Abejide Dumps ADC Over Crisis, Court Ruling
By Oluwakemi Kindness The factional National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Leke Abejide, on Friday formally announced his resignation from the party, citing a deepening leadership crisis and adverse court developments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Abejide described his decision as “painful but necessary,” […]
Citizens Engagement Key to Tackle Insecurity- NOA
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed the importance of values-driven citizen engagement as a key strategy for addressing insecurity and strengthening national unity across Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Communication and Media, Bala Musa, following the Youth and Security Strategic Dialogue held in Bauchi […]
FCT Police Order Mental Evaluation for Officers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has ordered a comprehensive mental and psychological assessment of its personnel as part of efforts to enforce discipline and curb misconduct. The directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, during an emergency meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police […]
Workers’ Day: Abbas Hails Nigerian Workers as Nation Builders
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has praised Nigerian workers for their indispensable role in national development, describing them as the backbone of the country’s progress. In a statement on Friday marking International Workers’ Day, Speaker Abbas commends the resilience, patriotism, and dedication of the nation’s workforce, particularly members […]
Nigeria, UAE Advance Trade, Customs Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has intensified efforts to boost Nigeria’s trade profile, engaging the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Nigeria to deepen bilateral trade and customs cooperation. During the high-level meeting held in Abuja, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed, lauded Adeniyi’s emergence as […]
Workers’ Day: Kalu Backs Better Welfare Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has hailed Nigerian workers for their resilience and contributions to national development, pledging sustained legislative action to improve their welfare. In a message marking International Workers’ Day on Friday, Kalu describes the nation’s workforce as the backbone of economic growth, commending their […]
Lawmakers Probe Over $2bn Health Grants to Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has intensified its probe into over $2 billion in international health grants received by Nigeria between 2021 and 2025, raising fresh concerns over transparency, accountability, and impact. Chairman of the House Committee on Infectious Diseases, Amobi Godwin Ogah, made this known at the resumed investigative hearing held at […]
Former Information Minister Lai Insists on Social Media Regulation
By Chinedu Echianu Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has renewed calls for stricter regulation of social media in Nigeria, warning that unchecked fake news and misinformation pose serious risks to national unity and security. He made the remarks in Abuja Thursday during his address at the official launch of the International Media […]
Tinubu Appoints Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister.
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to prepare for the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The President also nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, pending Senate […]
FG Approves ₦150bn Bodo–Bonny Road Extension
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has approved a ₦150 billion extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road and Bridges Project in Rivers State, signaling a major boost to Nigeria’s infrastructure development drive. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the project will be executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement and will be presented to the […]