The House of Representatives is set to summon the leadership of the Liberia Council of Churches and the Resident Bishop of the United Methodist Church of Liberia, Rev. Samuel J. Quire, to address allegations of the Church’s promotion of same-sex marriage in the country. The request was made by Maryland County District #2 Representative, Hon. Anthony Williams, in a communication to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon. Williams argued that the move aligns with the Legislature’s constitutional duty to safeguard Liberia’s cultural, moral, and religious values. He urged plenary to also invite the President of the Liberia Council of Churches, Rev.…
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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting wounded soldiers and the families of military and police personnel who lost their lives in counter-insurgency operations. The governor made the pledge on Monday at the Government House, Maiduguri, while receiving the President of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs. Lilian Ogogo Christopher Musa, who was in the state for the launch of the “Thank You Troops” campaign. The campaign, spearheaded by DEPOWA which unites wives of officers of the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Police seeks to honour frontline troops, provide assistance…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the creation of a dedicated Industrial Hub Management Unit to strengthen operations at the state’s multi-facility Industrial Hub in Maiduguri. The move, announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani, is aimed at boosting trade, attracting investment, and enhancing the hub’s efficiency. Commissioned to drive economic diversification, the hub hosts production plants for solar panels, waste recycling, and food processing—including tomato, cassava, ginger, and onion—alongside manufacturing lines for corn chips, biscuits, and school furniture. Tijani noted that the facility has shown “significant potential to revitalise local…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect, retaining only select members of his cabinet. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday evening by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Habibat Adubiaro. According to the directive, all affected Commissioners and Special Advisers are to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior civil servants in their respective ministries, departments, and agencies. Governor Oyebanji expressed appreciation to the outgoing officials for their contributions to the state and wished them well in their future endeavours. The dissolution, however, exempts the…
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has officially launched its campaign for the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election, with its candidate, Paul Chukwuma, and running mate, Uzu Okagbue, promising to restore security, transparency, and economic vibrancy to the state. The campaign flag-off, themed “Joy is Coming”, began on Saturday with a colourful road show from Amawbia Bridge, near Awka, to Washington Grammar School, Onitsha. Party members, supporters, tricycle operators, and residents lined the streets, singing the campaign’s theme song. Also present was the party’s candidate for the Onitsha North 1 constituency by-election, scheduled for August 16, Njideka Ndiwe. The party said…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to immediately inaugurate its 17-member governing board, warning that the prolonged delay breaches the NSC Establishment Act 2023 and threatens transparency in sports administration. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by SWAN Secretary-General, Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, on behalf of President Isaiah Benjamin, the association noted that the NSC has been operating without a statutory board since its creation in October 2024. “As a statutory board member of the NSC, I am compelled to urge the Chairman and Director-General to take all necessary steps to…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a series of new measures aimed at improving education infrastructure, enhancing teachers’ welfare, and boosting learning outcomes across the state. The governor made the announcement during a high-level meeting with education stakeholders at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Maiduguri. Zulum called for greater synergy among all agencies in the sector to ensure effective service delivery. His plans include constructing teachers’ quarters, renovating dilapidated schools, expanding professional development programmes, and improving educators’ access to resources. As part of his policy direction, the governor approved the establishment of additional High Islamic Colleges…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, have arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in a sting operation following credible intelligence linking them to alleged cybercrime activities. According to the EFCC, the operation led to the recovery of 18 vehicles and several mobile devices from the suspects. The anti-graft agency said the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
Over 300 repentant terrorists are currently undergoing rehabilitation at a federal facility in Gombe State, as part of renewed efforts by the Federal Government to reintegrate ex-combatants through non-military approaches. The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Major-General Adamu Laka, disclosed this on Thursday during a high-level stakeholders and donors meeting in Abuja. He explained that the ongoing programme—Operation Safe Corridor—based in Mallam Sidi, Gombe State, has so far graduated more than 2,600 low-risk former insurgents. The initiative provides psychosocial support, vocational training, and reintegration assistance to facilitate their return to society. “Currently, there are over 300 clients…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has raised alarm over what it described as an increasing trend of lobbying and unofficial influence-seeking by some officers for special promotions. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF expressed concern that the practice is being fueled by misleading media reports following the recent approval of accelerated promotions for selected officers. Adejobi clarified that the recent special promotions were not arbitrary but followed a structured reward system aimed at recognising officers who have exhibited exceptional performance, bravery, professional excellence, and dedication to duty. He emphasized that…