Court Orders FCT Workers to Suspend Strike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), sitting in Abuja, has ordered workers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to suspend their ongoing strike. The court granted an interlocutory injunction filed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, alongside the FCT Administration, against the Joint Union Action Committee. The […]
Falana Slams Military Over Alleged Coup Plot, Demands Public Apology
By Oluwakemi Kindness Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Tuesday criticized the Nigerian military for what he described as misleading the public over an alleged plot to overthrow the government. Falana’s reaction followed a statement by the military on Monday, announcing that some officers would be arraigned before a military […]
France Approves Bill to Ban Social Media for Under-15s
By Oluwakemi Kindness French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban children under 15 from using social media, a move strongly backed by President Emmanuel Macron to limit screen time and protect young people’s mental health. The National Assembly passed the bill during an overnight session from Monday into Tuesday, with 130 lawmakers […]
Atiku’s Son, Abba Abubakar Joins APC in Adamawa
By: Oluwakemi Kindness Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State. Abubakar completed his registration on Monday at Gwadabawa Ward, Yola North Local Government Area. He was received by party leaders and supporters, whom he thanked for their warm […]
Customs Must Be Central to National Security, Trade Reform — Stakeholders
By Oluwakemi Kindness Stakeholders have underscored the need to place the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the heart of national security coordination and trade reforms, as the Service continues to expand its role beyond revenue collection to border protection, security intelligence, and supply chain stability. This consensus emerged at the International Customs Day celebration, held […]
Armed Forces Confirms Alleged Plot to Overthrow Government After Probe of 16 Officers
By Zainab Bakare The Armed Forces of Nigeria has confirmed that its investigation uncovered allegations that some officers plotted to overthrow the government. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Defence Headquarters says investigations into disciplinary cases involving 16 officers have been concluded. “The Armed […]
2027 Election: ADC Lacks Clear Policy Alternatives – Dogara
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has failed to present clear alternatives to the reforms being implemented by the Federal Government. This is as he warns that the opposition party may not be taken seriously ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dogara, a […]
Toyin’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Crosses ₦1bn at Nigerian Box Office
By Zainab Bakare Actress Toyin Abraham has reached a major milestone in her career as her film, Oversabi Aunty, surpasses ₦1 billion at the Nigerian box office. The achievement marks the first time Abraham has crossed the ₦1 billion earnings threshold. The film has also emerged as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time. […]
CNPP, Civil Society Urge Tinubu to Intervene in Rivers Political Crisis
By Chinedu Echianu The conference of Nigeria political parties (CNPP) has condemned ongoing attempt by the Rivers State house of Assembly to impeach Governor Sim Fubara, describing the move as political banditry and urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene. Addressing a world press conference in Abuja, CNPP in collaboration with the Coalition of National […]
Nigeria, Türkiye Hold High-Level Talks Ahead of Tinubu’s State Visit
By Zainab Bakare Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, on Monday held a high-level talks with Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, in Ankara. This steps seeks to strengthen bilateral relations ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s forthcoming State Visit. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation across political, economic, security, and multilateral spheres. According to […]