Armed military officers, reportedly acting on the orders of a former Chief of Naval Staff, blocked efforts by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to halt an alleged illegal development at Plot 1946 in Gaduwa District, Abuja. The confrontation occurred on Tuesday when FCT officials arrived at the site to demolish structures deemed…
Nigeria is making bold strides towards economic stability and digital transformation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Vice-President Kashim Shettima said on Tuesday. Addressing the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025, Shettima said the government’s policies are winning both investor confidence and international recognition. “The era of economic volatility is behind us,” Shettima declared, citing…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the start of the 2025 Licensing Round, effective Dec. 1, 2025, following approval from President Bola Tinubu, who also serves as Minister of Petroleum Resources. NUPRC Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, made the announcement at the Project One Million Barrels Per Day (1MMBOPD) Additional Production Investment Forum…
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, on Tuesday declared that the Federal Government should not negotiate with insurgents who have terrorised the country for years. Speaking at the NBA Akure Branch Law Week, he urged authorities to crush insurgents and their sponsors rather than forgive them. Fani-Kayode said Nigerians will continue to face challenges…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has set Thursday, Nov. 13, for judgment in the chairmanship dispute between former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice Peter Lifu made the ruling after counsel for Lamido, PDP, and joined parties, including INEC, adopted their processes and presented arguments. The judge had earlier…
A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday told an Abuja High Court that retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, former National Security Adviser (NSA), signed payment mandates issued to two companies linked to his trial. Dasuki is facing an amended 32-count charge over alleged misappropriation of N33.2 billion in security funds, alongside…
The Eredo Local Council has upgraded 168 roads and built eight solar-powered boreholes across its communities to improve living standards. The Chairman, Mr. Monsuru Akinloye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the projects benefitted communities including Odo-Egiri, Ilara, Ibonwon, Odogbawojo, Imokun, and Odomola. “This upgrading will ease vehicular movement and open up rural…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the Certificate of Return to Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, confirming his re-election as governor in the November 8 Anambra governorship election. The certificate was handed over by Mr. Kenneth Ikeagu, INEC Supervising National Electoral Commissioner for the election, at the commission’s Awka office, in line with Section 72(1)…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged collaboration across all sectors to curb stereotyping, create opportunities, and strengthen collective humanity. She made the remarks during the commissioning of the Gender and Public Policy Studies Centre (GaPPS) at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, which has been named the Sen. Oluremi…
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, on Tuesday urged urgent reforms to restore public trust in Nigeria’s democracy, warning that flaws in the electoral system have eroded confidence in institutions. Speaking at the National Electoral Reforms Summit 2025 in Abuja, she said entrenched political interests and poor conduct of past elections have undermined credibility….
