The political unrest in Rivers State has taken a dramatic turn as Florence Nwaeke, wife of former Head of Service Dr. George Nwaeke, has raised alarm over her husband’s sudden disappearance, fearing he may have been kidnapped. Her emotional plea comes just hours after he made damning allegations against suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Florence recounted her growing fears. “When he got to Abuja, he called to say he had landed. I said, ‘Thank God.’ But later, I saw an interview he granted online, and something was wrong,” she said. “That is not my husband. Nigerians,…
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The Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COFAAA), Nigeria Chapter, has taken a decisive step toward revitalizing the nation’s cocoa industry with its first-ever strategic meeting at Cocoa House, Akure, Ondo State. This milestone gathering followed the association’s official launch in Ibadan on February 12, 2025, bringing together key stakeholders determined to transform Nigeria into a dominant player in the global cocoa market. In a statement issued by Miss Oyindamola Oluwatosin Akande and made available to the National Update in Abuja, the meeting was described as a crucial platform for discussions on innovation, sustainability, and economic empowerment for Nigerian cocoa…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has strongly condemned the killing of travelers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, vowing that those responsible will face the full weight of the law. Visiting the town on Friday, March 28, 2025, the Governor expressed deep concern over the brutal attack, allegedly carried out by local vigilantes. According to reports, the victims were traveling from Port Harcourt when they were stopped, accused of criminal activity, and gruesomely murdered. Their vehicle was also set on fire. Governor Okpebholo decried the lawlessness of the act, emphasizing that no individual or group has the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of board chairmen for 23 federal agencies, including the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the National Automotive Development Council, while also naming a new Director-General for the National Agricultural Seed Council. In a major shake-up, the President appointed Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the Board Chairman of NTA. Additionally, Hon. Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari from Katsina State has been named the Director-General of the National Agricultural Seed Council. Other notable appointments include Chief Emma Eneukwu as Chairman of the National Automotive Development Council and Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team has intensified pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to formally serve her with the recall petition filed against her. In a letter from J.S. Okutepa SAN & Co., her lawyers accused INEC of unnecessary delays despite previous requests on March 24 and 25, 2025. They argued that withholding the petition and its accompanying documents undermines due process and denies the senator her right to a fair hearing. Citing the legal precedent set in the recall case of former Senator Dino Melaye, the legal team warned that failure to comply within 24 hours would…
The Federal Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformative impact on Nigeria’s creative sector as he marks his 73rd birthday on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Musawa described President Tinubu as a visionary leader whose administration has championed policies that have revitalized Nigeria’s cultural heritage, arts, and creative industries. She acknowledged his instrumental role in establishing the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, a move she called a “game-changer” for Nigeria’s creative landscape. Special adviser on media and publicity, Dr. Nneka Ikem Anibeze in a statement quoted the…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has condemned the gruesome killing of Northern travelers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. He has urged security agencies to take immediate action to arrest those responsible and ensure justice is served. According to reports, a mob intercepted a group of Hausa hunters traveling to Kano for the Sallah celebrations, forcefully searched their vehicle, and brutally murdered them. The incident has sparked outrage across the country, with calls for urgent intervention. Describing the killings as an attack on human dignity and the unity of Nigeria,…
The Office of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reacted to the controversy surrounding nursing students at the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, stating that their actions were simply expressions of excitement and not acts of indiscipline. The statement comes after reports surfaced that some nursing students faced disciplinary action following their enthusiastic display during the First Lady’s recent visit to the institution. While some criticized the students’ conduct, others argued that they were merely celebrating a rare moment with a national figure. Acknowledging the importance of discipline in academic institutions, the First Lady’s office emphasized…
**Says his Passion for Nigeria is Contagious The President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In a personally signed congratulatory message, Akpabio described President Tinubu’s passion for Nigeria’s progress as contagious, adding that his vision and dedication to national development continue to inspire millions. “Your Excellency, on behalf of my family, my constituents, the Senate, and the entire National Assembly, I extend my warmest wishes on your 73rd birthday. Today marks a significant milestone in your life, and I am honored…
The Northern Senators Forum has expressed deep grief over the recent tragic killings of innocent travelers in Uromi, Edo State, on Thursday, 27th March 2025. The attack, reportedly driven by suspicion and ethnic profiling, represents a grave injustice and a threat to our national unity. Chairman of the Forum Sen. Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, in a statement on Friday, said, “We firmly denounce this act of mob violence, which undermines the rule of law and the values of peace and coexistence that define our nation. Such incidents not only violate fundamental human rights but also set a dangerous precedent that must…