The federal government has made plans to demolish approximately 700 houses in line with its ambitious Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, a massive infrastructural development aimed at enhancing connectivity between Lagos in the southwest and Calabar in the southeast. The more than 700-kilometer highway is slated to enhance economic activities, transportation links, and regional growth. […]
In light of the upcoming rainy season, Kwara State Government has warned residents to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse along waterways, drainages, and along road medians. The government highlighted the need for clean and free flow of drains so that flooding and the risk of disease outbreaks would be averted during the rainy […]
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has stated that the primary challenge facing Nigeria’s federal system is not its structural design but rather the pervasive fiscal irresponsibility across all levels of government. Speaking at the 17th Leadership Annual Conference and Awards in Abuja on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Shettima, who was represented by his Special Adviser […]
The Presidency has in response to allegations of lopsided appointments made by Senator Ali Ndume, described the claims as “hypocritical and misleading.” In a scathing statement posted on his verified X handle, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, took aim at the Borno South senator, accusing him of being “allergic […]
National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu appealed to Nigerians to stop paying ransom to kidnappers. Ribadu emphasized that paying ransom emboldens criminals and discourages attempts at securing the country. The call is coming as part of the broad efforts of the government in curbing the rising specter of kidnapping in Nigeria. In his […]
Telecom operators in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), are proposing new guidelines aimed at improving service transparency and addressing issues around inactive lines and unclaimed recharges. According to recent NCC drafts, phone numbers linked to lines that remain unused for any revenue generating activity within a six-month period may soon be […]
Nigerian music superstar Davido has made headlines once again, not for his chart-topping hits, but for a heartfelt revelation about his personal life. During a recent appearance on the popular Breakfast Club podcast, the singer boldly declared, “I’m not cheating again,” signaling a renewed commitment to his wife, Chioma Rowland. In the candid […]
Afenifere, a leading Yoruba socio-political organization, has cautioned the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) to stop causing religious tensions following what it referred to as attempts to create religious tensions over the demolition of a mosque in the Ekiti State. The controversial action has heated temperatures in the state, drawing religious and political connotations. […]
Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have earnestly appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to personally intervene and persuade key party loyalists, including Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and Minister of State for Education Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, not to dump the party. The appeal comes amid increased trepidation regarding potential defections that will further destabilize the party […]
Prof. Muhammad Pate, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has disclosed that over 16,000 Nigerian doctors emigrated to other nations over the past five or seven years in search of greener pastures. This massive departure has left Nigeria with a severe health professional shortage, a country of over 200 million citizens. During […]
