LASTMA Handles 2,843 Public Calls in One Month, Opens Complaint Centre in Oshodi The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA says its newly launched 3367 toll-free call centre received 2,843 public engagements within its first 30 days of operation, describing the response as a sign of growing public confidence in the agency’s drive to improve […]

Stella Monye The “Samba Queen” Who Chose Motherhood Over Stardom and Helped Shape Nigerian Music Long before Afrobeats became a global phenomenon, Nigerian singer Stella Monye was already creating a path for the sound’s future generation. Known as the “Samba Queen,” Monye’s musical journey began with a remarkable rise in the 1980s, earning widespread recognition […]

Ondo Speaker Oladiji Says Removal Bid Is Political, Claims Lawmakers Want Him Out Before 2027 The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has alleged that the ongoing move by some lawmakers to remove him from office is politically motivated, claiming the objective is to prevent him from returning as Speaker after […]

15 Construction Workers Escape Death as Two-Storey Building Collapses in Sokoto Fifteen construction workers on Wednesday narrowly escaped death after a two-storey building under construction collapsed in the Unguwar Rogo area along Bauchi Road in Sokoto metropolis. The incident, which occurred during ongoing construction work, triggered an emergency response after authorities received a distress call […]

Reps Conclude PFIPC Probe Without Gbajabiamila Testimony, Await ICPC Findings The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council PFIPC has concluded its public hearings without receiving testimony from Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the council’s self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeyemi Adeniyi. The committee said it would rely […]

Opposition Parties Urge Tinubu Government to Focus on Insecurity and Economic Challenges Opposition parties in Nigeria have called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize tackling rising insecurity and economic difficulties facing citizens instead of focusing on political disputes and future electoral ambitions. The parties criticized what they described as a misplaced focus on political battles, […]

U.S. Ends Routine Visa Processing at Abuja Embassy and 24 Other African Missions The United States has announced that routine visa processing at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic missions across Africa will end from August 1, 2026, as part of a major restructuring of its overseas consular operations. The U.S. Department of […]

Osun Government Accuses Police of Unlawful Raids on Officials’ Homes The Osun State Government has accused the Osun State Police Command of carrying out what it described as a series of unlawful invasions and attacks on the homes of senior government officials without obtaining proper search warrants. According to the state government, the latest incident […]

Oshiomhole Accuses Umahi of Neglecting Edo, Delta Federal Roads Senator Adams Oshiomhole has accused the Minister of Works, David Umahi, of neglecting critical federal road projects in Edo and Delta states, calling on the Senate to intervene and ensure a more equitable distribution of road infrastructure projects across the country. Speaking during Senate proceedings, Oshiomhole […]

African Policymakers, Business Leaders Gather in Abuja for Emerging Markets Forum The headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN in Abuja is hosting the 7th African Emerging Markets Forum, bringing together leading financial policymakers, government officials, and business executives from across the continent to discuss strategies for economic resilience, investment growth, and financial stability. […]

Tinubu Approves ₦46 Billion for Reconstruction of Kano Airport Runway President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦46 billion for the reconstruction of the second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, as part of efforts to improve aviation infrastructure and enhance the airport’s operational capacity. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed […]

Reps Consider Mandatory Six-Monthly Drug Tests for Truck Drivers Over Safety Concerns The House of Representatives is considering a bill that would require truck drivers, particularly those operating heavy-duty vehicles, to undergo drug tests every six months as part of efforts to address road accidents linked to substance abuse. The proposed legislation follows concerns raised […]

Accord Party Applauds Court of Appeal Verdict Nullifying Deregistration Order The Accord Party has welcomed the judgment of the Court of Appeal which overturned a Federal High Court ruling that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to deregister the party and four other political parties. The party described the appellate court’s decision as a […]

Atiku Accuses Tinubu Administration of Fiscal Mismanagement Over ₦12.62 Trillion 2024 Borrowing Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of poor fiscal management over the Federal Government’s reported ₦12.62 trillion borrowing in 2024. Atiku described the borrowing figure as evidence […]

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has donated more than four vehicles and other campaign materials to support the governorship ambition of Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 Ogun State governorship election. The donation, presented during a gathering of party supporters, is intended to strengthen […]

The two surveillance aircraft procured by the Oyo State Government to strengthen intelligence gathering and aerial security operations have arrived in Ibadan, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to enhance its security architecture. The aircraft, flown into the state by Nigerian Air Force pilots, are expected to improve real-time surveillance, intelligence collection, and […]

The Court of Appeal’s decision restoring the registration of five political parties has sparked widespread political reactions, with opposition leaders describing the ruling as a significant victory for Nigeria’s democracy and a major boost for political pluralism ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appellate court set aside the earlier Federal High Court judgment that […]

Political Parties Intensify Running Mate Selection Ahead of 2027 Governorship Elections Political parties across Nigeria have stepped up efforts to select deputy governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 governorship elections, with the process emerging as one of the final and most contentious stages of the electoral preparations. Following the conclusion of party primaries in several […]

Tinubu Orders Security Forces to Hunt Down Perpetrators of Kaduna Attack President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations aimed at tracking down those responsible for the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The directive […]

Sowore Withdraws Plan to Call DSS DG as Witness in Alleged Defamation Trial Human rights activist and African Action Congress AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has withdrawn his plan to call the Director-General of the Department of State Services DSS, Adeola Ajayi, as a witness in his ongoing alleged defamation trial before the Federal High […]

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Peace, Security and Democracy at AU Meeting Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to promoting regional peace, security, and democratic values during discussions at an African Union AUmeeting focused on strengthening cooperation among member states. The country reaffirmed its continued support for initiatives aimed at maintaining stability across Africa, addressing security […]

Nigeria Deepens Trade Relations With Canada, Engages Guinness Nigeria on Investment Expansion The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s trade and investment partnerships with Canada while engaging major private-sector stakeholders, including Guinness Nigeria, on opportunities for expanding investment and economic growth. The government said the engagements are part of broader efforts to attract […]

Nigeria Advances Gender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting Framework With UN Women Support The Federal Government has strengthened collaboration with UN Women to advance gender responsive planning and budgeting practices aimed at ensuring that public policies and resource allocation better address the needs of women, men, girls and boys. The initiative focuses on integrating gender considerations into […]

FG Strengthens Fiscal-Monetary Coordination to Support Economic Stability The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities as part of efforts to promote economic stability and strengthen Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment. The government said closer collaboration among key economic institutions would help align policies, improve financial planning and address challenges […]