Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday led a protest at the National Assembly in Abuja, demanding the restoration of “real-time” electronic transmission of election results in the proposed Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The protest, tagged “Occupy the National Assembly,” drew hundreds of supporters from the Obidient Movement and various civil society organisations. Demonstrators described the removal of the phrase “real-time” from the bill as a threat to […]

The Federal Government has announced plans to commence a one-megawatt solar electrification project at the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), in Oyo State, in a major boost to the institution’s infrastructure and energy supply. The project, facilitated by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), forms part of a nationwide initiative aimed at providing sustainable and reliable electricity to 16 federal universities. FUNATO is among the beneficiaries selected in […]

Popular Nigerian actress, Faithia Williams Balogun, has announced the death of her mother. The actress disclosed the sad news on Monday, just hours after celebrating her 55th birthday in Lagos. She revealed that her mother passed away on the eve of her birthday party on Sunday, but the information was deliberately withheld from her until after the celebration. Faithia shared the announcement in an emotional message, urging her fans, friends, […]

There are indications of a possible easing of the political tensions in Rivers State following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday night, also had in attendance some political leaders from Rivers State. Although details of the discussions were not officially disclosed, the […]