November 2025 – Page 187

Opposition Jittery Because Ododo Is Performing

06.11.2025

The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has said that the opposition in the state is jittery because Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is delivering on his promises and changing lives through visible, people-oriented projects. Fanwo stated this on Tuesday during the Monthly Ododo Media Awards held at the Ministry, where...

COSEYL Hails Passage Of Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Transition, Green Mobility Bill

06.11.2025

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), on Wednesday, expressed support for the recent advancement of the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. COSEYL made the expression in a statement issued in Abuja by the President General of the group, Comrade Goodluck Ibem. The statement reads:...

Court Dismisses Dangote’s Suit Against NMDPRA, NNPC Ltd, Others

06.11.2025

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, presided over by Justice Mohammed G. Umar, on Wednesday dismissed the suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and five others. The dismissal was sequel to a notice of discontinuance...

Nigeria Unveils Bold Social Transformation Blueprint At Global Summit

06.11.2025

Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to inclusive social development and people-centered governance at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD) held in Doha, Qatar. Delivering the country statement on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in a statement by her Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, Jonathan...

Judiciary Working To Destroy Nigeria’s Democracy – Bode George

06.11.2025

Former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has said that the October 31 FCT Federal High Court judgement against the party’s upcoming national convention is capable of setting Nigeria on fire. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, George said the judgment is an open recipe for anarchy and...

Musa Charges INEC Chairman On Integrity, Accountability

06.11.2025

…Says Anambra poll a litmus test The National Youth Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Auwal Muhammad Musa, has challenged the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, to match his public declarations of integrity and transparency with genuine, measurable action. In a letter addressed to...

Customs Launches Electronic Cargo Tracking System To Boost Trade, Security

06.11.2025

The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has launched the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS), a digital innovation aimed at enhancing national security, boosting revenue generation, and facilitating seamless trade across Nigeria’s ports. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Tunde Ayagbalo said in a statement on Wednesday that the pilot phase of...

ASUU Unijos Blasts Education Minister, Accuses FG Of Insincerity

05.11.2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos Branch, has accused the Federal Government and the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, of deceit, negligence, and lack of genuine commitment to addressing the lingering issues confronting the nation’s public universities. In a strong Press statement signed and issued on Wednesday by the Unijos...

Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Transition Bill Scales Second Reading In Senate

05.11.2025

The Senate, on Wednesday, passed for second reading the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by a former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North). The bill, among other things, seeks to establish a comprehensive national framework for the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), promote local manufacturing, ensure environmental sustainability,...

Plateau ALGON Award Contract Of N700m For Building Of Anatomy Laboratory

05.11.2025

The Plateau State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has awarded a contract worth over 700 million to Debdans Multibiz Nigeria Limited for the construction of an Anatomy Laboratory for the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Plateau State University, Bokkos. The Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Hon...