Politics

Chetam Nwala Demands Full Investigation and Prosecution Over Minister Nnaji’s Certificate Scandal

Lawyer, activist, and pan-Africanist Chetam Thiery Nwala has condemned the circumstances surrounding the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Hon. Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, describing it as a reflection of Nigeria’s decaying institutional integrity and compromised governance system. In a statement on Wednesday, Nwala said the certificate saga that led to Nnaji’s exit

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Fubara Commends Ogbakiri Community for Supporting Ongoing Road Project

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed satisfaction with the level of support shown by the Ogbakiri community to the construction firm handling a major road project in the area. The Governor, who was on an inspection tour of two major road projects on Tuesday, announced that the 9.7-kilometre Emohua–Ogbakiri–Egbelu Road is expected to be

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Tinubu Seeks House Approval to Borrow $2.35bn, Issue $500m Sovereign Sukuk

President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the House of Representatives to borrow $2.35 billion in external capital to finance part of the 2025 budget deficit and refinance Nigeria’s maturing Eurobonds. The request was contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, and read during Tuesday’s plenary session. In

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Politics

Senate Moves to Strip Nigerians Convicted Abroad of Passports for 10 Years

As part of efforts to restore Nigeria’s global reputation, the Senate has advanced a bill seeking to strip Nigerians convicted of crimes abroad of their international passports for a minimum period of 10 years. The bill, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello (Niger North), proposes amendments to the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act to introduce stricter penalties

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Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Controversy

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. His resignation was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Nnaji’s exit comes amid growing controversy surrounding the authenticity of his academic and service credentials. Allegations

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Anabs Sara-Igbe Advises Governor Fubara Against Legal Action Over Suspension

A former spokesman for the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Anabs Sara-Igbe, has advised Governor Siminalayi Fubara not to pursue legal action to challenge his reported six-month suspension, arguing that such a move would be futile due to what he described as the lack of independence in Nigeria’s judiciary and legislature. Sara-Igbe gave the advice while

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Politics

Kaduna Government Releases ₦2.32bn for Pensioners, Families of Deceased Civil Servants

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the release of ₦2.321 billion for the settlement of pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased civil servants across the state. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, the disbursement covers accrued rights under the

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Celebrates Teachers, Calls for Action on Global Teacher Shortage

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has joined the global community in celebrating educators on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day 2025, emphasizing the need for concerted efforts to tackle the global teacher shortage. In a statement issued on Sunday by her media office, Senator Tinubu described teachers as

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Politics Environment

Imo Government Bans Mining, Dredging Activities in Owerri Over Environmental Concerns

The Imo State Government has announced an immediate and total ban on all forms of mining and dredging activities within the Owerri Capital Territory, citing widespread environmental degradation and the urgent need to protect the ecosystem. The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by the state Commissioner for Environment, who said the

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Judiciary Politics

Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Rivers State Emergency Rule

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging the proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The suit, filed by Belema Briggs and four others, sought to nullify the President’s decision on the grounds that it was unconstitutional. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho held that the

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