October 2025
Reps to probe Abuja’s $460m CCTV contract
The House of Representatives on Wednesday constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the rising insecurity and loss of several lives in the FCT despite an investment of about $460m Chinese loan by the government. The committee headed by the member representatives Ilaje/Ese Odo federal constituency of Ondo state, Donald Ojogo is to investigate the […]
FG enforces no-work-no-pay on striking ASUU members
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike. The directive was contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, […]
Hamas: Israel begins release of Palestinians
Israel has started releasing Palestinian prisoners following the return of the remaining living Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip, television images showed. The first buses carrying those released left Ofer Prison on Monday in the West Bank near Jerusalem, headed for Ramallah. Under the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Israel is to release around 1,700 Palestinians […]
Fubara Appoints New Rivers SSG
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government. The appointment was confirmed on Monday in a statement signed by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications. According to the release, Anabraba is scheduled to be sworn in today, Monday, […]
Just In: Rev Uma Ukpai is dead
Uma Ukpai, renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), has died at the age of 80. The UUEA is a non-denominational gospel ministry based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The PUNCH reports that his family announced his passing in a statement on Monday, confirming that he died on October 6, […]
BREAKING: Council of State approves Amupitan as new INEC chairman
The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. This was contained in a statement posted on X by the President’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan’s name to the Council during its meeting […]
Reps propose single-day elections for political offices
The House of Representatives is considering a proposal to hold the presidential, governorship, and legislative elections on the same day as part of ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation from the European Union in Abuja, noting that the move is aimed at improving […]
Gunmen Kill Abuja-based Doctor, Kidnaps Three Children
An Abuja-based veterinary doctor and former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, FCT Chapter, Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu has been killed by suspected kidnappers who whisked away his three children. It was gathered that the deceased’s residence in Kubwa district along the Kubwa-Kaduna road was invaded on Friday night by the gunmen. They abducted him […]
Osun 2026: APC’s Omisore Officially Declares Intention
Iyiola Omisore, former deputy governor of Osun, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in the state under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Omisore made the announcement on Saturday via his official X handle. He said the formal declaration will take place on October 7, 2025, at the APC […]
Osun LG Fund: Open Letter to Tony Elumelu and UBA
By Osun Leaders of Thought We write you as a group of bipartisan leaders from Osun state who firmly believe in the sanctity of democracy and rule of law. We are supporters of all elected leaders including Mr President, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu whose historical ancestral home is Osun state. We write to […]