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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has raised the alarm over the devastating impact of insecurity on Nigeria’s agricultural sector, warning that the country’s food security is under serious threat if urgent action is not taken. Ribadu made the statement on Thursday during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, where he highlighted the […]
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at overhauling Abuja’s public transportation system. The reforms seek to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and modernize the city’s transport infrastructure to meet the demands of its growing population. At a recent briefing, Wike highlighted the critical need to integrate the city’s […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Services on Thursday rejected a delegation sent by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), insisting on the physical appearance of the Head of National Office (HNO), Mr. Patrick Areghan. The committee had invited WAEC to clarify a range of issues relating to the conduct and integrity […]
At least 117 people have been confirmed dead in devastating floods that swept through Mokwa town in Niger State following torrential rains and the collapse of a nearby dam. Authorities warn that the death toll may continue to rise as rescue and recovery efforts continues. The floods, which began on May 28, submerged large parts […]
A man identified as Sodiq Oyewunmi has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for stealing electrical cables from the Oke Afa Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lagos State, an essential public infrastructure managed by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO). According to a statement by Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and […]
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced that his administration has disbursed over ₦40 billion in the past two years to clear inherited salary and pension arrears. The governor made this revelation during an event commemorating his second year in office, themed “Transformative Governance: Sustaining the Momentum”, held in Umuahia. Speaking to a […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, with stealing and illegal acquisition of 753 housing units. According to sources close to the investigation, prosecutors have filed charges against Emefiele, accusing him of misappropriating public funds and engaging in corrupt […]
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a damning mid-term review of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing the government of leading the country into worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and public disillusionment. In a strongly worded statement released in Abuja, the CNPP described the administration’s performance as “deeply disappointing” and warned that […]
In a decisive move to enhance safety and reduce the incidence of boat mishaps across Nigeria’s waterways, the Federal Government has donated 3,500 life jackets to the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA). The donation was formally presented at the LASWA headquarters located at the Five Cowries Terminal in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Minister of Marine […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State, dealing a decisive blow to the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, affirmed the verdict of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which […]
