Month: May 2025

Nigerian Law School PH Student Dies By Suicide After Alleged Bullying — Whistleblower Claims He Was Forced To Apologize Publicly

A male student at the Nigerian Law School’s Port Harcourt campus has reportedly died by suicide, following allegations of severe bullying and institutional neglect. According to a student whistleblower who spoke through an anonymous account, the deceased had repeatedly raised…

I love PDP, but it’s time to progressively move – Gov Eno

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has hinted at potentially leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating it’s time to “progressively move” despite his affection for the party. Speaking at a state banquet marking his second year in office, Eno…

House Of Reps Summons Exams Body WAEC In 24 Hours For Questioning ‘Over Midnight Paper’

The House of Representatives has summoned the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to appear before it within 24 hours to address concerns over irregularities and complaints during the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The House Committee on Basic Education…

Kingibe tackles FCTA over ‘indiscriminate’ property sealing

Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has challenged the FCTA’s sealing of properties belonging to ground rent defaulters, describing the action as unconstitutional. In a statement, Kingibe argued that failure to pay ground rent is not grounds for…

27th MAY: Nsit Ubium Council Chairman Hon. Alfred Charles Celebrates with Children

The Chairman of Nsit Ubium Local Government Council, Hon. Alfred Charles, joined children across the area in celebrating the 2025 Children’s Day. The event, held at Ikot Edibon, featured the reading of the Governor’s address, during which Hon. Charles reaffirmed…

TROOPS DECIMATE SCORES OF INSURGENTS, RECOVER VBIED AND MOTORCYCLES IN FOILED ATTACK ON NEW MARTE

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have foiled an attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on their location in New Marte, Borno State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of May 27, 2025, was repelled by a combined effort…

GOV ENO OPENS NEW HEALTH FACILITY IN NSIT UBIUM …INSISTS 1000 NEW HEALTH WORKERS’ RECRUITMENT STRICTLY ON MERIT, PORTAL

Governor Umo Eno has assured that the Akwa Ibom State government will recruit 1000 medical workers based on merit, with the process strictly conducted through the state’s employment portal. He emphasized that the recruitment will be open to qualified individuals,…

Tinubu seeks Reps’ approval for $21.5bn external loan, ₦757.9bn pension bond

President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives, requesting legislative approval for a new external borrowing plan amounting to over $21.5 billion and a domestic bond issuance of ₦757.9 billion to settle outstanding pension liabilities. The borrowing plan…

Tinubu grants 14-day grace to PDP and others, pauses Wike’s property revocations

President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing sealing of properties belonging to ground rent defaulters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), granting a 14-day grace period for them to settle their outstanding obligations and regularize their documents. The FCT’s…

Reps withdraw compulsory voting bill after public outcry

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn a bill that proposed making voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. The bill, co-sponsored by Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, aimed to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to boost voter…