Former Kogi West Senator and prominent opposition figure Dino Melaye has launched another blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the ‘most anti-democratic leader’ in Nigeria’s recent history amid growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Melaye made the remarks while criticizing the state of Nigeria’s democracy and what he…
Nigeria has moved closer to a major transformation of its security system after lawmakers advanced a constitutional amendment that would allow states to establish and operate their own police forces. The proposed reform is being described as one of the country’s biggest security changes since the return to democracy in 1999. The move is coming…
Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of bandits after being abducted in Katsina State. The incident has renewed national concern over the worsening insecurity affecting communities across the country’s north-west region. Abubakar, a former Director of Defense Information, was abducted…
Violence linked to armed bandit groups has continued to escalate across parts of northern Nigeria, with fresh attacks and mass abductions reported in multiple communities, worsening an already fragile security situation in the region. Recent incidents in Zamfara and neighbouring states show a troubling pattern of coordinated assaults on rural villages, farms, and roads, often…
The Lagos State Government has launched a statewide preventive health campaign tagged “Operation BioShield” to strengthen surveillance and prevent the possible importation of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into Nigeria, as renewed outbreaks are reported in parts of Central and East Africa. According to the Ministry of Health, the initiative is a proactive response aimed at…
The Federal Government has started evacuating Nigerians caught in the recent xenophobic violence in South Africa, with the first batch of returnees expected to arrive in Lagos as efforts continue to bring home affected citizens. The exercise is part of emergency measures introduced after renewed attacks on foreign nationals in several parts of South Africa….
The Nigerian Senate has ordered the arrest of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. This is over an alleged failure to account for about ₦210 trillion flagged in audit queries covering the company’s financial records between 2017 and 2023. The order was issued by the…
By Oluwatimilehin Fajemisin The Federal Government has confirmed that the first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning, marking the beginning of a broader repatriation exercise focused on assisting citizens that are affected by rising anti-foreigner tensions in the country. According…
By Oluwatimilehin Fajemisin Fresh debate has emerged over the future of Nigeria’s electoral system following a proposal by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele to introduce a single six-year tenure for presidents and state governors after the 2027 general elections. The proposal, which would require constitutional amendments, is expected to be considered by the 11th Senate as…
By Oluwatimilehin Fajemisin The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease preparedness and emerging public health threats, alongside the release of ₦10 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s national response capacity amid renewed concerns over outbreaks in parts of Africa. According to a statement from the Presidency on Tuesday,…
