The Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has formally declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to mobilise its nationwide membership in backing their political ambitions. The endorsement was announced on Monday in Birnin Kebbi during a gathering of […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has intensified efforts to reinforce Nigeria’s security framework with a renewed commitment to modernising the armed forces and restoring operational strength across the country. The latest move forms part of the administration’s broader strategy to curb terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes that have persisted in different regions. The […]
As Nigerians prepare to commemorate the first posthumous birthday of former President Muhammadu Buhari, his family and close associates have launched a book intended to shed light on key issues that defined his time in power and the controversies that continue to surround his legacy. The volume, Headlines & Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined […]
Former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has intensified his public dispute with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), demanding the immediate withdrawal of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, from the ongoing corruption investigation against him and urging that the case be handed over to another government enforcement agency. […]
A violent attack by suspected armed robbers on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, claimed the lives of three security personnel along the Idadu–Agbashi road in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The incident has heightened fears about the growing insecurity in central Nigeria. The victims, identified as Police Inspector Christopher Enoh and two […]
A video circulating on social media, allegedly showing suspected bandits confessing to crimes and naming individuals linked to their operations, has intensified public concern over the worsening security situation in Kwara State. The footage, which has gone viral across multiple platforms, has triggered renewed demands for a thorough and independent investigation into the roots […]
The Ogun State Government has officially intervened in the ongoing succession arrangements for the vacant throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland, resulting in the suspension of a planned nomination exercise by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. The intervention was aimed at addressing procedural irregularities that state officials fear could spark legal challenges if unaddressed. […]
The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has directed an immediate nationwide halt to the collection of road taxes, vehicle stickers and levies imposed through unauthorised checkpoints, marking a major step toward reforming Nigeria’s revenue administration and easing the burden on road users and businesses. The decision was reached during the board’s recent statutory meeting in […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reinstated the use of its electronic bidding system – the Secure Software for Settlement System (S4) – for the upcoming N365 billion Treasury Bills auction, marking a return to its automated platform after a brief suspension. This move is part of broader efforts to tighten auction processes, enhance […]
Security forces under Operation MESA have successfully freed several residents abducted from a community in Kano State following a deadly raid by armed bandits, military sources confirmed Monday. The rescue mission followed an assault on Lakwaya town in Gwarzo Local Government Area, where unidentified gunmen stormed the community late Sunday, seizing multiple inhabitants and […]
