The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution has extended the deadline for submissions on the creation of additional states and local governments in Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Levinus Nwabughiogu, announced that the new deadline is now March 26, 2025, replacing the initial March 5, 2025 deadline. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who also chairs the Review Committee, explained that the extension was granted in response to public requests for additional time. He reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to supporting legitimate proposals that align with constitutional provisions. Kalu also reminded proponents that…
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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has directed all elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas to hand over power to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) immediately, following a Supreme Court ruling that nullified their elections. In a statewide broadcast on Sunday, Governor Fubara affirmed that his administration would fully comply with the court’s decision, emphasizing that governance in the state would continue in line with constitutional principles and the rule of law. The Supreme Court of Nigeria, in a judgment delivered on February 28, 2025, by Justice Jamilu Tukur, declared the local government elections held on…
The Edo State government has launched a renewed crackdown on illegal land occupation, vowing to reclaim all encroached government properties. The Special Adviser to the Executive Governor on the Protection of Government Property, Okoloise Eugene, made this declaration during an inspection tour of government-owned lands in Edo Central. Okoloise revealed that several state-owned lands had been unlawfully sold to private individuals, religious organizations, and commercial entities. Expressing deep concern, he emphasized that such encroachments undermine urban planning and governance, warning that the government will take decisive action to recover the lands. He also condemned the reckless construction of structures under…
Former Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, has called on former Benue State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Austin Agada, to submit to Governor Hyacinth Alia’s leadership to resolve the ongoing crisis within the party. Jang emphasized that no governor would tolerate internal party insubordination, recalling his own experience in office. “No governor will accept that. I did not accept it when I was governor. Alia is being kind,” he said. He assured that Agada’s submission to the governor would not compromise his loyalty to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, but stressed that disregarding the…
In a landmark event set to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape, the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) and the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have officially launched the Ward 2 Ward: Her Seat in Parliament and Governance Campaign. The initiative, flagged off at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in Abuja, as gathered by WorldClass247News, aims to push for the 74 Special Seats Bill and the full implementation of the 35% affirmative action for women in governance. The campaign seeks to increase female representation from the local government level to the National Assembly, addressing the stark gender…
By our correspondent Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has launched the reconstruction of the Alau Dam, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring livelihoods and infrastructure in Borno State following the devastating 2024 floods. The dam, originally built between 1984 and 1986, collapsed on September 10, 2024, causing catastrophic flooding that claimed lives and displaced thousands. Serving as a key water reservoir for irrigation and potable water supply in Maiduguri and surrounding communities, its rehabilitation is seen as critical to the state’s recovery. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Alau community, Jere local government council, Governor Zulum described the project as a…
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has called for an independent and uncompromising investigation into the sexual harassment allegations leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, Saraki warned that the credibility of Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber was at stake, urging the Senate to handle the matter with full transparency to avoid a lasting stain on its reputation. “I have watched from afar the recent development in the Senate between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senator from Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It is a development that has made me sad…
The Delta State Police Command has rescued five church members abducted during an all-night service in Ogwashi-Uku after a dramatic gun battle with kidnappers in the Ubuluku-Ogwashi-Uku forests. The attack, which saw gunmen storm a church, shooting the pastor and abducting five congregants, sparked an intense police response. Fortunately, the pastor is now in stable condition, and all kidnapped victims have been safely recovered. According to Delta Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, officers from the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad pursued the armed kidnappers into the forest and engaged them in a fierce exchange of gunfire. The suspected kidnappers,…
By our correspondent Heavy fighting has broken out in Lony De Yual, Baliet County, as South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) engage in intense clashes with the White Army. The confrontation erupted just moments ago, according to reports from SSPDF ground forces. The violence stems from the White Army’s opposition to the recent deployment of SSPDF troops to Nasir County. The group claims that the government’s military presence in the region is a deliberate attempt to destabilize the area. This latest escalation adds to the growing tensions in Upper Nile State, which has seen a series of violent confrontations in…
By our correspondent In a significant move to bolster security operations, the Gombe State Government has handed over 50 operational and surveillance vehicles to security agencies, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the state. The official handover followed a high-impact ‘Show of Force’ exercise conducted by law enforcement agencies to demonstrate their readiness to tackle crime and ensure public safety. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd), highlighted that the vehicles were formally inaugurated at the recently concluded 2nd Gombe State Security Summit and have now been fully deployed…