< 1 mn read The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully apprehended four notorious kidnappers who have been terrorizing the FCT and its surroundings, following credible intelligence. According to a statement from the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the arrested suspects include Yau Sani, a.k.a. Baba (an ex-convict), Nuhu, a.k.a. Giwa, Kabiru Mohammed, […]

2 mn read A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama granted bail on Thursday to former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku, setting the bail amount at N150 million. Also granted bail for the same amount was Bello Yero, a former Permanent Secretary at the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Taraba State. Both […]

< 1 mn read President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran asserted on Wednesday that the country is “not looking for war” but vowed a stronger response if Israel retaliates for Iran’s missile attacks. Speaking at a joint press conference with Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in Doha, Pezeshkian stated, “If it (Israel) wants to react, we will have […]

< 1 mn read A bill seeking to regulate and provide legal backing for private investigators in the country failed to pass a second reading at the Senate during plenary on Wednesday. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Prescribe Standards and Conditions of Licence for Operation and Practice of Private Investigators in the Country,” was sponsored […]

< 1 mn read In a bid to ensure transparency and accountability in Hajj processing, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the opening of a registration portal for intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj operations. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Aderibigbe Rasheed, revealed that the Governor’s approval extends to online registration for both […]

< 1 mn read Daniel Bwala, the former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign, has called on Nigerians to exercise patience regarding President Bola Tinubu’s anticipated cabinet reshuffle. In an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Bwala emphasized that the timing of the reshuffle is solely at the President’s discretion. He explained that the President is […]

2 mn read At the recent Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) 2024 Conference in Lagos, the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, highlighted the pressing challenges facing Nigeria’s insurance industry and emphasized the need for strategic reforms to support the nation’s ambition of achieving a one-trillion-dollar economy. He identified issues such as low insurance penetration, lack of public trust, […]

2 mn read In a recent appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Professor of Political Economy Pat Utomi emphasized the crucial role of character and values in transforming Nigeria’s fortunes for the better. He argued that the country possesses the necessary human capital to achieve greatness, but this potential can only be realized if individuals of integrity occupy […]

2 mn read As public sector workers await the federal government’s guidelines for implementing the new national minimum wage of N70,000, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is mobilizing its state councils for a significant push to ensure full compliance. The NLC has emphasized that securing a new minimum wage is only the first step; ensuring its effective implementation […]

2 mn read At the National Education Stakeholders Conference 2024 held in Ikeja, Lagos, various stakeholders emphasized the need for transparency and public accountability in the collaboration between the government and private initiatives to enhance Nigeria’s education sector. The conference, themed “Private Initiatives and the Nigerian Education Sector: Gains, Shortfalls, and Way Forward,” aimed to evaluate the contributions […]

< 1 mn read As the review of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, enters another phase, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has submitted a recommendation advocating for the rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. He proposes that this rotation occur on a single six-year term, alternating between the northern and southern regions of the […]

< 1 mn read Determined to counter the trend of divestments in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Federal Government (FG) has introduced a new fiscal regime featuring a wide range of tax exemptions aimed at revitalizing the industry. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, stated that these fiscal incentives are essential […]

< 1 mn read Lawyers and civil society organizations (CSOs) have expressed outrage over the continued detention of #EndBadGovernance protesters, two months after the protests that occurred from August 1-10 across the country. As of last night, many of the detained protesters remain unprosecuted, with minors among those held in police, Department of State Services (DSS) facilities, or prisons. […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu’s former campaign spokesman in the Southeast, Dr. Josef Onoh, has cautioned comedian Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, who accused the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, of neglecting road infrastructure in the North while focusing on the South. Onoh stated that he would have ignored Garko’s comments but felt compelled […]

< 1 mn read Members of the Oyerinade Ruling House of Oniware of Iware in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State welcomed Governor Seyi Makinde’s suspension of Alhaji Abdulrasheed Adetunji as the monarch of the town yesterday. According to them, the governor has done the right thing by directing the monarch to stop parading himself as the Oniware […]

< 1 mn read Youths under the auspices of Ondo State Youth Vanguard protested yesterday against the alleged hobnobbing of the Resident National Electoral Commissioner in the state, REC, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, with politicians in the state and called for her redeployment ahead of the November 16 governorship election. The protesting youths, who stormed the commission’s office in Akure, […]

2 mn read In the run-up to the first anniversary of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one year in office, not a few ministers took up copious spaces in print, electronic, and social media to advertise/celebrate their “extraordinary performances” in office under 12 months. Some smart ones commissioned write-ups or hired praise singers. It was all part of the game […]

< 1 mn read As heavy rains and floods continue to affect various parts of Nigeria, the federal government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial technical committee focused on dam evaluations. This initiative, approved by President Bola Tinubu, aims to assess the physical conditions of dams nationwide to ensure their safety, usefulness, and positive impact on surrounding communities. The committee, chaired […]

< 1 mn read Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, has announced a significant partnership with the African Export-Import Bank, securing a $200 million financing facility to bolster the country’s creative industries. In a statement released through her media aide, Nneka Anibeze, Musawa highlighted that this collaboration is a vital part of the Destination […]