October 2025 – Page 189

Host Communities Commend FG For Establishing HCDTs

04.10.2025

Oil-bearing Communities in Bayelsa State, popularly known as Host communities, have commended the Federal Government for passing the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIA) into Law, adding that the passage has brought succour to the host communities. Recall that through the establishment of PIA, a trust was set up known as Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT), where...

Reps C’ttee On Insurance, NICO, NUDC Hold 3rd Quarter Retreat

04.10.2025

…urges other committee to come to Borno The House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actual Matters, in collaboration with the National Insurance Commission (NICOM) and Nigerian Deposit Insurance Commission (NUDC), holds a two-day retreat in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. Paying a courtesy call on Governor Babagana Zulum at the Government House, Maiduguri and...

Tinubu Lauds Otti Over Transformation Of Abia

04.10.2025

The ongoing transformation in Abia State, especially in road and building infrastructure, has caught the admiration of President Bola Tinubu, who was in the State to commission some of the projects completed by Governor Alex Otti. At a reception organised in his honour at the Enyimba stadium, Aba, after commissioning the renovated Dr Michael Okpara...

National Theatre Comes Back To Life With ‘Fela & The Kalakuta Queens’

04.10.2025

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, roared back to life on October 1, 2025, following years of renovation, with a dazzling blend of music, theatre, and celebration befitting Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by his wife, Senator Oluremi, led...

Presidency Rebukes US Senator Over Religious Persecution Claims

04.10.2025

The Nigerian government has strongly rejected claims by United States Senator, Ted Cruz alleging that officials in Nigeria are “ignoring and facilitating the mass murder of Christians by Islamist jihadists.” Senator Cruz, in a post on his official X handle, said: “Officials in Nigeria are ignoring and even facilitating the mass murder of Christians by...

Benue Govt Delegation Visits Victims, Assures Of Justice

04.10.2025

…Monarchs seek withdrawal of soldiers, deployment of policemen to safeguard villages…Says Army protecting killer herdsmen, attacking innocent inhabitants A high-powered delegation comprising government officials and security experts on Thursday visited Kwande Local Government Area to condole the people over the recent military attack on innocent citizens and assess the level of damage caused. The delegation...

2027: Atiku Has Proven To Be Anti-Democrat – Okechukwu

04.10.2025

One of the founding members of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has said that a comment credited to the 2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, to support a younger candidate who emerges victoriously through party primary in the 2027 presidential election is a prove that he is...

Quality Assurance, Regulatory Oversight Will Boost Education In Africa

04.10.2025

Pro-Chancellor, Chairman Governing Council, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof. Jide Owoeye, has identified the strengthening of regulatory oversight in the education sector, quality assurance and collaboration between private and public universities as parameters for the transformation of Africa. He also called on governments, private sectors, and regional bodies to continue to implement and...

Family Warns Govt, Ruling House Over Move To Install Monarch Amid Court Case

04.10.2025

The Olowookere Royal Family has cautioned against the installation of a monarch in Araromi-Obo, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, Ekiti State, despite a pending appeal at the Supreme Court. The dispute originated when the opposing family challenged the legitimacy of the late monarch’s ascension to the throne. They argued that his ruling lineage should no longer...

Appreciate Tinubu For Funding Projects In Abia, Others, Kalu Tells S’East

04.10.2025

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has urged the Abia State government and the South-East region to give credit to President Bola Tinubu for ensuring that funds were made available for the execution of projects. Speaking during the commissioning of projects in Aba, Abia State, on Friday, Kalu commended Governor...