The Gombe State Executive Council has approved a ₦21.2 billion contract for the construction of the Northern Bypass Road, as part of strategic efforts to ease urban traffic congestion and stimulate economic growth across the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Ethical Orientation, Mijinyawa Ardo Tilde, during a press briefing following the 48th SEC meeting, chaired by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya at the Government House, Gombe. According to the Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Engr. Usman Maijama’a Kallamu, the first phase of the 8.5-kilometre road project will begin at Dukku Road near the…
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Three employees of Wema Bank Nigeria and four others have been arraigned and subsequently remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in the theft of more than N8 billion from the bank. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the suspects on Tuesday before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja on a four-count amended charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, unauthorized access to computer systems, and impersonation. The accused persons Samuel Ihechukwu Asiegbu, Ejim Kingsley Kelechi, Hamzat Zakariya, Onyeimachi Fabian, Achonu Chukwuka Ubaka, Sunday Osademe, and Nurudeen Ibrahim were said to…
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has approved a budget of N1.132 trillion for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the 2025 fiscal year, signalling legislative support for the agency’s drive to boost revenue generation, enhance trade facilitation, and intensify anti-smuggling operations. The budget proposal was presented to the committee on Monday, June 23, 2025, by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, DCG Mohammed Jibo. In his presentation, Adeniyi disclosed that the NCS has set an ambitious revenue target of N6.584 trillion for the year. This figure…
Media Rights Agenda ,MRA, has commended the Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, for his recent proposals aimed at strengthening the implementation and enforcement of the Freedom of Information, FOI, Act, 2011 across public institutions in the country. In a statement issued issued to our reporter in Taraba state on Wednesday, MRA described the Speaker’s proposals as a significant step toward institutionalizing transparency in governance and rebuilding public trust in government. Signed by MRA’s Deputy Executive Director, Ayode Longe, the Speaker’s recommendations, as made known by him, align with long standing demands by the organization and other civil…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended its National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, over allegations of gross financial misconduct, embezzlement, misappropriation, and diversion of party funds. Also suspended are the National Auditor, Nze Nnadi Clarkson, and the National Youth Leader, Uchechukwu Ogbonna Chukwuma. The decision was announced in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba. According to the statement, the suspension followed a resolution of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which considered overwhelming evidence linking the trio to unauthorized financial transactions, personal enrichment schemes, and diversion of funds from the party’s accounts without…
In a landmark move towards restoring peace in Taraba State, the Tiv and Fulani communities in Gassol Local Government Area have signed a formal peace accord, bringing an end to years of violent clashes and strained relations. The historic agreement was reached during a high- evel meeting held at the 6 Brigade Headquarters Conference Room in Jalingo. The peace session was convened and facilitated by the Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa. Describing the peace pact as a “significant milestone,” Brigadier General Uwa said the accord aligns…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has demanded immediate action from the Federal Government, Plateau State authorities, and security agencies following the gruesome killing of Muslim passengers ambushed in Mangun village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement released on Monday, MPAC’s Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, condemned the attack as “horrific and senseless,” disclosing that a bus transporting 28 Muslim passengers mainly of Hausa ethnic background was ambushed by suspected local youths. According to MPAC, eight people were killed in the incident, six others were injured, and four remain missing. One of the injured victims is…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning that the world may be on the brink of a third world war, following a recent U.S. military strike on Iran. In a statement shared via his official social media handle on Sunday morning, President Putin said he had previously cautioned the United States against launching an attack on Iran, but that his warnings were disregarded. “The world is heading toward World War III, and I say this with all seriousness,” Putin declared. He warned that Iran is unlikely to remain passive and may retaliate against American forces stationed across the…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has strongly condemned the recent bombing of Iran’s civilian nuclear facilities by the United States, describing the action as “illegal,” “unprovoked,” and “unjustifiable.” In a statement signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, MPAC warned that the strike represents a dangerous escalation in the already volatile Middle East and poses serious threats to global peace and security. The organization likened the attack to previous U.S.-led military campaigns such as the wars in Iraq and Libya, which were launched based on questionable intelligence. “This latest violation of international law, carried out under the guise…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has expressed deep appreciation to the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for the successful hosting of its 70th Anniversary celebrations. In a message signed by the Chairperson of the FCT Chapter, Bassey Ita Ikpang, the association commended the NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, for his visionary leadership and dedication, which she said were evident throughout the anniversary events. Ikpang also praised the Deputy National President of NUJ, Dr. Bimbo Oyetunde, for what she described as an exceptional contribution to the success of the celebration, noting that her…