Tinubu Opens Abuja OSEX Road, Highlights Infrastructure Push
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday reststed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development as a key pillar for economic growth, job creation, and improved living standards across Nigeria. The President’s message was delivered by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio at the commissioning of the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring […]
FG Admits Inflation, Insecurity as Major National Challenges
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Government has acknowledged that inflation and insecurity remain major challenges facing Nigerians, even as it defended the economic reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during a news briefing marking the 2026 […]
Reps Urge Tinubu to Step Up Action Against Bandits, Kidnappers
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently implement a stronger and more coordinated security strategy to address rising cases of banditry, kidnappings, and attacks on vulnerable communities across Nigeria. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance during plenary on Tuesday, sponsored by […]
INEC Appeals Court Rulings, Ready for Ekiti Poll
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has filed appeals against recent Federal High Court judgments affecting parts of its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, insisting that harmonised electoral timelines remain critical to credible elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja […]
ILC 2026: PENGASSAN Women Seek Stronger Protection
By Chinedu Echianu The National Chairperson of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) Women’s Commission, Comrade Miriam Mbanaso, has called for stronger international labour standards to protect women from workplace abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Speaking on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC 2026) in […]
FG Confirms Four Dead, 24 Injured in Delta Train Crash
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has confirmed the death of four persons and serious injuries to 24 others following the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service near Agbor in Delta State on Monday. The confirmation is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and signed by the ministry’s […]
Senate to Consider Bill on State Police This Week -Bamidele
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has scheduled amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police in the country, with an indication that it will be transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for further legislation. Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in a statement issued by his Directorate […]
FCT Projects Ready for Commissioning as Tinubu Begins Inauguration Exercise – Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says several key infrastructure projects across Abuja have been completed and are ready for commissioning as part of activities marking President Bola Tinubu’s third year in office. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this after inspecting ongoing and completed projects across the territory, expressing satisfaction with the […]
Defence Minister: Education Key to Defeating Terrorism
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to combating terrorism and violent extremism through expanded access to quality education, particularly in underserved communities across Nigeria. General Musa made the declaration during the commissioning of the Kaduna Christian Academy in Ungwan Sunday, Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local […]
Court Fixes June 15 for Sowore Recusal Ruling
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 15, 2026, to rule on an application filed by African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the recusal of Justice Mohammed Umar from his ongoing trial. Justice Umar adjourned the matter after hearing arguments from both the defendant and the prosecution […]