The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered an immediate crackdown on illegal street car racing in Abuja’s residential neighborhoods, saying the activity puts lives and property at risk. Speaking after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects on Monday, Wike said motorists had turned some of the capital’s newly constructed roads into racing…
A group of lawyers under the Obidient Lawyers Forum has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking enhanced security protection for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2027 general election. The suit names President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, the Department of…
The Lagos State Government has clarified that there is no restriction on movement during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, warning that any arrest or detention of residents solely for moving around during the exercise is unlawful. The clarification was issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, following reports…
President Bola Tinubu has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of leaving behind unpaid pension liabilities during the privatization of government-owned enterprises under the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, saying his government is now working to resolve the issue. Tinubu made the remarks at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving a delegation of North-East stakeholders who…
Nigeria has taken two major steps aimed at overhauling its security architecture after the House of Representatives passed the State Police Bill while President Bola Tinubu approved a significant expansion of the Nigerian Army. The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the executive constitutional amendment bill establishing state police, despite a walkout by members of…
Nigerian businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has gifted millions of naira and plots of land to several activists, a move that has generated widespread reactions online over both the generosity of the gesture and the wording used in the payment records. According to payment receipts and posts shared by the beneficiaries, Fayose transferred ₦2…
Political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election gathered fresh momentum on Tuesday after five South-East governors declared their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, while Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara also aligned himself with a regional coalition backing the administration. The announcement was made by Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East…
Labour Party chieftain and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has held talks with the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria in a meeting centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing Nigeria’s development priorities. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, focused on areas including education, healthcare, poverty reduction and…
The Federal Government has filed a 10-count terrorism charge against three men accused of orchestrating the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as survivors continue to reveal details of their 56-day ordeal in captivity. The suspects, Abdulrazak Umar (aka Abu Khalifa), Yunusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has called on members of the ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Network to pursue alternative funding sources to strengthen regional trade promotion and economic integration across West Africa. Speaking at the 6th Annual General Assembly of the Network in Dakar, Senegal, NEPC Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Mrs….
