Diri Faults Donald Duke Over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Criticism, Defends Tinubu
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has defended the feasibility of the Lagos Calabar coastal highway, faulting former Cross River Governor, Donald Duke, for describing the - Read more
Power Minister Rules Out Planned Electricity Tariff Hike.
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has dismissed reports of a planned electricity tariff increase, assuring Nigerians that the federal government is focused on improving - Read more
Reps Move To Establish Renewable Energy Authority.
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish the national authority for renewable energy to coordinate and regulate the - Read more
Nigerian Senate Urges Umahi To Prioritise Ongoing Road Projects
The Nigerian Senate has urged Works Minister, Dave Umahi, to prioritise completing abandoned and ongoing road projects before starting new ones, while calling for urgent - Read more
Lawyer Faults Akpabio Over Jail Term View For Suicide Survivors.
Human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has criticized Senate President, Godswill Akpabio for supporting jail terms for survivors of suicide attempts, describing the position as lacking - Read more
Algorithms Won’t Decide 2027 Elections, Says INEC Chair
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, says voters, not artificial intelligence algorithms, will determine the outcome of the 2027 general elections.
Senate Urges Federal Government To Complete Ongoing Road Projects Nationwide.
The Nigerian Senate has urged the federal government to prioritize completing ongoing road projects nationwide before embarking on new ones, citing inadequate funding and the - Read more
Federal Government Demands Probe, Justice Over ‘Deliberate’ Killings Of Nigerians In South Africa.
The Federal Government has condemned the renewed killings of Nigerians in South Africa, describing the incidents as a possible pattern of extrajudicial violence by elements - Read more
President Tinubu Inaugurates APC Campaign Council, Charges Members To Deliver 2027 Victory.
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the all-progressives congress presidential campaign council, urging members to unite and secure victory for the party at all levels in - Read more
Joint Security Forces Kill ISWAP Leader Abdussamad Ohida In Ondo
A Joint Security Operation Involving the Nigerian Army, DSS and Amotekun has killed a Senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abdussamad Ohida, also - Read more
WAEC Appoints Suleiman Kum as Nigeria National Office Head
The West African Examinations Council, (WAEC), has appointed 56-year-old Suleiman Kum as the new head of its Nigeria national office.
INEC To Brief Nigerians As 2027 Polls Enter 100-Day Countdown
The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), will on Tuesday, hold a national stakeholders’ meeting and world press conference to mark 100 days to the 2027 - Read more
Flooding Won’t Affect Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Umahi Insists
Works Minister, Dave Umahi, says the Lagos Calabar coastal highway is not at risk of being submerged, insisting that it was designed to withstand flooding.
New Army Formations Will Strengthen Response To Insecurity – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the Nigerian Army has operationalized new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun states to strengthen security.
Police Kill 17 Bandits, Lose 10 Officers In Kebbi Gun Battle
Kebbi state police command says 17 armed bandits were killed during a gun battle with security operatives at Makuku village, along the Kebbi-Zamfara border.
I Meant ‘Kill Accord’ With Votes, Not Violence — Fadahunsi
The lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi has denied allegations that he incited violence against accord party members ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship election.
TUC Backs Aviation Workers Strike, Demands Urgent Release Of 5% Ticket Charges
The Trade Union Congress, (TUC), has backed the ongoing industrial action by aviation workers, warning employers against denying workers their right to unionize.
Ogun Council of Obas Inaugrate Alake As Chairman State Council Of Obas
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged traditional rulers to mobilize their subjects for peaceful and responsible participation in the 2027 general elections.
Tinubu Seeks Global Cooperation To Tackle Emerging Security Threats
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger national and international cooperation to tackle emerging security threats.
Katsina Healthcare Workers Issue 21-Day Ultimatum, Threaten Statewide Strike Over Unmet Demands
Healthcare workers in Katsina state have issued the state government a 21-day ultimatum to meet their welfare demands or face indefinite strike.