Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor had, on April 29, 2025, hinted at a possible defection ahead of the 2027 general election describing the PDP as “a faulty aircraft” Speaking on Friday in Uyo, the state…
A group, known as Pathfinder Arewa Project (PAP), has condemned calls by the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) for the declaration of state of emergency in Benue state.President of the CBCN, Bishop Leonard Kawas, had at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, lamented the killings in Benue state and asked President Bola Tinubu…
The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has condemned the persistent killings by criminal herdsmen in Benue state. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, president-general of CBCN, Bishop Leonard Kawas, called on Presidemmnt Bola Tinubu to declare emergency rule in Benue to address the killings. Kawas also condemned the alleged threat on the Catholic…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the steadfast leadership of the Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, recently embarked on a rigorous campaign to tackle substantial ground rent arrears in the nation’s capital. This bold initiative targets 4,794 properties with outstanding rents for over 43 years. Amongst these are prominent places such…
Shehu Sani, a former senator who represented Kaduna Central, Senatorial District has criticized past Northern political leaders for failing to leverage their time in power to transform the region. Speaking at a press briefing at his Kaduna residence on Monday, Sani expressed disappointment over the underdevelopment of the North despite having produced two presidents since…
The federal government has declared June 6 and 9 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid ul-Adha celebration. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement on Monday through Magdalene Ajani, the ministry’s permanent secretary. The minister congratulated the Muslim faithful ahead of the celebration. “The Federal Government has declared Friday…
