Governor Charles Soludo has urged strict accountability for INEC officials who violate electoral laws, insisting that prosecution and transparency are vital to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and build public trust in the electoral process.
The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has denied reports questioning the academic credentials of its Minister, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, insisting that he graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in 1985 and describing the controversy as politically motivated.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined an application by Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, seeking to restrain the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), from releasing or tampering with his academic records.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly appointed Permanent Secretary, Mr. Austin Ezekiel-Hart, to remain professional, uphold civil service ethics, and reject any act of illegality, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to due process, transparency, and merit-based governance.
Okocha’s caution against probing Ibas has sparked a fresh debate in Rivers State over whether peacebuilding or accountability should take precedence in governance.
Ondo State Police and the Amotekun Corps have launched a coordinated rescue operation following the midnight abduction of a nine-year-old boy in Ose Local Government Area.
Residents of Efut Efio-Ene Community in Cross River State have raised concerns over worsening flooding, saying the recurring disaster has destroyed homes, farmlands and livelihoods while forcing many families from their properties.
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector have called for innovative electricity pricing frameworks and targeted subsidy models to support sustainable energy supply as states take on greater regulatory responsibilities.
Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has awarded a university scholarship to Victor Obasi, the highest-scoring candidate from Ebonyi State in the 2026 UTME, in recognition of his outstanding academic performance.