural and Human Capital Development Empowerment Programme” was held at the…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) have been directed by the Supreme Court to stop releasing funds to Rivers State until when a valid budget is passed by the state House of Assembly. In its ruling, the Justice Emmanuel Agim-led five-member panel of the Supreme Court also ordered that Martins Amaewhule and 26 other members “illegally excluded” from functioning as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly resume immediately. Prompt News reports that the Apex Court posited that to stop Amaewhule and 26 others from functioning on grounds of alleged defection…
A coalition of civil society organisations for human rights in a press conference on Wednesday has alleged human rights violations, torture and institution of arbitrary and illegal detention centre by Chief Oweizidei Thomas Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo and his Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited in the Niger Delta region. The CSOs after a peaceful protest at Shoprite, Alausa, Lagos issued a statement signed by the Convener, Comrade Abe Emmanuel to call upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to investigate the allegations with a view to nipping the seeds of such atrocities in the bud. The coalition added that ever since the current…
A bill to create Hadejia State out of the present Jigawa State in the Northwest of Nigeria has passed the first reading in the Senate. The Senate took the bill as the third item on its Order Paper on February 25th, 2025. Abdulhamid Ahmed Mallam-Madori, the Senator representing Jigawa North, informed the Senate that, if created, Hadejia State will comprise of eight local government councils from the existing Jigawa State. By passing through the first reading, the case for Hadejia State will now nove to the Constitution Review Committee of the Senate because the creation of new states would require…
*NNPC yet to import fuel this year The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), on Wednesday, stated that there is no law that prohibits Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) from importing fuel when necessary. The NMDPRA, while saying that all the petroleum products imported to the country this year are of standard quality, clarified that the NNPCL has not imported the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol this year. The Executive Director, Distribution System, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure, Ogbugo Ukoha, who made this disclosure in a press briefing in Abuja, noted that local refineries met 50 per cent…
Created on August 27, 1991, Anambra State will be 34 years old in the next few months. Endowed with a landmass of 4,844 km, and sandwiched by Delta State in the West; Imo and Rivers States in the South; Enugu in the East and Kogi in the North, the State has produced iconic figures like Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Mr. Peter Obi, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Prof. Dora Akunyili, Chief Mike Okpara (Power Mike), Sir Louis Phillip Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Prof. Chinua Achebe, Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, Prof. Laz Ekwueme, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Ms Chimamanda Adichie, etc. Though unconfirmed, Anambra is alleged…
The District Governor-elect for Rotary International, District 9127, Dame Princess Joy Nky Okoro has pleaded with members unite people wherever they live or work and to repect diverse voices. She also asked clubs in the district to embark on impactful projects for the masses.She, however, pleaded with district officers to mentor new members by making clubs attractive through a culture of inclusivity. Okoro gave the tasks at the District Team Learning Seminar at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja on Wednesday.She said Rotary International was determined to “Unite for Good” in 2025/2026. She said: “Rotary International President’s message serves…
Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, Esq. has served notice of his commitment to pursue radical changes in the National Assembly bureaucracy. Ogunlana, who spoke at his maiden meeting with Clerks and Secretaries of the National Assembly on Monday, assured the meeting that consultations would be made with the intent to further sustain the system. He said he hoped that, collectively, they would achieve positive impacts, especially in relation to areas that had either been ignored or abandoned for years. According to him, “As leaders of the National Assembly bureaucracy, we have an opportunity to be part of this…
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa, will launch “Screen Nigeria” at the Cannes Film Festival through Nigeria’s cultural and tourism promotion brand, “Nigeria Everywhere.” “Screen Nigeria” is a platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting Nigeria’s vibrant film, television and audiovisual industry. Focused on empowering creators and showcasing Nollywood’s global impact, “Screen Nigeria” fosters collaboration, innovation, and storytelling that highlight the richness of Nigerian culture and talent. From spotlighting the latest productions to fostering discussions on industry trends, “Screen Nigeria” serves as the voice of a vibrant, evolving industry that continues to reach global audiences. “Screen…
Arrangements are in top gear for the unveiling of a Mega City by one of Nigeria’s top real estate developers, T.Pumpy Concept Limited, owners of T.Pumpy Estates. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of T.Pumpy Concept Limited, Mr. Akintayo Adaralegbe, said the Mega City will redefine luxury and leisure. Some of the features of the Mega City will include an artificial lake and dam, a lush forest brimming with wildlife, and state-of-the-art sporting facilities, including a mini stadium. On provision of modern amenities and facilities, the Mega City will also boast a good road network, internet connection, a business…