Pension Row: Ex-Servicemen Suspend Protest After FG Assurance
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Retired military personnel have suspended their planned protest after the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, assured them that the Federal Government would address their concerns over pension adjustments and other welfare issues. The decision followed a meeting between representatives of the ex-servicemen and officials of the Ministry of Defence at Ship House, […]
Adeleke Gets Certificate, Unveils N500m Fund After Osun Poll
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission and announced a N500m endowment fund for victims of election violence. The INEC National Commissioner representing the South-West, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, presented the certificate to Adeleke on Wednesday at a ceremony attended by members of […]
FG Spends N30.6tn, Saves N15.8tn After Subsidy Removal
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government generated N20.4tn in additional resources between June 2023 and December 2025 but spent N30.64tn on additional obligations during the period, leaving about N10tn to be funded from its existing revenue base. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the Federal […]
Nigerian dies after detention at Indian railway station
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A Nigerian national has died after he was detained and questioned by Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials at Surat Railway Station in India. The Government Railway Police (GRP) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was travelling from Mumbai to Delhi […]
Ebonyi Police Restrict Movement Ahead of LG Elections
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Ebonyi State Police Command has deployed personnel across the state ahead of Saturday’s local government elections and announced a statewide restriction on movement from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on election day. The elections will hold on August 22 across all 13 Local Government Areas of the state. The Police Command […]
PBAT Movement Begins 2027 Tinubu Campaign With 3,000-Man Walk
By Zainab Bakare The PBAT Door-To-Door Movement, Southwest, will begin its campaign for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections with a 3,000-man Posterity Walk on Wednesday in Lagos State. The walk, scheduled to take place at the Lagos Television premises in Agidingbi, Ikeja, is expected to attract supporters, stakeholders […]
83 Nigerians to Return From South Africa Amid Afrophobia
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the arrival of 83 Nigerian nationals from South Africaat the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the returnees are expected to depart Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, at 3:35 p.m. local […]
2027: Reps Minority Caucus Backs G100 Unity Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has backed the G100 Coalition’s efforts to unite opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections with a single presidential candidate. Minority Leader, Fredrick Agbedi, on Tuesday announced the caucus’ support after a strategic meeting with a G100 delegation as part of consultations on […]
National Assembly Hosts Over 14,000 Personnel Daily – CNA
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly hosts more than 14,000 personnel daily, excluding federal lawmakers and visitors, the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Kamoru Ogunlana says. Ogunlana made the disclosure on Tuesday while speaking at the final phase of the Capacity-Building Training for Legislative Aides in the 10th National Assembly. According to him, the […]
UK Vows Full Support for Ukraine Despite Russian Threat
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirms the United Kingdom’s commitment to Ukraine after Russia warned of “consequences” over the use of British-made drones in recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory. Burnham said the UK would continue to support Ukraine, insisting that Britain would remain a “fair-weather” friend and stand with Kyiv […]