The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has moved to reassure passengers that disruptions on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line are part of a temporary setback, not a sign that the service is being abandoned. The assurance came from the NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, who issued a statement on Tuesday addressing claims in a…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has honoured elder statesman General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (GCON), describing him as a rare national treasure whose courage, integrity, and principled leadership continue to define Nigeria’s search for stability and progress. In a tribute…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has firmly denied allegations that it is holding back the Frontier Exploration Fund (FEF) meant for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd.). The commission said the rumours were inaccurate and intended to mislead the public. In a statement on Wednesday, Eniola Akinkuotu, Head of Media and Strategic…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued final licences to 82 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, formalising their approval to commence operations from 27 November. The development forms part of the regulator’s continued reforms aimed at tightening oversight of the foreign exchange sector. Announcing the decision on Monday, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director of…
Nigeria has deployed both air and ground forces to the Benin Republic after a failed attempt by military officers to overthrow President Patrice Talon. Military insiders confirmed that Nigerian troops have already arrived in Benin and are assisting in securing key government institutions. The attempted coup, which took place on Sunday, 7 December 2025, posed…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday met privately with Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meetings, held separately, have stirred considerable interest among political observers. The encounter with Governor Fubara was particularly notable, coming at a time when political activities in Rivers…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound relief following the rescue of one hundred students of Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, commending security agencies for their diligence and persistence throughout the recovery operation. The President noted that the development brought a measure of comfort to families who had endured days of anxiety. However, the President…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday inaugurated the TY Logistics Park Free Zone Enterprise (FZE), a state-of-the-art facility aimed at strengthening trade flows and enhancing supply chain operations across West Africa. The governor noted that the project is the realisation of TY Holdings Chairman, retired Gen. T.Y. Danjuma’s ambition to bolster Nigeria’s logistics competitiveness…
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured that additional housing projects for judges are underway in the Federal Capital Territory, highlighting President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing the productivity of the judiciary. The assurance was given on Monday at the Special Court session marking the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the Court of Appeal in Abuja….
The Resident Electoral Commissioner of Nasarawa State, Dr Shehu Wahab, has disclosed that 35,013 residents have so far registered during the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The statement was made on Monday at a news briefing in Lafia. Dr Wahab explained that online registration opened on 18 August, while physical registration began on 25 August….
