NRC Rebuilding Public Confidence as Abuja–Kaduna Train Disruptions Trigger Renewed Safety Concerns
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has moved to calm growing public unease over repeated disruptions on the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, insisting that recent service cuts represent a temporary setback rather than evidence of institutional neglect. In a statement issued Tuesday by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the Corporation acknowledged the intensity of public […]
Natasha Marks 46th Birthday, Reaffirms Commitment to Service
Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday marked her 46th birthday with a message of gratitude, reflection, and renewed commitment to public service, highlighting both her personal journey and ongoing community-focused initiatives. In a post shared on her official Facebook page, the lawmaker expressed appreciation for what she described as God’s grace and strength throughout […]
Senate Backs Tinubu on Deployment of Nigerian Troops to Benin Republic
The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has approved a request by Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin following a recent coup attempt. The request, read on the floor of the Senate by Godswill Akpabio, Senate President, cited constitutional provisions under Section 5, Part 2 of the 1999 […]
Senate Seeks Explanation from WAEC, Education Ministry over Rejigged SSCE Guideline
The Senate yesterday called on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education to account for a sudden overhaul of subject requirements for the upcoming Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), warning the changes could jeopardize thousands of students across the country. At the heart of the controversy is a revised […]
Fubara Decamps to APC at Rivers Stakeholders’ Meeting
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and aligned himself with the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political shift in the state. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ gathering at the Government House in Port Harcourt. His decision adds him to the […]
Procurement Schemes Drainpipe to Public Funds, Says ICPC
Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC has exposed a detailed account of how government resources are being siphoned through fraudulent procurement operations involving compromised contractors and collaborating officials. According to the commission, the most significant haemorrhaging of public funds occurs within ministries, departments and agencies during contract awards, payment approvals and project supervision. […]
Adeleke Defects to Accord Party, Sets Stage for 2026 Re-Election Bid
Osun State Governor, Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, has officially joined the Accord Party, ending weeks of speculation and marking one of the most significant political shifts in the state ahead of the 2026 governorship election. His defection, announced during a gathering of party stakeholders in Osogbo, positions him to seek re-election on a new […]
ECOWAS Declares Regional State of Emergency Amid Rising Coups, Instability
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a regional state of emergency in response to a surge of coups, attempted mutinies, and escalating political instability across the subregion. The announcement was made on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray during the bloc’s 55th session of the Mediation […]