The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged residents of Imo State to stop condoning criminality, warning that tolerance for lawlessness fuels insecurity in communities. Oluyede made the call during a key stakeholders’ engagement forum themed “Taking the Nigerian Army to the Communities”, held on Thursday in Owerri, the Imo State capital. […]
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has raised the alarm over high levels of microbial and chemical contamination in water sources across Kebbi and Kogi states following recent flooding. The agency warned that residents in the affected areas face serious health risks due to elevated concentrations of microbes, arsenic, and lead detected in water samples […]
Favour Michael Kanu, wife of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has made an emotional plea to Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja High Court, urging him not to allow her husband die in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). In an open letter to the […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has mocked the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying he would “continue to contest as President on social media, but not as President of Nigeria.” Wike made the remark while speaking on the sidelines of a public event in Abuja, where he […]
The Director of Administration at The Progressive Institute, Professor Ademola Abbas, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy direction, describing him as a bold and courageous leader who has demonstrated rare political will in addressing Nigeria’s challenges. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Abbas said Tinubu’s reform-driven administration reflects decisive leadership that […]
Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to officially launch the Omi Eko Project on Friday, October 17, 2025, in a move aimed at revolutionising water transportation across the state. The landmark initiative, spearheaded by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), is backed by €410 million in funding under the […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reaffirmed its earlier order directing all parties in the ongoing legal dispute over the planned National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit. Justice James Omotosho, who gave the reminder on Thursday, emphasized that […]
Plans to commence the amendment of Nigeria’s 2022 Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections suffered a setback in the Senate on Tuesday. The development followed the presentation of a lead debate by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Senator Simon Lalong (Plateau South), on a bill titled: “A Bill […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the nation’s foreign exchange reserves have risen to a five-year peak of $43.4 billion, reflecting growing stability in the country’s external sector. Mohammed Abdullahi, CBN’s Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, disclosed this during the Nigeria Investors Forum held in Washington, D.C., United States, on the sidelines […]
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following his screening and approval through a voice vote. The confirmation, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, came after an extensive question-and-answer session during which lawmakers quizzed Amupitan on his plans for electoral reforms, […]
