December 12, 2025

Otti Names Meribole Acting SSG as Kalu Takes Leave

  Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Meribole as the Acting Secretary to the State Government (SSG), following the approval for Professor Kenneth Kalu, the current SSG, to proceed on a leave of absence. The appointment
December 12, 2025

Ngige Docked in Abuja Over Alleged Contract Racketeering

  Former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, was on Friday arraigned before an FCT High Court in Gwarimpa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged contract fraud and gratification. Ngige, who also served as
December 12, 2025

ADC berates Senate over ‘frivolous’ ambassadorial screening

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Senate for what it described as the trivial handling of Thursday’s ambassadorial screening of high-profile nominees. During the session, the Red Chamber allowed several nominees — including Femi Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri
December 12, 2025

Reps Advance Bill to Establish Armed Forces Medical College

  The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking the establishment of an Armed Forces Medical College to boost the nation’s military healthcare capacity. The proposal, sponsored by Babajimi Benson, who represents Ikorodu Federal Constituency