Port Harcourt, Rivers State – The Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill 27 vacant seats in the Assembly. This announcement follows the dismissal of a lawsuit that had been blocking the election process. The political…
Berlin, Germany – A new law, known as the Self-Determination Act, came into effect on Friday in Germany, marking a significant shift in how individuals can change their gender and first name on official documents. The law, championed by Germany’s centre-left coalition, simplifies the process, allowing individuals to declare their gender and preferred name at…
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has received a key recommendation from the National Economic Council (NEC) advising that the recently proposed tax reform bills, currently before the National Assembly, be temporarily withdrawn for further consultation. The recommendation aims to foster a broader dialogue and ensure that all potential concerns are addressed through engagement with…
Calabar, Cross River State – Ahead of the Local Government Elections set for Saturday, November 2, 2024, the Cross River State Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has issued an order restricting movement across all 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the state. The restriction will take effect from 6:00 am…
Abuja, Nigeria – Mr Martins Otse, popularly known as VDM, is scheduled to appear in court today on charges of impersonation linked to the unauthorised use of Nigeria Police Force uniforms. The case follows a viral social media video in which Otse allegedly donned police attire without permission, raising concerns about the misuse of official…
Calabar, Cross River State – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has delivered over 30 boats to riverine communities across Cross River State, providing critical support to residents recovering from recent severe flooding. This development, announced by Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, the Commissioner representing Cross River State on the NDDC board, is aimed at alleviating…
