October 2025 – Page 91

PDP Convention: Anyanwu’s Forgery Allegation Reprehensible, Misleading

23.10.2025

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the allegation of document forgery made by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, describing it as reprehensible, misleading, and an attempt to malign the party’s leadership. BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, in a statement on Thursday, said it was an incontrovertible...

NIS Mobilises Critical Partners Against Cyber Threats

23.10.2025

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies and key partners in the national digital identity, migration data, and critical infrastructure ecosystem to strengthen the country’s defence against rising cyber threats. Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI), Kemi Nandap, made the call during the official launch of the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness...

Works Minister Condoles With Niger Govt

23.10.2025

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has commiserated with the government and people of Niger State over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that claimed more than 30 lives at Essa Village along the Lambata–Lapai–Bida Road on Tuesday. The incident occurred when residents were reportedly scooping fuel from a fallen tanker before it exploded. In...

BAT Ideological Group Unveils Handbook To Promote Tinubu’s Values

23.10.2025

The Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi, has described President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style as a masterclass in effective governance, defined by courageous decision-making and an unwavering commitment to good governance for all Nigerians. Speaking during the launch of the group’s handbook in Lagos, Atoyebi hailed Tinubu as an “enigma...

Ndidi Scores First Goal In Turkey

23.10.2025

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, on Wednesday night opened his goal account for Besiktas as the Turkish giants claimed a 2-0 victory over Konyaspor in their Super Lig clash at the Konya Buyuksehir Belediye Stadium. Ndidi, who was recently appointed as vice-captain of the club, played a crucial role in midfield alongside new captain Orkun Kökcü,...

Umahi Condoles With Victims’ Families, Niger

23.10.2025

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has joined other eminent Nigerians to condole the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago and the families of those who lost their loved ones in the tanker explosion at Essa Village, CH.97+000 along the Lambata-Lapai-Bida road in the state on Wednesday. The Minister spoke in a statement issued...

Nigerian Engineers Partner With Defence HQ On Infrastructure Projects

23.10.2025

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Defence Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation (DHQSE) to provide professional oversight and technical expertise for critical defence infrastructure projects. The collaboration aligns with the NSE’s strategic agenda, which prioritises quality assurance, effective project evaluation, and the promotion of engineering excellence...

Tinubu Urges Amupitan To Protect Nigeria’s Electoral Integrity

23.10.2025

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to defend the integrity of Nigeria’s elections, describing credible polls as the bedrock of any democracy. Speaking at the State House in Abuja shortly after administering the oath of office to the new INEC Chairman,...

APC Diaspora Hails Tinubu Over Appointment Of Doro As Minister

23.10.2025

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the diaspora have commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing one of their own, Dr. Bernard Doro, as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. Until his nomination, Doro served as an executive member of the APC in the United Kingdom. He was nominated on Tuesday to replace...

SDP Expels Nat’l Chairman, Youth Leader, Eight Others

23.10.2025

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled its suspended National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, the National Youth Leader, Mr. Ogbonna Chukwuma Uchechukwu, and the National Auditor, Mr. Clarkson Nnadi, from the party. Also expelled were Comrade Adamu Abubakar Modibbo, Alhaji Abubakar Dogara, Mr. Nuraddeen Bisalla, Mr. Solsuema Osaro,...