The Senate has passed after second reading, a bill that seeks to compel all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to prioritize the purchase and use of Nigerian-made vehicles. Sponsored by Senator Patrick Ndubueze (APC, Imo North), the proposed legislation, known as the Local Automotive Industry Patronage Bill, 2025, aims to strengthen the country’s manufacturing […]
Supporters of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and those of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara have clashed in a meeting. The meeting, which was intended to provide a platform for discussion and debate on the ongoing political crisis in the state, quickly descended into chaos as tensions between the two groups […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised a red flag over the alarming rate at which young people in Lagos State are getting involved in cybercrime, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.” In a statement released earlier today, the anti-graft agency expressed deep concern about the increasing sophistication and brazenness of cybercriminal activities being […]
By comrade Bamidele Atoyebi There’s a unique breed of Nigerians who hold the golden answers to all the nation’s problems. You’ll find them on Twitter (X), Instagram comment sections, and WhatsApp broadcast lists. They come in two distinct categories: A. Those who have never held power. B. Those who once held power, got kicked out, […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “Joseph the dreamer,” citing his visionary leadership and bold reforms as key indicators of a transformative agenda for the nation. Umahi made the remark during a public engagement in Abuja, where he praised the President’s commitment to national development despite the challenges […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to expand its fleet significantly with the planned acquisition of 49 new aircraft over the next two years. This was disclosed by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, during a biannual meeting with Branch Chiefs and Air Officers Commanding in Abuja. According to […]
Today, I celebrate a leader, a mentor from afar, and a man I hold in deep regard Happy Birthday to you, Bam Bam. Back in our days at the University of Ilorin, you were known as Pro Social, a name that carried weight, vision, and influence. Even now, as you continue to make strides in […]
Nigeria’s leading cement manufacturers, Dangote Cement and BUA Cement, have announced plans to freeze cement prices for all contractors involved in federal government infrastructure projects. This decision is part of broader efforts to support President Bola Tinubu’s economic recovery agenda, known as the Renewed Hope initiative. The announcement was made on May 15, 2025, […]
In a deeply symbolic homecoming, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno returned to The Apostolic Church, Maboju Assembly in Lagos on Sunday, May 11, to give thanks for a prophecy made 45 years ago that foretold his rise to the governorship. Governor Eno recalled how, in 1980, during a church prayer meeting, a young […]
