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Indigenous Contractors Stage Fresh Protest at Ministry of Finance, Demanding Immediate Payment of Long-Overdue N500 Billion+ Debt Members of the All Indigenous Contractors of Nigeria (AICAN) have launched a fresh, high-stakes series of protests in Abuja, dramatically converging on the Federal Ministry of Finance and the National Assembly Complex to demand the immediate settlement of […]
Newly Appointed NPC Chairman Duncan Pledges Unprecedented Transparency for Census, Vows Reliance on Digital Technology and GIS The newly appointed Executive Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Olakunle Duncan, has promised that the next national census will be conducted with unprecedented transparency, accuracy, and credibility to deliver reliable demographic data for Nigeria. The […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Unveils Vocational Empowerment Scheme for 200 PWDs in Anambra, Distributes Equipment and ₦150,000 Grants The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, today, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, formally unveiled a comprehensive empowerment scheme in Awka, Anambra State, specifically targeting the economic upliftment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). […]
FCT Police Dismantle Notorious Car Theft Syndicate, Arrest Four Suspects and Recover Six Stolen Vehicles in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a major operational success against organized crime, confirming the arrest of four suspected members of a notorious car theft syndicate that specialized in operating across the FCT and its […]
Senate Declares Kidnapping an Act of Terrorism, Mandates Amendment to Impose Death Penalty on Convicted Offenders In a landmark decision aimed at tackling the nation’s escalating insecurity crisis, the Nigerian Senate has adopted a resolution that declares kidnapping an act of terrorism and mandates an amendment to the Terrorism (Prevention) Act to impose the death […]
Senate Rejects ‘Bow-and-Go’ Treatment for Ex-CDS Musa; Nominee Faces Rigorous Screening for Defence Minister Role The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, commenced the screening of the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), for the position of Minister of Defence. The move follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s formal […]
Oyo APC Cancels Planned Stakeholders’ Summit, Delays Reconciliation Efforts Amidst Deep-Seated Factional Disputes The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has surprisingly shelved its planned internal reconciliation efforts, officially announcing the cancellation of the upcoming stakeholders’ summit that was intended to unify the party ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle. The decision, which signals […]
Hon. Adebayo Adedamola Secures PDP Governorship Ticket After Governor Adeleke’s Exit, Polls 919 Votes in Primary Hon. Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola has officially emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 Osun State election, following a primary exercise conducted in Osogbo Today Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The primary was held […]
Ibeju-Lekki LG Deploys Multi-Agency Security Teams to All Public Schools to Protect Pupils and Strengthen Learning Environment The Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State has commenced the deployment of a multi-agency security team to public primary and secondary schools across its communities, an initiative aimed at safeguarding children and strengthening the overall learning environment […]
Presidency Urges Nigerians to Photograph and Report VIPs Flouting Executive Order on Withdrawal of Police Escorts The Presidency has intensified its drive to enforce the recent executive order mandating the withdrawal of police officers attached to unauthorized private individuals and Very Important Persons (VIPs), publicly calling on citizens to act as compliance monitors. The appeal […]
FCSC Permanent Secretary Ebiogeh Urges Civil Servants to Embrace Professionalism and Performance-Driven Reforms at Umuahia Conference The 44th National Council and Annual Conference of Civil Service Commissions of the Federation opened its technical sessions in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, with a strong call for civil servants nationwide to embrace professionalism, adaptability, and comprehensive reforms. […]
Kebbi CP Visits Immigration Command to Condole over Murder of Three Officers by Bandits, Pledges Enhanced Inter-Agency Border Patrols The Commissioner of Police (CP) for Kebbi State, CP Hassan Musa, paid a solemn condolence visit to the State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Birnin Kebbi following the tragic murder of three NIS officers […]
FG Enters Talks with ASUU to Review Academics’ Salaries, Formally Negotiating Union’s 40% Pay Rise Demand The Federal Government (FG) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have officially commenced negotiations regarding the union’s demand for a significant 40 per cent increase in the emoluments of university lecturers, with talks centered on stabilizing the […]
Katsina Police Foil Bandit Roadblock Attack in Batsari LGA, Recover Two AK-47 Rifles and Ammunition The Katsina State Police Command today, Saturday, November 29, 2025, announced a significant operational success after its operatives foiled an attempted bandit attack and road blockage along the Kandawa-Dankar corridor in the Batsari Local Government Area of the state. The […]
Senate Committee Convenes Security Summit in Kaduna, Proposes North-West Theatre Command to Tackle Escalating Banditry and Mass Abductions Federal lawmakers, top security chiefs, and senior government officials today, Saturday, November 29, 2025, convened in Kaduna for a crucial Public Hearing of the North-West Zonal Security Summit, organized by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security. […]
Lagos State Health Commissioner Declares Malaria a ‘Rare Disease,’ Citing 1.3% Prevalence and Urges End to Presumptive Treatment The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has made a significant declaration regarding the state’s public health landscape, asserting that malaria is now statistically a “rare disease” within Lagos and is no longer the primary […]
Ogun Chief Judge Justice Dipeolu Urges Judges to Prioritise Sexual Violence Cases, Promises Consideration of Special GBV Courts The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has issued a strong directive to stakeholders in the administration of justice across the state, urging them to make the rights of women and children a definitive […]
Tinubu Approves Expert-Led National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) to Drive Seamless Execution of Landmark New Tax Laws President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), an expert-led body tasked with ensuring the effective and coordinated rollout of the administration’s new tax laws. The announcement, made today, Friday, […]
SpenAgro CEO Mbachu Unveils Strategy to Achieve Global Cocoa Dominance, Anchored on Premium Quality and Farmer Empowerment The Chief Executive Officer of SpenAgro, Ebuka Mbachu, has declared the company’s intent to become a dominant force in the global cocoa market, asserting that the firm is taking decisive steps to position itself as a leading exporter […]
Vice President Shettima Charges Young Islamic Scholars to Emulate Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s Legacy of Tolerance and Moderate Interpretation Vice President Kashim Shettima today, Friday, November 28, 2025, delivered a strong message to the nation’s rising generation of Islamic scholars, urging them to diligently uphold the towering legacy of tolerance and moderate religious interpretation exemplified by […]