CSOs Urge National Assembly to Probe $2.5bn JBS Deal
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of civil society organisations has called on the National Assembly to investigate the proposed $2.5 billion investment by Brazilian meat-processing company JBS in Nigeria. The coalition wants the legislature to hold a public hearing on the deal and examine the agreements, environmental implications and potential impact on farmers, pastoralists and […]
Women’s Inclusion Critical to Nigeria’s Development – Bamidele
By Anayo Akwitti Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele says Nigeria cannot reach its full development potential without greater participation of women in governance, diplomacy, business and public leadership. Bamidele described gender inclusion as a strategic investment in the country’s human capital and institutions, rather than an act of favour. He spoke on Thursday at the presentation […]
Tonte Ibraye Resigns From ADC Over Leadership Crisis
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Rivers State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Tonte Ibraye, has resigned from the party, citing its internal leadership crisis and concerns over its 2027 electoral processes. Ibraye announced his resignation in a letter dated September 24, 2026, addressed to the ADC Ward Chairman in Degema Ward 16, Bille, Rivers […]
Court Nullifies Pantami’s PDP Ticket, Orders Fresh Gombe Primary
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal High Court in Gombe has cancelled Prof. Isa Ali Pantami’s emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Gombe State. The court also directed the PDP to conduct a fresh governorship primary in accordance with its guidelines and relevant electoral laws. Justice Amina Aliyu Mohammed gave the order on […]
NECO Releases 2026 SSCE Results, Records Less Malpractice
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, recording a sharp decline in examination malpractice. NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, announced the results on Thursday during a news briefing. Wushishi said 1,378,048 candidates registered for the examination, while 1,371,992 candidates eventually sat for it. […]
NDLEA Dismantles Suspected Nigerian-Mexican Drug Network
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled a suspected Nigerian-Mexican drug network operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Enugu State. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the NDLEA, two suspected kingpins, 45-year-old Chukwu […]
FG Cuts Late Tax Payment Interest Rate
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has reduced the interest charged on late payment of taxes in naira from five percentage points above the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Rate to one percentage point. The new rate takes effect from October 1, 2026, according to a statement on Thursday by the ministry. The Minister […]
Coalition Urges NASS Probe Into Deaths of 37 Miners
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Civil Society Coalition for Oil, Gas and Mining Host Communities has urged the National Assembly to investigate the deaths of 37 artisanal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Minna, Niger State. The coalition wants the Senate and House Committees on […]
Labour Ministry Pushes Skills Certification for Nigerian Artisans
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has encouraged Nigerian artisans to undergo skills testing and certification to improve their access to jobs with major companies and other employers. The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Kamil Shoretire spoke in Abuja, at a capacity-building workshop for labour reporters organised by the Labour Correspondents Association of […]
Tinubu Warns Police Against Political Influence Ahead of 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has warned the Nigeria Police Force against allowing political interests to influence its conduct ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, gave the warning at the ongoing Conference on African Security, Police and Related Security Organisations (CARSPO) […]