The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hailed women for their invaluable contributions to the society, saying; “as pillars of our homes and considering their roles in our society, they are worthy to be celebrated.” The Minister, in his goodwill message on this year’s International Women’s Day, expressed appreciation to women, especially those in the FCT for what he described as their unique roles. Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement in Milan, Italy, that “Under Wike, as the FCT Minister, women will always get their…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has denied reports that its members are backing a presidential ticket featuring former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, for the 2027 elections. In a statement released on Saturday by the Forum’s Director General, Emmanuel Agbo, the governors, led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, reaffirmed their commitment to supporting only the candidate who legitimately emerges from the party’s primaries. Recent reports (excluding The PUNCH) had suggested that five PDP governors were endorsing an El-Rufai/Obi ticket within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, the Forum condemned…
A Customary Court in Rumuogba, Rivers State, has ruled that Mrs. Kate Ngbor must stop using her former husband’s surname, more than a decade after their divorce. The case, filed by Chief Sam Ngbor under suit number OCC/9/2021, sought a legal order to prevent his ex-wife from continuing to bear his name. Following arguments from both parties’ legal representatives, the court, chaired by H.A. Nnokam alongside member L.G. Wokeh, granted the request. The ruling declared that Mrs. Ngbor had no legal right to use the surname “Ngbor” or any variation of it without her former husband’s permission. The court ordered…
A man in Pakistan has been charged with murder for allegedly killing a WhatsApp group administrator who removed him from the chat, police reported on Saturday. The victim, Mushtaq Ahmed, was shot dead on Thursday evening in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which shares a border with Afghanistan and has a history of sectarian violence. According to police records and a local police official, a suspect identified as Ashfaq has been charged in connection with the killing. Mushtaq had reportedly removed Ashfaq from the group following a disagreement, as stated in a report by the victim’s brother. The…
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old student of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, for unlawful possession of firearms. The suspect, Chidozie Humble, a 300-level student in the Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology, was apprehended following an intelligence-led operation by the Serious Crime Investigation Squad (SCISSORS). According to a statement issued on Friday by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Maureen Chinaka, officers recovered three locally made pistols and one English CZECH SCORPION pistol from his room at Royal Heritage Lodge, Umudike, Ikwuano LGA. The arrest took place on March 5, 2025, around 10:50 a.m. The police…
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Chief Obasi Lawson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria. He was kidnapped by gunmen in Azumini, Abia State. In a statement on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the incident happened on March 4, 2025, around 7:00 p.m. She explained that armed men in a dark blue Sienna intercepted Lawson’s convoy while he was traveling to Port Harcourt through Azumini Ndoki in Ukwa East Local Government Area. The gunmen opened fire, prompting a response from security…
Today, we celebrate your strength, resilience, and the countless ways you inspire the world. Your dreams are valid, your voice matters, and your efforts are paving the way for a brighter future. No matter the challenges you face, remember that you are powerful beyond measure and capable of achieving anything you set your mind to. Keep rising above limitations, keep breaking barriers, and never stop believing in yourself. The world needs your light, your wisdom, and your courage. You are not just enough — you are extraordinary! Let this day remind you of your limitless potential. Keep pushing forward, keep…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi Central) by the Senate, describing it as an attempt to suppress transparency and accountability. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months following allegations of misconduct against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement issued in Abuja, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba criticized the Senate leadership, calling the suspension a desperate move to shield Akpabio from scrutiny. The party urged the Senate to reinstate Akpoti-Uduaghan immediately and conduct an open investigation into the allegations. It argued that suspending her without a thorough inquiry into the sexual…
A coalition of women’s organizations, under the banner of the Coalition of Women in Governance, has called for the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP/Kogi Central), condemning her six-month suspension as unjust and undemocratic. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the group’s spokesperson, Zainab Mohammed, criticized the suspension, stating that it violates both parliamentary ethics and judicial authority. She argued that silencing a duly elected senator not only undermines democracy but also sets a dangerous precedent. “Our national anthem speaks of building a nation where peace and justice shall reign, yet we are witnessing the suppression…
Christian leaders in Southern Kaduna have raised concerns over the increasing attacks on clergymen in the region, following the recent abduction and killing of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan. The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) decried the repeated targeting of religious figures, describing it as a disturbing trend that demands urgent intervention. In a statement, SKCLA chairman, Apostle Emmanuel Kure, expressed grief over Okechukwu’s death and recalled similar incidents, including the 2022 abduction and murder of Rev. Fr. John Cheitnum and the assassination of Pastor Musa Mairiga of ECWA Church. He questioned whether these…