Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has assigned portfolios to four newly sworn-in commissioners, urging them to serve the state diligently. The newly appointed officials and their portfolios includes Dr. Anthony Mgbeahurike – Commissioner for Livestock Development, Professor Boniface Nworgu – Commissioner for Labour and Employment, Dr. Elias Emedom – Commissioner for Special Projects and Chief Kenneth Okafor – Commissioner for …

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reimposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities following a fresh outbreak of violence over a disputed land. The latest crisis reportedly resulted in one fatality, as gunmen invaded Ilobu late Thursday night, shooting at residents and setting houses ablaze. Governor Adeleke had previously imposed curfews to curb the communal clashes, with the …

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called on Nigerians to remain calm and uphold democratic values amid the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. In a post on his X page on Friday, Ndume emphasized the need for peace and trust in national institutions, saying, “Nigerians must remain calm and uphold democracy amid the Rivers State crisis. Let’s trust …

Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to agricultural development, assuring farmers of strong government support and security. Speaking in Benin City while hosting executives of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Edo State Chapter, Idahosa highlighted the Okpebholo-led administration’s focus on agriculture as part of its five-point agenda. “For the first time in …

Japan secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain, becoming the first team to qualify alongside hosts United States, Canada, and Mexico. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo sealed the win in front of nearly 60,000 fans in Saitama, marking Japan’s eighth consecutive World Cup appearance. “I’m relieved that …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially sworn in eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries across various ministries and agencies, reinforcing the state’s public service. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Thursday at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja, follows the governor’s approval of the appointments on March 11. Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the new officials would play a critical role in driving …

A Nigerian woman, Funke Iyanda, residing illegally in the United States, has been indicted for allegedly defrauding the US government of $40,980 in unemployment benefits. According to a statement by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday, Iyanda, 43, was charged with theft of government property after allegedly filing false claims under another person’s identity between May 2020 and …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have officially launched a coalition of opposition leaders to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, Atiku confirmed the formation of the coalition, emphasizing the need for unity …

FirstHoldCo Plc has successfully concluded its Rights Issue, achieving an impressive 25% oversubscription. Following the capital verification exercise by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Group announced that it raised N187.6 billion—exceeding the initial target of N150 billion in the first phase of its capital raise initiative. Speaking on this milestone, Adebowale Oyedeji, Group Managing Director of FirstHoldCo Plc, …