Rivers govt probes alleged extortion, exam fraud at College of Nursing
The Rivers State Government has launched an investigation into allegations of extortion, bribery and examination malpractice at the Rivers State College of Nursing Sciences. The Ministry of Health said the complaints include illegal payments for project approvals, the sale of exam questions and marking guides, and bribery in exchange for guaranteed passes. The Commissioner for […]
Judge warns lawyer against seeking private meeting
A judge has warned a lawyer against seeking a private meeting outside the courtroom, stressing that all legal discussions must remain open and transparent. The warning was issued during a court session after the lawyer made a request that the judge felt could undermine judicial integrity. The judge explained that private meetings between judges and […]
TCN extends outage, dashes hopes of power restoration in Taraba
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has extended the ongoing power outage in Taraba State, disappointing residents who were expecting electricity to be restored soon. The company announced that technical challenges have made it impossible to meet the earlier restoration timeline. According to TCN, repair work on damaged transmission facilities is taking longer than expected […]
Soludo’s wife draws attention to rising cardiovascular-related deaths, issues preventive tips
Anambra State First Lady, Mrs. Nkechi Soludo, has drawn public attention to the increasing rate of cardiovascular-related deaths, urging citizens to take preventive measures to protect their heart health. She noted that heart diseases are now among the leading causes of death in Nigeria, affecting people of all ages. Speaking during a health awareness event […]
Anti-kidnapping Protest: PRP Chieftain, Ndidi Key raises alarms over arrest of AAU students
Patience Ndidi Ofure-Key, former PRP presidential aspirant and Edo State governorship candidate, has raised concerns over the reported arrest of Ambrose Alli University students following a violent anti-kidnapping protest in Ekpoma. She described the alleged raids on hostels and detention of students as acts of intimidation rather than genuine public safety measures, stressing that democracy […]
NJC, NBA hoping propaganda will bury illegalities in Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction – Lawyer
Barrister Christopher Chidera, a member of the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Defence Consortium, has accused the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of staying silent over what he called “illegalities” in the conviction of the IPOB leader. In a statement on Monday, he claimed that propaganda is being used to distract the […]
95 princes, princesses express interest in Awujale stool
No fewer than 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have declared interest in becoming the next Awujale of Ijebuland. This development became public at the start of a nomination meeting held at Bisi Rodipe Hall in the GRA area of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The Olori Ebi of the ruling house, Otunba […]
Proof of Address: 10,000 front-end partners trained nationwide – ALGON
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has announced that 10,000 front-end partners have been trained across the country to support the new Proof of Address initiative. The project is designed to improve identity verification, service delivery, and access to government programmes at the local government level. ALGON said the trained partners will work […]
Troops rescue 18 passengers from sea pirates off Cameroon coast
Troops successfully rescued 18 passengers who were kidnapped by sea pirates off the coast of Cameroon. The victims were on a commercial boat when armed pirates attacked, causing panic among passengers and crew. Security forces quickly responded to the distress call, launching a rescue operation to free the hostages. The operation, conducted by naval and […]
2027: South-East always vote according to conscience – Nwodo tells decamping govs, leaders
Former President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, has stated that the South-East region has always voted according to its conscience. Speaking to decamping governors and political leaders, Nwodo emphasized that the people of the region make independent decisions during elections, guided by their own judgment and interests. He urged politicians to respect the […]