The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the significant transformation of Abuja’s infrastructure since his assumption of office on May 29, 2023. Wike made this statement on Saturday while inspecting several ongoing projects in the territory, highlighting the President’s commitment to providing world-class infrastructure to the nation’s capital. […]
The Lagos State Government has commenced demolition exercise in Ikeja GRA, targeting illegal structures, including shanties and unapproved buildings, due to security and planning concerns. The exercise, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Gbolahan Oki, aims to restore safety, order, and proper urban planning in the […]
Former Senator Shehu Sani has expressed strong disapproval of the Nigerian security apparatus’s practice of diverting defence budgets to build shopping malls, hotels, and universities. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday night, Senator Sani emphasized that every penny allocated to defence and security should be utilized solely for defending the nation […]
In a bid to address the pressing issues affecting the North West region, the seven Governors of the zone met in Kaduna on Friday night to discuss and develop strategies to tackle insecurity, unemployment, and excessive drug use. The meeting, which was held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, aimed to foster collaboration and cooperation […]
A devastating attack by suspected herdsmen has left at least nine farmers dead in two villages in Benue State, Nigeria. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in Ayilamo, located in Tombo ward of Logo Local Government Area, and Jato-Acka, Kwande Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers, numbering over 20, stormed Jato-Acka […]
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has vehemently denied allegations of cultism levelled against him, describing the claims as “spurious, defamatory, malicious, unfounded, and grossly misleading.” Idahosa’s denial comes in response to a viral video shared by one Emmanuel Agbogun, who alleged that the deputy governor and other notable figures from […]
Governor Babagana Zulum has directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in filling stations across the area, including Bama town and Banki. The directive, which takes effect immediately, is part of the ongoing efforts to address the security concerns in the region. According to a statement released by Malam Dauda Iliya, the […]
A federal judge in California has issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration’s plans to proceed with mass layoffs of government workers. The order, issued by US District Court Judge Susan Illston, halts the implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order to downsize the federal workforce, which was announced in February. […]
Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Governor of Kano State, has strongly condemned the defection of top New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) members in Kano to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kwankwaso accused the defectors of abandoning the ideals and loyalty of the movement, describing their […]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that a total of 1,622 Nigerian pilgrims have been successfully transported to Madinah for the 2025 hajj. The inaugural flight was declared open by Vice President Kashim Shettima in Owerri, Imo State on Friday. According to a statement released by the Principal Information Officer, […]
