Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) marking commencement for the opening of direct flights between the two countries. This Bilateral Air Services Agreement promises to revolutionize the way trade and travel exist between West Africa and the Caribbean region. The agreement which had been on the negotiation […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1,400 kilograms of Indian hemp—valued at an estimated ₦112 million. The seizure was made in the course of a routine patrol based on actionable intelligence, and the suspects were subsequently handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for prosecution. The operation was undertaken […]
Monitoring Group Decries Poor State of Health Institutions in KebbiThe deplorable state of the Primary Health Clinic in Rafin Kirya, Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State, has brought to the forefront the dire healthcare situation in rural Nigeria. A recent inspection by MonITNG, a civic watchdog group, in April 2025, revealed a clinic in a […]
The army has observed the low enlistment of youth from South East if the country where they hardly take up their state quotas. A recent recruitment drive in 2025 laid bare the stark regional disinterest, with Enugu State mustering only about 100 applications for 200 available slots, while Kaduna State garnered an […]
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has flatly debunked allegations that it had sold the hosting right of its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) to the Rivers State Government, explaining that the ₦300 million paid by the state was a goodwill gesture and not paid in a transactional context. The drama ensued when the NBA moved […]
As Nigeria battles a record high inflation and a fall in currency value, more citizens are turning away from imported products in preference of made-in-Nigeria products. In fact, importation of finished goods increased by a staggering 139% year-to-date to stand at ₦5.74 trillion in quarter one 2024, according to reports from the National Bureau […]
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the recent bloodshed in Plateau State, a tragedy that has claimed over 40 lives. The President strongly condemns the violence and extends his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau. In a State House statement, President Tinubu described the […]
CPC Black Sheep, a group known for its controversial stance on Nigerian politics, has announced that it will be holding a press conference today to express its support for the government and the APC. The press conference comes on the heels of a tumultuous week in Nigerian politics, marked by accusations of […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in Plateau State, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals. He strongly condemns the violence and extends his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau while urging him […]
The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) in Nigeria has raised concerns about a potential shutdown of power generation plants due to unpaid invoices totaling over ₦4 trillion is a dire warning that highlights the deep-seated liquidity crisis plaguing the country’s power sector. The breakdown of the debt, with ₦2 trillion attributed to power […]
