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It was a drizzling evening of Friday, October 10,2025. The skyline of Uyo was painted in silver mist. Yet, undeterred by the weather, Governor Umo Eno dared the rain. At about 7:30 p.m., his official Mercedes-Benz S580, flags up, glided into the State Secretariat, headlights slicing through the twilight drizzle like strokes of quiet determination. Fresh from the Council of State Meeting in Abuja, the Governor’s arrival was neither ceremonial nor perfunctory, it was purposeful. Stepping out of the sleek and crested sedan, he was attired in a finely tailored light brown caftan, a picture of calm precision and quiet…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says that stakeholders’ engagement is fundamental to the development of the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku stated this in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Rivers State Public Relations Week in Port Harcourt. Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi Thompson-Wakama, highlighted the importance of reputation management and the critical role NIPR plays in maintaining a positive national image. He emphasised the importance of stakeholder collaboration to ensure projects meet people’s needs and that…
In the spirit of national healing and reconciliation, Chief Edet Isong (Okete Okete Oro) has humbly appealed to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to grant a state pardon to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Chief Isong acknowledged that “Nnamdi Kanu made several unguarded statements against our great nation — words that were deeply hurtful and divisive, even referring to Nigeria as a ‘zoo.’ Those utterances were unfortunate and regrettable. However, as a people striving for unity and peace, we must also embrace the higher virtue of forgiveness.” He praised President Tinubu for…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has charged the newly inaugurated South South Development Commission (SSDC) to embark on impactful projects that will uplift the standard of living in the region while advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Senator Akpabio gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja when the board and management of the new Commission paid him a courtesy visit. He noted that the SSDC carries a significant responsibility to drive economic transformation and inclusive growth across the six states of the South South region. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on the media and civil society organizations (CSOs) across the country to strengthen collaboration with the Commission in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday, October 9, 2025, during a one-day capacity-building workshop for journalists and CSO representatives held in Kano. In his opening remarks, the EFCC Chairman described the media and CSOs as critical stakeholders in the anti-corruption war, noting that their roles in promoting transparency, accountability, and civic responsibility are indispensable to national development. “The…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerian youths to channel their creativity and energy into productive ventures that promote national development rather than engage in internet fraud and other forms of economic crimes. Olukoyede gave the charge on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the pioneer Kids and Teens STEAM Innovate Buildathon Bootcamp, held for young people between the ages of seven and 18. The event, themed “Future Innovator: Young Minds, Big Ideas, Creating Tomorrow Today,” brought together young innovators and technology enthusiasts to explore creative solutions for the future. Delivering…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved state pardons for several notable Nigerians, including the late nationalist Herbert Macaulay, former military officer and poet Major General Mamman Vatsa, members of the Ogoni 9, former Yobe State governor Senator Ahmad Lawan, and five others. The presidential pardons were announced on Thursday following the Council of State meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The move, according to the Presidency, was aimed at promoting national healing, reconciliation, and justice reform. The Council, chaired by President Tinubu, also ratified the clemency and commutation of sentences for 82 inmates across various correctional centres nationwide. The…
Abuja — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has suspended the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide, following public outcry and a pending court case challenging the legality of the regulation. The announcement, made by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the decision was directed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to allow for a comprehensive review of the policy and to address widespread concerns raised by motorists and stakeholders. Adejobi explained that while the enforcement has been suspended, the law prohibiting the unauthorized use of tinted vehicle glass remains in force until…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, on Thursday adjourned the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in his pending money laundering case until November 12, 2025. Justice Maryann Anenih announced the adjournment after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) called its sixth witness to testify in the ongoing 16-count charge. During proceedings, a Compliance Officer at Polaris Bank, Victoria Oluwafemi, testified that as of November 2021, the total credit inflow into the Kogi Government House account then stood at about ₦450 million. She said funds were deposited by various parties and subsequently withdrawn — mostly in…
In a significant development, the National Council of State has unanimously approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan’s name at the Council meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Governors and former heads of state present at the session gave their full backing to the nominee. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Tinubu will now transmit Amupitan’s name to the Senate for confirmation in line with constitutional requirements. “In compliance with the…