The trial of former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswan before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja was on Monday, September 22, 2025 stalled due to defendant’s inability to commence his defence. Suswan, alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia, is facing prosecution by the […]
Day: September 22, 2025
Solid Minerals:FG Revokes 1,263 Licenses to Enforce Compliance and Boost Mining Efficiency
The Federal Government has revoked 1,263 mineral licenses due to defaults in the payment of annual service fees. This decisive step, covering exploration, quarrying, small-scale, and large-scale mining operations, underscores the administration’s determination to enforce compliance and improve efficiency in the solid minerals sector. Among the revoked titles are 584 […]
INEC Publishes Final Voters list ; Clears 17 Political Parties For February 21st 2026 FCT Council Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of candidates for the February 21, 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council Elections, confirming that 17 political parties were cleared to contest. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement. […]
Optimise Seaports And Create Jobs : Gov Fubara Tells NPA Board,Mgt
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has lamented the economic losses suffered by the state and the nation due to the underutilisation of the Port Harcourt and Onne seaports, warning that unless their capacities are fully harnessed, Rivers State and Nigeria will continue to miss out on jobs, investments, and […]
Top Contenders Vying For Ballon d’Or (Full List)
By Barth Ikiebe with Agency Reports The world’s top male and female footballers will be crowned this Monday at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. Held at the Théâtre du Châtelet, the event will reveal the winners of the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards, recognising the best performers […]