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Politics

All 31 Proposals to Create New States Fail to Meet Requirements -Reps

Benjamin Kalu told a constitution review retreat in Ikot Ekpene that the House has also received over 200 alteration bills.

Politics

Delta State Government Demotes Engineers Over Fraudulent Project Certification

A disciplinary committee found the two guilty of corruption and dishonesty, with their next promotions delayed until 2027 and 2028.

Politics

Delta Govt to Disburse ₦1 Billion Loan Scheme for MSMEs

The Bank of Industry will manage the single-digit interest fund, with stakeholder engagement planned before disbursement to entrepreneurs lacking bank credit.

Politics

Delta Govt to Disburse ₦1 Billion Loan Scheme for MSMEs

The Bank of Industry will manage the single-digit-interest fund, with stakeholder engagement planned before disbursement to entrepreneurs lacking bank credit.

Politics

“I Am Not Afraid of You” – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Confronts Akpabio Over Seating Dispute

The Kogi Central senator refused to leave her old seat, halting plenary, while Akpabio insisted the reassignment was procedural.

Culture

Court Grants Portable N2m Bail Over Assault Charges

The singer pleaded not guilty to five counts, including assault on three town planners, with trial adjourned to March 5.

Politics

Tinubu Appoints New Chairman and Members to National Assembly Service Commission

Reports

U.S. Court Grants Bail to Yoruba Monarch in $4.2 Million Fraud Case

Judge Boyko freed the 62-year-old Apetu of Ipetumodu on $20,000 bail and seized his Nigerian and U.S. passports until trial ends.

News

Local Government Chairmen Must Be Accountable, No Immunity For Them -EFCC

Olukoyede told a Gombe summit that councils deliver little despite big allocations, and announced a new fraud risk assessment department.

Politics

We Are Not Funding Boko Haram- US Govt

Ambassador Richard Mills told governors in Abuja that strict safeguards block US aid from terrorists, and any diversion evidence would be investigated.

News

NERC Imposes Fines for Meter Bypass, Set New Reconnection Fees

Distribution companies must also reconnect paying customers within 48 hours or compensate them for delays caused by their failure.

Reports

Court Orders EFCC to Probe Omatsuli’s Medical Claims in NDDC’s N3.6bn Fraud Case

Justice Daniel Osiagor declined to order the ex-NDDC director's arrest but warned a warrant follows if the reports prove false.

News

Suspects Linked to Anambra Lawmaker’s Murder Escape Custody

The pair fled during an operation that netted a vehicle receiver and two stolen cars, police say.

Reports

Netherlands To Return 119 Bronzes To Benin Kingdom

Dutch and Nigerian officials sign the transfer today, with 113 pieces from the state collection and six from Rotterdam.

Politics

“Day of reckoning is coming” Amaewhule-Led Rivers Assembly Tells Governor Fubara

Amaewhule accused Fubara of financial recklessness and called serving commissioners impostors, but the state government questioned his legitimacy.

Politics

Cross River Govt Confirms It Has Taken Over Tinapa Resort

Governor Otu says the state paid AMCON an undisclosed sum without loans, and plans to revive the resort and other idle industries.

Reports

Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 24.48% in January 2025

The statistician general said the rebased consumer price index also cut food inflation to 26.08% from 39.84% in December.

Culture

Police Declares Singer Portable Wanted

Police say the singer fled after an armed attack on three ministry officials in Ota, while nine associates face charges.