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< 1 mn read The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to expand the Renewed Hope Legacy Road Infrastructure Projects to include the Calabar-Makurdi-Jalingo-Yola-Maiduguri Highway. This initiative, prompted by Senator Danjuma Goje, aims to integrate the North-East region into the national infrastructure development plan. The Senate also commended President Bola Tinubu for his efforts towards making Nigeria the […]

< 1 mn read The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially distanced itself from Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s directive to NNPP legislators concerning the crisis in the Kano Emirate. Here are the key points from the development: 1. **Letter Disavowed**: The NNPP leadership, through its National Chairman, Agbo Gilbert Major, and National Secretary, Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday, issued […]

< 1 mn read It seems like you’re interested in the recent developments regarding the judiciary and legal community, particularly in Nigeria. Here’s a summary of the key points from the article: 1. **AGF Fagbemi’s Commendation**: Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, praised Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for his […]

< 1 mn read The Benue State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) due to severe security breaches. Governor Hyacinth Alia announced this decision after a State Security Council meeting, represented by Deputy Governor Sam Ode. The curfew was deemed necessary following the wanton destruction of government property and threats to lives in […]

< 1 mn read A group named ‘The Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance’ has filed petitions with the EFCC and ICPC in Kaduna against the former Governor of the state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, and several members of his administration. Victor Duniya, the Chairman of the group, announced this during a press briefing in Kaduna, citing concerns raised by […]

< 1 mn read The Cross River Government has disputed the inclusion of the state among those affected by the recent cholera outbreak, as reported by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Dr. Henry Ayuk, the Commissioner for Health, clarified in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar that there have been no reported […]

< 1 mn read The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced an increase in electricity tariffs for its Band A customers. The adjustment, effective immediately, raises the tariff from ₦206.80/kWh to ₦209.50/kWh. Francis Agoha, the acting Managing Director of IBEDC, clarified that this tariff revision has been approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) under the multi-year […]

< 1 mn read Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State announced that the state achieved an internally generated revenue (IGR) of ₦3.5 billion in May, marking a significant increase compared to previous periods. He highlighted that between January and May of the current year, Niger State consistently collected an average of ₦2.621 billion monthly, up from ₦1.806 billion monthly […]

< 1 mn read The Borno state government, through Lawan Wakilbe, the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, has allocated N507 million to cover the registration fees for 20,075 indigent students from the state. This funding is intended to facilitate their participation in the 2024 West Africa School Certificate Examination (WAEC). The government is subsidizing 75% of the […]

< 1 mn read The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s judiciary during the inauguration of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal Complex. Wike emphasized that Tinubu’s approval for this project, along with accommodation for judges, retirement homes, and additional courtrooms, underscores the importance placed on the […]

< 1 mn read The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, announced that out of 240 public petitions submitted to the House in the past year, only 40 petitions have been resolved. Speaking in Abuja during the presentation of the one-year scorecard of the 10th House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas emphasized the significance of public petitions […]

< 1 mn read The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has expressed deep concern over the recent suicide bombing in Gwoza, Borno State, which resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Archbishop Okoh condemned the resurgence of suicide attacks and emphasized the need for collective action […]

2 mn read Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has pledged to fix 120 roads across 20 local government areas following widespread criticism from citizens on social media regarding the poor state of the roads. This public outcry was notably amplified by a campaign led by Hauwa Allahbura, who used the hashtag #Dapofixogunroads to share images and videos […]

< 1 mn read On Wednesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Sankara, Ukum Local Government of Benue State, was attacked and set ablaze by protesting youths. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed the incident, which occurred at 2 pm. The protest was reportedly in response to the […]

< 1 mn read The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to parents and guardians to dissuade their children and wards from participating in a planned protest organized by a “shadowy group” against its operations. EFCC Spokesperson Dele Oyewale highlighted that the group has been actively recruiting young Nigerians, including students, through social media to […]

2 mn read President Bola Tinubu is set to inaugurate the construction of the 1000-km Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway in August. This project, which revives the old West African Trade Route, will enhance agriculture, electricity production, and trade routes with other African countries. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed details of the project during a stakeholders’ engagement in Birnin […]

2 mn read UNICEF has called on Nigerian states to urgently provide their counterpart funding to access the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) to save approximately nine million children from malnutrition. UNICEF’s Nutrition Manager, Prosper Dakurah, highlighted the severity of the situation, stating that without immediate action in 2024, millions of children under five would suffer from moderate and […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Senate has voiced strong support for the military’s ongoing fight against terrorism, particularly the increasing threat of suicide bombings. The Senate highlighted the necessity for security agencies to leverage modern technology to address these challenges, identifying Lake Chad Region, Sambisa Forest, and Mandara Mountains as current Boko Haram hotspots. The Senate urged the […]