The once-dreaded sit-at-home order that paralyzed economic and social activities across the Southeast region of Nigeria is rapidly losing momentum, as improved security measures and growing public resistance reshape the region’s narrative. For several years, Mondays in the Southeast were marked by deserted streets, shuttered businesses, and fear-driven compliance with the unofficial lockdown, initially introduced […]
In a move aimed at decongesting prisons and promoting justice for individuals held in prolonged detention, the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, has freed 30 inmates during a special jail delivery exercise in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The release of the inmates took place across two custodial centres under […]
Popular Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to broaden its anti-corruption efforts beyond targeting celebrities accused of abusing the naira at public events. His remarks come amid growing public discourse around the EFCC’s recent crackdown on individuals, especially entertainers, who have been seen spraying money at parties […]
In a major educational intervention, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has fully settled outstanding tuition and accommodation fees totaling ₦2.24 billion for 84 indigenes of the state who were stranded in Northern Cyprus. These students had been abandoned mid-way through their academic programs following the abrupt suspension of the foreign scholarship initiative […]
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have launched a scathing critique of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent engagement with U.S. President Donald Trump, labeling the encounter a “disgraceful outing” that undermines South Africa’s sovereignty and dignity. In a fiery press briefing held at the party’s headquarters, EFF leader Julius Malema declared that his party “will not […]
Hundreds of female members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) staged a peaceful protest on Thursday at the Lagos State House in Marina, demanding the immediate cancellation of the recent local government primary election in the Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The women accused the party leadership of orchestrating a flawed and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended the growing wave of defections into the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as part of Nigeria’s evolving democratic process. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the President said the movement of politicians from other parties into the ruling party was expected and would likely continue. “That’s the […]
Senate President Says Tinubu Will Be Re-Elected in 2027 Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed suggestions of a possible impeachment against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, firmly asserting that the National Assembly holds no such plan. Instead, Akpabio gave a ringing endorsement of the President’s performance and expressed confidence in his re-election come 2027. […]
Calls for Ruthless Action Against Saboteurs Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has raised the alarm over the presence of Boko Haram informants within the Nigerian military, political circles, and civilian communities, describing the situation as a critical obstacle in the fight against insurgency. Speaking during an interview on Breakfast Central, a flagship program […]
Onne Port Expansion Tops List with $2.9 Billion Investment (2010–2022) Nigeria has emerged as the leading destination for port infrastructure investment in Africa over the past decade, according to new data released by StatiSense, citing figures from the Africa Finance Corporation. The report highlights the Onne Port Expansion (Phase 4b) in Rivers State, Nigeria, […]
