Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the State Executive Council (SEC). Alia announced the dissolution via a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Kula quoted the governor as informing the council members of the dissolution at the end of the SEC meeting. The governor directed the commissioners to hand over to …

Professor Martins Anetekhai, a retired emeritus professor from Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has raised the alarm over the meagre monthly pension paid to retired academics in Nigeria, describing it as grossly inadequate in today’s harsh economic climate. In an open letter addressed to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Anetekhai disclosed that emeritus professors receive just ₦213,678.34 monthly, an amount …

The Zaria Court Kigali has officially opened to the public with a landmark launch event, marking a defining moment for African urban infrastructure. The flagship $26 million mixed-use development is the first from Zaria Group, Africa’s leading developer of sports, entertainment and cultural infrastructure, which NBA Champion Masai Ujiri co-founded in partnership with Helios Sports and Entertainment Group. The grand …

The Network of Digital Newspaper Editors (NDNE) has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria for clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, describing the historic feat as a powerful symbol of Nigeria’s dominance in African football and a source of inspiration for young athletes across the country. In a statement signed by its Director of Communication and …

Ali Modu Sheriff, the former Borno State Governor, has dismissed the viability of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, predicting that it will collapse within three months due to internal power struggles. Sheriff made the statement during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired on Monday. He argued that the coalition, made up of prominent …

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has suspended 25 commissioners, 22 permanent secretaries, and 38 other aides for one month over absenteeism at a key government event. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Dr Monday Uzor, made this known via a statement issued on Monday, July 28, 2025. The affected commissioners include the Commissioner for Works, Stanley Mbam; and Commissioner for …

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has inaugurated Thompson Oludare Sunday as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and Dr. Kabir Sabo Katata as Executive Director (Operations). The inauguration took place at the Ministry of Finance in Abuja. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the …

Nigerian editors have resolved to set up fact-check desk in their various newsrooms as a measure to tackle fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. Rising from a one-day workshop organised by the European Union (EU) in collaboration with the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Lagos on Friday, July 25, 2025, the editors said having Fact-Check Desk would help media organisations …

By Prosper Okoye Sore throats, sleepless nights and tough YouTube votes – that’s how Sarah Alpheaus fought her way to the crown at Bayelsa’s Got Talent (BGTT) Season 3. Sarah didn’t even plan to enter the show at first. “I heard about BGTT from my friend Timi Turna. I was at the Season 2 finale just to support him,” she …

Aliko Dangote, the billionaire businessman, has retired from his position as the Chairman of Dangote Cement. The company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, announced this via a statement issued on Friday, July 25, 2025. Chiejina said the renowned businessman relinquished the position to focus on Dangote Petroleum Refinery.