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The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on International Boundary Dispute has ordered the immediate halt of the demarcation exercise that would cede Sina Area in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State to the Republic of Cameroon. The committee, led by Hon Beni Lar, made the ruling during a hearing on boundary hotspots along…
Ondo State Governor, Olurotimi Akeredolu, has terminated the appointments of all media aides seconded to the office of the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, with immediate effect. The affected aides are Press Secretary to the Governor, Kenneth Odusola; Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media) Oladipupo Okunniga; and Special Assistant to the Governor (Photography) Samson Abayomi…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) successfully processed a backlog of nearly 60,000 passport applications in just four working days, according to Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior. He made the announcement during a courtesy visit by Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The backlog clearance was a response to a two-week…
Chaos and violence erupted in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as two factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) clashed. The clash occurred on Sapele Crescent, off Ladoke Akintola Boulevard, Garki II, Abuja. The conflict highlights an ongoing dispute within the NURTW, which observers argue requires urgent government…
In its ongoing efforts to regulate and oversee the digital lending sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has taken action against 37 illegal loan apps. This recent move has increased the number of fully approved loan apps to 164, up from the previous 154. Here is…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, announced that the sit-at-home order enforced by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) across South-Eastern states in Nigeria has come to an end. This development follows months of heightened efforts by the Nigerian military and collaboration with various stakeholders to restore normalcy in the region. The…
The Indonesian ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Usra Harahap, has expressed a keen interest in strengthening relations with the government of Enugu State, Nigeria. He led a delegation from the Republic of Indonesia on a business and working visit to Governor Peter Mbah at the Government House in Enugu. During the visit, the ambassador discussed areas…
In a significant legal development, the Imo State National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal has disqualified a member of the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere, who represented the Ideato North/South Federal Constituency. This decision was based on the grounds of his invalid nomination as a candidate. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the…
The British High Commission in Nigeria has announced the opening of a new temporary submission centre for UK visas in Enugu State, starting from September 13, 2023. This new centre will operate out of the Omedel Luxury Hotel in Independence Layout, Enugu, offering a twice-a-week service. Applicants will be able to select Enugu as their…
In a surprising turn of events on Nigeria’s biggest reality TV show, the BBNaija All-Stars edition, two participants, Kim Oprah and housemate Doyin, have been unceremoniously ousted from the house. With just three weeks remaining until the conclusion of the show, this double eviction has left the house in a state of shock and uncertainty….