Wike to contractor: Employ Locals to feed their families
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the contractor executing a road project in the Kwali Area Council of Abuja to employ locals. Wike gave the directive while inaugurating the construction of a 15-kilometre road…
Lawmaker Warns Detractors Against Interference in Rivers State Politics
A lawmaker representing Abua/Odua and Ahoada East Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Mr. Solomon Bob has urged aggrieved politicians to stop putting Rivers State in a bad light. Mr. Bob in a press briefing in Abuja, said that a mercenary…
CDA News updates you need to know Thursday morning.
Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Senate on Wednesday declared the seat of Governor Monday Okpebholo vacant. The Senate also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election to…
Police arrest two suspects with 25 stolen phones in Borno
The Borno State Police Command has arrested two suspects Ibrahim Abubako 18, and Ibrahim Mohammed 18 with 25 stolen phones. A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, on Wednesday, said the suspects have confessed to snatching…
NTA Correspondent Arrested Over Okpebholo’s Budget Broadcast Gaffe
In an outrageous turn of events today, an NTA correspondent covering the live broadcast of the budget presentation was arrested after defying a security directive to halt the stream. The incident unfolded when the Governor’s security aides, accompanied by his…
Tinubu commits to diplomacy for Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso’s ECOWAS reintegration
President Bola Tinubu has stated that the interest and welfare of the citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger remain a priority for the leaders of ECOWAS. The President made this remark on Wednesday during a meeting with the President…
I no longer manage Emmanuella, Success, Mark Angel reveals
Popular Nigerian comedian, Mark Angel, has announced that he is no longer managing the careers of young comedians Emmanuella and Success. This development follows recent controversy involving former crew member Denilson Igwe, who accused Mark Angel of financial exploitation. However,…
Loyalists, associates, friends plan to shut down Rivers on Wike’s birthday
Staunch loyalists, associates, and friends of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, are reportedly planning to shut down Rivers State, particularly Port Harcourt, in a grand celebration of his birthday. The occasion is being organized…
Lagos health workers embark on 3-day strike over salary adjustment
The coalition of health sector unions in Lagos state commenced a three-day warning strike on Wednesday, protesting the non-implementation of adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The unions involved include the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives…
Senate declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s seat vacant
The Senate on Wednesday declared the seat of Governor Monday Okpebholo vacant. The Senate also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election to fill the vacancy. The seat of Okpebholo, who represented Edo Central Senatorial District,…