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Cross River APC Crisis: NWC Overrules SEC, Insists on Due Process

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

The leadership crisis within the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has taken a fresh turn as the party’s National Working Committee steps in to calm rising tensions and restore order. This follows a formal summons issued by the APC National Legal Adviser, Murtala Aliyu Kankia, directing...

Survival & Celebration: Bisola Badmus Turns a Year Older!

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

Actress Bisola Badmus is marking her birthday by reflecting on her battle with a brain tumor diagnosed in 2022. In an Instagram post, she expressed gratitude to God for intervention and mercy, saying she’s now hale and hearty. Bisola described the experience as one she wouldn’t wish on her enemy,...

’I’ve Helped More Than Olamide, Don Jazzy,’ Portable Stirs Debate with Bold Claim

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

Controversial singer Portable has claimed to have provided more assistance to individuals in the music industry than prominent artists Olamide, Don Jazzy, Wizkid, and Davido. The Zazu crooner emphasised that his philanthropic efforts extend beyond the music sector, targeting the less privileged and ordinary people. According to Portable, many Nigerian...

Katsina Speaker disburses N106m scholarships to indigent students

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

The Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Nasir Yahya-Daura, has disbursed scholarships worth ₦106 million to some indigent students across his Daura constituency. The disbursement of the scholarship in Daura on Thursday, was held under the Nasiriyya Educational Programme Special Scholarship Scheme. Gov. Dikko Radda, who inaugurated the...

Banditry: NIS honours slain officers, vows tougher border security in Kebbi

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has vowed a tougher border security control following the killing of its three officers by suspected bandits in Kebbi. The Comptroller-General of the NIS, Mrs Kemi Nandap, made this known during a condolence visit to the state government in Birnin Kebbi. She said the service...

AFAN official tasks FG on inputs for dry season farming

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

Mr Godwin Akandu, the Vice Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has urged the Federal government to ensure timely distribution of agro inputs during the dry season farming. Akandu who made the call in an interview on Thursday in Port Harcourt, said that government’s support was critical to the...

Before We Crucify Minister Matawalle Over His Comments as Governor

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

By David Ochonu A resurfaced video showing Dr. Bello Matawalle, prior to his appointment as Minister of State for Defence, allegedly defending certain bandits during his time as Governor of Zamfara State has once again stirred intense public concern about the penchant for resorting to media trial and vilification of...

FCDA Director,Tagwai bags FNIA award, urges young architects to master diligence, global trends

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

Arc. Bature Tagwai, the Director of Public Building at the Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA has challenged young Nigerian architects to embrace diligence, thoroughness, and continuous self-improvement as the cornerstones for a successful career. Tagwai, who was recently conferred with the prestigious status of a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute...

Group Commends FCT NUJ Chairman, Grace Ike, for a Transparent, Impactful One-Year Administration

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

The Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership has applauded the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, for what it describes as a remarkably transparent, inclusive, and service-driven first year in office. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Sir Augustine Aminu, the...

Citizens-led Group Defends Matawalle, Says Minister Remains an Asset to Tinubu Government’s Security, Governance Agenda

NewsDeskNgDec 4, 2025December 4, 20250

A citizens-led advocacy group, the Coalition for Truth and National Interest (CTNI), has urged Nigerians to ignore what it described as “selective outrage” over an old video of Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, the group, led by its national president,...