The House Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the N140 billion 2026 budget proposal for the commission. Adopting the budget proposal as a working document, Chairman of the committee, Rep. Chris Nkwonta, commended the Managing Director of the commission, Mr Mark Okoye, for a job well
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo as an enduring study in leadership, public service, and national responsibility for younger generations as he celebrates his 89th birthday. Governor Abiodun made the remark during the 89th birthday lecture in honour of the elder statesman, themed
The Attorney- General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over prosecution of former AGF, Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz over alleged terrorism and illegal possession of firearms charges. The Department of State Services (DSS) filed a five-count charge against Malami and his son at the Federal
The Chairman, Yagba West Local Government Area in Kogi, Mr Tosin Olokun, has imposed an indefinite dusk to dawn curfew across communities in the area amid rising security concerns. Olokun made announcement after an emergency security meeting on Wednesday in Odo-ere. He explained the curfew would commence at 7:00 p.m.,
In a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya who has been on the wanted list of NDLEA and British authorities for over 15 years. A statement by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Wednesday
Leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has joined forces with the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, a national initiative aimed at promoting climate resilience and sustainable development across Nigeria to further the goals of the project. The initiative was inaugurated inside the State House Conference Centre, Abuja
Unveils reforms, The Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday unveiled his reform agenda for the Nigeria Police Force, declaring zero tolerance for misconduct, corruption, partisanship and abuse of power ahead of the 2027 general election. Disu gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during his maiden conference with
Governor Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday declared that Edo State is firmly in the grips of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that the party will deliver 2.5 million votes ensure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reelection. The Governor was addressing party leaders and members of