SERAP Urges Tinubu to Reject $1.08bn World Bank Loan, Investigate Missing Funds The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. Instead, the group urges the President to instruct the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate […]
Former Oyo Governor Victor Olunloyo Dies at 89 Chief Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former Governor of Oyo State and respected elder statesman, has passed away at the age of 89, just days shy of his 90th birthday. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. “With […]
President Bola Tinubu Tinubu to Commission FCT Projects in Area Councils for Second Anniversary – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu will commission key projects in at least one Area Council as part of activities to mark his second year in office. Wike made […]
Umahi Unveils CCTV on Third Mainland Bridge to Prevent Suicides, Curb Illegal Sand Mining The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has announced the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos as part of efforts to enhance safety and security. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Umahi explained that […]
Nigeria Plans to Ban Solar Panel Imports, Raising Industry Concerns The Nigerian government is proposing a ban on solar panel imports to boost local production, but economic experts warn the country is unprepared for such a move. Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology Uche Nnaji revealed the plan in a recent interview, stating that the […]
Akpabio Hails Tinubu’s Vision and Dedication on 73rd Birthday Senate President Godswill Akpabio has praised President Bola Tinubu’s vision and dedication to Nigeria, describing them as truly inspiring. In a personally signed congratulatory message on Saturday in Abuja, Akpabio celebrated Tinubu’s 73rd birthday, acknowledging his leadership and commitment to national progress. “Your Excellency, on behalf […]
PDP States Challenge Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers at Supreme Court ABUJA Seven states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court, challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which they claim is unconstitutional. The PDP governors of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, […]
President Bola Tinubu and Prof Pat Utomi. Utomi Challenges Tinubu’s State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers Renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State, questioning the justification for such a drastic measure. In a nationwide broadcast on March 18, 2024, President Tinubu […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Court Restrains INEC from Processing Alleged Fictitious Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha The Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has issued an interim injunction barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving, accepting, or acting on any recall petition allegedly containing fictitious signatures from members of the Kogi Central Senatorial […]
NAFDAC Seizes Over 100 Truckloads of Counterfeit and Banned Drugs in Major Markets The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated and evacuated more than 100 truckloads of substandard, falsified, and banned medicines, including narcotics, from key markets in Lagos, Anambra, and Abia states. In a statement released on Sunday, […]
Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel APC Media Group Condemns PDP’s Allegations Against Akpabio Over Ex-Gov Emmanuel’s Arrest Reports The Akwa Ibom All Progressives Congress (APC) Media Network has strongly criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for alleging that Senate President Godswill Akpabio was behind media reports on the alleged arrest of former Governor Udom Emmanuel […]
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspended for Six Months After Accusing Senate President Akpabio Nigerian Senate Suspends Female Senator Over Harassment Allegation The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months after she accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment—a claim he has denied. Effective from Thursday, her suspension includes the withdrawal of her allowances […]
NYSC Members Call Out DG Over Unfulfilled N77,000 Allowance Promise National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have criticized the Director-General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, for failing to fulfill his promise of an increased monthly allowance. During the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II orientation camp in Katsina State, Brigadier General Ahmed had assured corps members that […]
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has raised concerns about the accuracy of the nation’s electoral process, attributing discrepancies to the presence of ‘ghost voters.’ Speaking at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa, held in Abuja on February 25–26, 2025, Jonathan emphasized the need for integrity within the […]
Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa Visa Denial: Nigeria Will Not Tolerate Disrespect from Any Nation – Defence Chief February 19, 2025 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has asserted that Nigeria will not tolerate any form of disrespect from foreign nations toward its citizens. Speaking at the Defence Headquarters in […]
IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu Nnamdi Kanu’s Counsel: Stop Pleading for Release, He Has Committed No Crime The legal counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has insisted that there is no need for anyone to beg for his client’s release, as he has committed no crime. In a […]
A file photo of applicants taking the UTME examination UTME 2025: JAMB Warns Centres Against Night Registration Over Safety Concerns The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a strong warning to registration centres across Nigeria against conducting nighttime registrations for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released on […]
Police Bust $4M Oil Fraud Syndicate, Arrest Key Suspects Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dismantled an organized crime syndicate accused of defrauding international oil trading firms of over $4 million. The group, allegedly led by Marine Gold Oil Refineries Limited, Eagle Capital Management, and Richrice International Corporation, was said to have operated across […]
Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Source: von.gov.ng NAFDAC Shuts Down Aba Cemetery Market, Seizes ₦5 Billion Worth of Fake Products The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed off the notorious Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State, for the second time in two years. […]
NLC Slams FG Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Calls for Nationwide Action The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the Federal Government for approving a 50% increase in telecom tariffs, describing it as an unbearable burden on Nigerians already struggling with economic hardship. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero […]