Indications emerged that the personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF Senator George Akume, Hon. Andrew Torhile Uchi, is currently in the facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over allegations bordering on corruption, bribery and money laundering amounting to a whooping N10 billion. A highly placed source […]
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Accountability Hub Slams Fisayo Soyombo Over Alleged Misleading Report on NCS
…Accuses journalist of suppressing evidence, manipulating facts to push false narrative….Demands release of full, unedited footage to prove transparencyThe Accountability Hub, a civil society organization advocating for transparency and factual journalism, has strongly condemned investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo, accusing him of deliberately misleading the public and attempting to discredit the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The […]
WILN Demands Urgent Action to Close Gender Gaps on International Women’s Day
…Calls for tangible reforms to accelerate inclusion in leadership and economic opportunities…Says investment in women is key to a stronger and more equitable society[/b] As the world commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the Women’s Inclusion and Leadership Network (WILN), has issued a strong call for immediate and tangible reforms to accelerate gender inclusion in […]
China’s AI Ascent: User Momentum Fuels Innovation
By Gu Yekai, People’s Daily Chinese consumers now actively harness artificial intelligence for knowledge queries, presentation design, and conversational interfaces. Official statistics indicate that since China’s internet debut three decades ago, its digital populace has swelled beyond 1.1 billion, with generative AI tools engaging roughly 250 million users. This quarter-billion adoption metric underscores AI’s seamless […]
Anambra election: APC stakeholders reject imposition of governorship candidate, indirect primaries
The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been embroiled in an alleged bribery scandal, with stakeholders claiming that a governorship aspirant within the party attempted to bribe the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) with $3 million. The spokesperson of Anambra APC Stakeholders Forum, Chief Hyacinth Okonkwo, during a press conference on […]
Benue: Purported Removal Of Chief Judge, Unconstitutional, Says Idoma Lawyers
The Association of Idoma lawyers, has condemned in the strongest terms, the purported removal of the Benue State Chief Judge, by the State House of Assembly. The association described the action of the lawmakers as a gross constitutional breach to destabilize the State Judiciary. In a statement on Thursday, by Chief Godwin Obla (SAN) Leader, […]
NCDC : Former Nasarawa Speaker Balarabe hails President Tinubu, National Assembly, Sponsors of the bill on giant stride.
“… says the region will forever remain grateful for the present administration, lauds senate on resolving relocation of headquarters agitation for united North Central Region…” The Immediate Past Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing North […]
FG commissions toll gates on Abuja–Makurdi road, charges between N500 to N1,600
The Federal Government on Tuesday officially launched toll operations on the Abuja–Akwanga–Lafia–Makurdi Road corridor to repay the $460.8 million loan obtained from the China Exim Bank for the road’s rehabilitation and upgrade. It also announced that motorists using the highway would begin paying tolls ranging from N500 for saloon cars to N1,600 for multi-axle vehicles. […]
Addressing Regional Infrastructure Deficits through the North Central Development Commission
By James Aduku Odaudu, PhD Introduction Infrastructure development is generally recognised as a key driver of economic growth, social stability, and national progress. However, most parts of Nigeria have, over time, suffered from significant infrastructure deficits that have hindered their development potentials. The North Central region of the country, comprising states such as Benue, Kogi, […]
APC Slams Bala Mohammed: You Have Misappropriated Hundreds of Billions of Naira
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Bauchi State Chapter has slammed Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed accusing him of misappropriating and mismanaging the state’s resources to the tune of hundreds of billions of Naira received from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) as well as loans collected on behalf of the State. The Bauchi State chapter […]