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The Ogun State Government has vowed to prosecute workers of five Chinese-owned companies accused of violently attacking its enforcement teams during an operation in the Ogere axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The incident occurred after officials of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), backed by law enforcement agents, attempted to enforce environmental regulations at […]
Nigeria Needs Whistleblower Law, Not Just Policy – Judges, Rights Groups, Anti-Corruption Advocates Judges of the Federal High Court, alongside human rights and anti-corruption advocates, have renewed calls for the immediate passage of the long-pending Whistleblower Protection Bill into law, stressing that Nigeria needs a strong legal framework, not just a policy, to safeguard […]
FG Sets 2030 Target for 95% Digital Literacy – NITDA The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging Nigeria’s digital divide by setting an ambitious target of achieving 95 per cent digital literacy among citizens by the year 2030. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency […]
‘I spoke to him yesterday’ – Wike confirms Gov Fubara’s readiness to return to Rivers The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is prepared to return to office following the lifting of the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state. Wike […]
Soldier Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Murder of Tricycle Rider in Bauchi A General Court Martial of the Nigerian Army has sentenced a soldier, Private Lukman Musa, to death by hanging after finding him guilty of the murder of a tricycle rider, Mr. Abdulrahman Isa, in Azare, Bauchi State. The […]
Civil society advocate, Jake Epelle has called on retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, former administrator of Rivers State during the six-month emergency rule, to account for funds expended while he held office. President Bola Tinubu declared emergency rule in Rivers State earlier this year, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Nigeria took a significant step towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, as it welcomed the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee to Abuja on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, formally received the delegation at the Presidential Villa. President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment […]
Germany has called on the United States to uphold the freedom of the press, warning that recent visa restrictions targeting foreign journalists could undermine media independence and democratic values. German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul made the appeal on Wednesday, September 17, stressing that journalists must be able to work without fear of restrictions or […]
A vibrant oil painting measuring 80 by 60 centimetres (31 by 24 inches) has been valued at around eight million euros as it heads to auction, with experts suggesting the final price could rise significantly once bidding begins. The colourful work, painted on canvas, carries a reserve price of €8 million. Auctioneers believe its […]
Maryamu Idris, the Managing Director of NNPC Trading Limited, has been appointed as Nigeria’s National Representative to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The announcement was made on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Idris will serve as Nigeria’s chief technical liaison within OPEC, particularly on the Economic Commission Board, which reviews oil market […]
