Osun Declares Work-Free Day for Public Servants to Collect PVCs The Osun State Government has declared a work-free day for public servants to enable workers to collect their Permanent Voter Cards PVCs as part of efforts to encourage civic participation. The directive applies to all categories of state public servants, including local government employees and […]

EFCC Witnesses’ Absence Delays N5.6bn Corruption Trial Against Former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed The trial of former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over an alleged N5.6 billion corruption case has been adjourned after witnesses from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC failed to appear in court. The absence of the prosecution witnesses prevented proceedings […]

Lagos Government Warns of Traffic Disruptions as Kara Bridge Repairs Begin The Lagos State Government has alerted motorists to expect traffic disruptions along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as repair works on the Kara Bridge are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 28. The planned maintenance work is expected to affect movement around the Kara Bridge axis, […]

Reps Committee Directs IGP to Produce Disputed PFIPC Director General Within 48 Hours The House of Representatives Public Petitions and Fundamental Institutions and Public Interest Committee PFIPC has directed the Inspector-General of Police IGP to produce Mr. Adeyemi Martin before the committee within 48 hours as part of its ongoing investigation into a disputed appointment […]

Tinubu Welcomes Hanga and Gaya to APC as Kano Political Realignment Intensifies President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally received Senator Rufai Hanga and former Senator Kabiru Gaya into the All Progressives Congress APC at the State House, Abuja, in a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections. The two Kano political figures were […]

Students Feared Trapped as Private Hostel Near Oko Polytechnic Collapses A three-storey private hostel accommodating students of the Federal Polytechnic Oko has collapsed in Amokpala, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, leaving an unknown number of occupants feared trapped beneath the rubble. The building, identified as Elite Five Star Lodge, reportedly collapsed late […]

Mary Habila SOKAPU Explains ₦20bn Compensation Demand, Pushes for Probe Into Death The Southern Kaduna Peoples United Association SOKAPU has explained that its ₦20 billion compensation demand over the death of Mary Habila is linked to damages that may arise if investigations establish any element of criminality in the matter. SOKAPU President Samuel Tabara said […]

Nigerian Army Rescues Two Kidnap Victims in Taraba Operation Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke OPWS, have rescued two kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The rescue operation followed credible intelligence reports about the activities of armed criminal […]

Davido Gifts Former DMW Signee Mayorkun Brand New Tesla Cybertruck Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his former Davido Music Worldwide DMW signee, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, better known as Mayorkun, a brand new Tesla Cybertruck. The singer revealed the surprise gift in a post shared on his Instagram Story, where he […]

Peter Obi Pledges to Cut Government Spending, Scrap Costly Privileges If Elected President in 2027 Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress NDC, Peter Obi, has promised to reduce the cost of governance, eliminate what he described as unnecessary political privileges and introduce major reforms if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027. Speaking during an interview, […]

How President Tinubu Is Redrawing the South-East Political Map Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Special Duties Director of Communications, Renewed Hope Ambassadors President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is reshaping the political landscape of Nigeria’s South-East through a combination of infrastructure investments, policy initiatives and renewed engagement with the region’s stakeholders. The […]

Electricity Subsidy Debt Rises to ₦1.78 Trillion as Atiku Unveils Power Reform Plan Nigeria’s electricity subsidy debt has climbed to ₦1.78 trillion, intensifying concerns over the financial sustainability of the country’s power sector as mounting obligations to electricity generation companies and gas suppliers continue to strain operations. Industry stakeholders warn that the growing subsidy burden, […]

SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged Failure to Account for ₦211 Trillion in 2023 Financial StatementsThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project SERAP has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPCL at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to compel the state-owned oil company to explain and account for ₦211 trillion recorded […]

INEC Ends Nationwide Voter Registration Amid Concerns Over 2027 Election Readiness The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has concluded its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercise despite calls from opposition political parties and civil society organisations for an extension, citing concerns over technical glitches, access challenges and preparations for the 2027 general elections. INEC maintained […]

Analysis Faults Tinubu’s Budgeting Process Over Transparency, Fiscal Discipline An analysis of Nigeria’s public finance system has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s budgeting process, alleging that repeated budget revisions, overlapping budget implementation, and weakened fiscal discipline are undermining transparency, accountability, and legislative oversight. The report argued that the increasing practice of extending and revising national budgets […]

No Kobo Spent on PFIPC Budget, Budget Office Tells Reps The Federal Government has told the House of Representatives that no money has been spent from the budget allocated to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council PFIPC, following claims that the council’s accounts had not received any inflows or remittances. The clarification came during […]

NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Crackdown on Banned Sachet and Small PET Bottle Alcohol The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has commenced a nationwide enforcement exercise to remove alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml from the Nigerian market. The move reinforces the Federal Government’s ban on the production, […]

Tinubu Declares Nigeria Has Entered Golden Era, Praises Governors for Supporting Economic Reforms President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has entered a “golden era” of economic transformation, commending state governors for embracing the reforms introduced by his administration. The President said the cooperation between the Federal Government and state governments has been critical to […]

FG Partners Enugu to Drive Industrial Growth and Attract Investment The Federal Government has strengthened its partnership with the Enugu State Government as part of efforts to promote industrial development, expand investment opportunities and accelerate economic growth in the South-East region. The collaboration is aimed at creating a stronger investment environment through improved infrastructure, support […]

Nigeria Begins Training of First Batch of Smart Meter Installers to Accelerate Electricity Reform The Federal Government has commenced the training of the first batch of smart meter installers as part of efforts to fast-track nationwide smart meter deployment and improve transparency in Nigeria’s electricity sector. The initiative, launched under the government’s power sector reform […]

Nigeria Gaining Global Recognition Through Reforms, Tinubu Says President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is receiving increased international recognition as a result of the reforms introduced by his administration, describing the country’s economic transformation efforts as evidence of renewed confidence in its future. The President stated that the government’s policies were aimed at repositioning Nigeria […]

CAN Opposes Proposed Ban on Preaching in Commercial Vehicles, Cites Constitutional Rights The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, South-West region, has opposed the proposed ban on preaching inside commercial vehicles, arguing that the measure could infringe on Nigerians’ constitutional rights to freedom of religion and expression. The group called for a review of the legislation […]

Presidency Accuses Atiku of Undermining Nigeria with U.S. Anti Tinubu Lobbying The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of undermining Nigeria’s sovereignty by allegedly lobbying officials in the United States against President Bola Tinubu, escalating political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The allegations were made in a statement by the President’s […]

House Passes Landmark State Police Bill, Moves to Decentralise Nigeria’s Policing System The House of Representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services, marking the most significant legislative step yet towards decentralising Nigeria’s policing system after years of national debate over security reforms. The bill, titled the Constitution of the […]