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The Federal Government has asked the House of Representatives to approve the expansion of its Promissory Note Programme to settle verified outstanding liabilities amounting to approximately ₦269.44 billion. The request was conveyed in a letter signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, and addressed […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, claiming that his promises cannot be relied upon. Wike and Atiku were previously members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and contested against each other during the party’s 2022 presidential primary, which Atiku won. While Wike remains a PDP member […]
The Edo State Police Command has launched an investigation into allegations that a vigilante operative extorted money from motorists at a checkpoint along Agbede in the state. The investigation followed the circulation of a video on social media showing the operative at the checkpoint with some money reportedly found in his possession. The command’s spokesperson, […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has procured 57,000 new Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices as part of efforts to strengthen electoral credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission also warned against attacks on its officials, stressing the need to protect electoral personnel and equipment as preparations for the polls continue. INEC […]
A US federal judge on Monday ordered a halt to further tree-cutting at a public golf course in the heart of Washington, DC, after hundreds of trees were already felled as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to remodel the facility. Trump, an avid golfer, has pushed for the East Potomac Golf Links — a […]
The National Emergency Management Agency has urged Nigerians to take practical steps to protect themselves, their families and communities from the potential effects of the developing El Niño phenomenon. In a Monday advisory, the agency warned that a “Super El Niño” could bring hotter temperatures, reduced rainfall, drought, floods and food shortages. El Niño is […]
The Department of State Services has arraigned Mubarak Abdullahi, also known as Sardaunan Samari, for circulating a fake document purportedly written by President Bola Tinubu and addressed to the President of the United States. He faces three counts bordering on cybercrime and defamation at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. Abdullahi was first brought before […]
Armed bandits have reportedly kidnapped more than 10 passengers travelling from Yauri in Kebbi State to Abuja on Sunday. The driver of the vehicle was also abducted during the attack. A disturbing video circulating from the incident shows one of the victims making a phone call to his mother while a suspected bandit points an […]
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has proposed supplying locally produced crude oil to domestic refineries at no upfront cost as part of a plan to reduce petrol prices to about N200 per litre and establish a nationwide public transportation system. Adebayo said the proposal would separate crude meant for domestic […]
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ondo State chapter, has raised the alarm over the spread of counterfeit and adulterated alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the state, linking the trend to growing concerns over serious liver and kidney diseases among young people. The association said at least 50 people had died in previous incidents involving suspected […]
