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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has disclosed that South Africa is yet to sign a proposed Memorandum of Understanding aimed at protecting Nigerians and other Africans during xenophobic attacks. Dabiri-Erewa made the disclosure during an X Space discussion organised by The Progressive NG on the theme, “Leveraging […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned indefinitely the suit challenging the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Emeka Nwite ordered the indefinite adjournment on Friday after hearing arguments from parties involved in the case, particularly over an application seeking the transfer of the matter to another judge. The suit was […]
The Rivers State Government has dismissed allegations that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is prioritising political ambitions ahead of governance, insisting that the administration remains focused on infrastructure and development projects across the state. The response followed recent remarks by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who accused the governor of concentrating on second-term […]
The Nigeria Police Force and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have uncovered an alleged examination malpractice network during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State. The operation, carried out at the College of Education, Warri, exposed what authorities described as a coordinated scheme involving technology-driven fraud and illegal access to […]
A woman abducted from Gidan Waya community in Kaduna State while heavily pregnant reportedly gave birth in captivity before regaining freedom after the payment of about ₦77 million ransom, according to clerics speaking at a victims’ support programme in the state. The incident was recounted on Friday during a trauma counselling and rehabilitation event for […]
The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi has said Nigeria may begin to reject loans from the World Bank if there are continued delays in releasing the funds. He made the remark while expressing frustration over the slow pace at which some international loans are being processed and disbursed. According to him, […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded a significant reduction in road crash deaths across Nigeria. In the first quarter of 2026, there was a 12 percent drop in the number of people who died from road accidents compared to the previous period. This improvement has been welcomed by many Nigerians. Road safety officials […]
A member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Henry Ajomale, has vowed to ensure the removal of the Member representing Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency, Okey-Joe Onuakalusi. Ajomale made the remarks following controversy surrounding a recent empowerment programme list released by the lawmaker, which sparked backlash over the ethnic distribution of beneficiaries. Onuakalusi had […]
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has officially assumed office as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Her appointment has attracted significant attention across the country. This marks a major development in the leadership of Nigeria’s foreign policy. As the new minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is expected to bring fresh ideas and renewed energy to the ministry. Her responsibilities include promoting […]
Former Federal Capital Territory Administration official, Ramalan Abdullahi, on Friday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that a property located at No. 35 Danube Street, Maitama, was allegedly purchased for the naira equivalent of N950 million paid in United States dollars. Abdullahi, who testified as prosecution witness 15 before Justice Maryanne […]
