Governor Abdullahi Sule has reaffirmed the crucial role of engineers in fostering sustainable development in Nasarawa State. Speaking at an event in Lafia to commemorate World Engineering Day, he highlighted the state’s vast potential and urged engineers to remain actively engaged in their profession, emphasizing that true engineering lies in practical application.
World Engineering…
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Abubakar Lawal, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Sokoto. The young footballer, who played for Ugandan club Vipers SC, met an untimely demise last month in Kampala, leaving behind a legacy that resonated deeply with those who knew him.
Lawal’s burial, which took place on Monday, was attended by grieving…
Petroleum retailers and marketers have indicated that Nigerians should anticipate further reductions in the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) as a fresh price war unfolds between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery.
This comes after NNPCL announced new petrol prices of N860 and N880 per litre in Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and other…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that the 10th Senate will provide strong backing for the Bill seeking to create special legislative seats for women in the Nigerian Parliament.
Akpabio made this commitment on Monday while hosting a delegation from the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) in his office. The delegation, led by British MP Kate…
In a dramatic turn of events, Mojisola Meranda has stepped down as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, amid a deepening leadership crisis that has divided lawmakers and party leaders in the state.
Meranda, who had a brief yet impactful tenure, announced her resignation with a heartfelt statement:
“I take a bow as your Speaker.”
She insisted that her decision was in…
After 17 years of evading capture, Ogbonnaya Kelvin Jeff, a notorious drug kingpin, has finally fallen into the hands of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos.
A high-profile fugitive, Jeff wasn’t just wanted in Nigeria—he was also a marked man in South Korea, where he had previously served a one-year prison sentence for drug-related crimes. However, rather than reform…
The political landscape in Rivers State remains charged as security forces flood the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex in Port Harcourt, following the Supreme Court’s ruling reinstating Speaker Martin Amaewhule and other lawmakers.
On Monday morning, heavily armed police squads and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) took strategic positions around the Assembly complex…
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has identified key challenges hindering the implementation of the Supreme Court’s July 11, 2024, ruling on local government autonomy.
According to the government agency, two major obstacles include the failure of local government areas (LGAs) to submit their account details and the need to verify which LGAs have democratically…
The Senate President’s wife, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has filed a lawsuit against Senator Natasha, requesting N250 billion in general damages and an unconditional apology from Natasha to be published in two newspapers.
The spouse of the President of the Senate, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has initiated several lawsuits in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially announced the sighting of the new moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1446 AH. In a formal declaration from his Sokoto palace, the spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims confirmed that Saturday, March 1, 2025, will be the first day of Ramadan, ushering in the sacred month of fasting, devotion, and reflection.
The Sultan…