Seven Die in Keffi-Abuja Crash; FRSC Orders Probe
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Seven people have been confirmed dead following a horrific road accident along the Keffi-Abuja expressway. The crash involved a commercial bus and a heavy-duty truck, leading to immediate fatalities at the scene. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), several other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries. The […]
Lagos in Phased Closure of Lekki-Epe Expressway for Repairs
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Lagos State Government has announced a total closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki-Ajah Expressway, stretching from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge. This closure is essential to facilitate uninterrupted rehabilitation and construction works along this busy corridor. Traffic will be diverted to the Lagos-bound side using […]
Senate Demands Changes to End Contractor Payment Delays
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Senate has raised the alarm over delayed payments to contractors, which have stalled vital infrastructure projects across Nigeria. Lawmakers warned that these bottlenecks waste public funds and destroy the credibility of government institutions. Senators criticized the “envelope budgeting” system for creating financial hurdles even when funds are available. […]
NDIC Proposes ₦589.89bn 2026 Budget Following Record 97% Performance in 2025
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reported a remarkable 97% performance for its 2025 budget. This high execution rate reflects the corporation’s efficiency in managing its financial resources and meeting its operational mandates throughout the fiscal year. Building on this success, the NDIC has proposed a budget of […]
Lawmakers Call for Dismissal of Corporate Affairs Commission Boss
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigerian Senate has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Magaji. This demand follows his repeated refusal to appear before the Committee on Finance to explain the agency’s financial records. During a budget defense session on Thursday, lawmakers […]
Babangida Aliyu to Know Fate as Court Rules on ₦1.5bn Fraud Case
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Justice Akintunde Savage of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has scheduled a date to rule on the ₦1.5 billion fraud charges against former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu. The case, brought by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), centers on the alleged diversion of ecological funds. […]
Makinde Reels Out Criteria for Successor in Oyo State
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Governor Seyi Makinde has stated that competence and loyalty to Oyo State will determine his successor in 2027. During a media chat, he emphasized that the next leader must possess a proven track record and a genuine commitment to the state’s progress. He clarified that the state’s long-term prosperity […]
Protesters Back EFCC, ICPC Probe of El-Rufai in Kaduna
Hundreds of protesters on Thursday stormed major streets in Kaduna metropolis in support of the ongoing investigation of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission. The protesters, under the umbrella of the Nasiriya Movement, called for an open public trial of the […]
APC Chairman Donates ₦100m to Akwa Ibom State University for Research
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, has approved a ₦100 million research grant for Akwa Ibom State University to boost innovation and address critical development challenges. The donation was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki. According to the statement, […]
President Tinubu’s Heart Panting For Leaders of Likeminds
By Bamidele Atoyebi The core mission of the BAT Ideological Group is rooted in a profound realization: leadership is not merely about holding office, but about carrying a specific political spirit. We are dedicated to raising men and women who will become “walking carriers” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision. Our commitment is to […]