The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has accused the Federal Government of failing in its responsibility to protect citizens, warning that continued insecurity and delayed security responses suggest possible complicity in the violence plaguing parts of the country. The position was contained in a statement titled “Peace in Nigeria: Moving from Fragility to Stability,”…
A Nigerian legislator has called for urgent reforms to free local government administration from state-level control, alleging that governors have “hijacked” the third tier of government and stifled development at grassroots level. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Rep. Eugene Dibiagwu said local councils have been unable to perform effectively because state governments have taken over…
Nigeria’s federal government has invested approximately $801 million in military hardware from the United States since President Bola Tinubu took office, marking one of the country’s largest arms procurement drives in recent years, according to the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI). IMPI Chairman Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju said in a policy briefing that the acquisitions,…
Many residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the surging cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, calling on the government to intervene urgently. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, residents lamented that the sharp price increase had become unsustainable, straining…
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the Federal Government is currently reviewing citizenship applications submitted by 170 foreign nationals. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the minister said the exercise is being undertaken by the Citizenship Advisory Committee, which is tasked with assessing and recommending applications for President…
High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has denied reports claiming he issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement dated 26 October 2025 and signed by his media consultant, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Tompolo said he…
An investigator with the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that alleged terrorist negotiator, Mr. Tukur Mamu, betrayed the Federal Government committee set up to secure the release of victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack in 2022. The DSS operative, testifying as the sixth prosecution witness (PW-6)…
Nigeria’s education authorities say they are finalising negotiations with university unions to resolve long-standing disputes over pay and conditions and to prevent a return to nationwide strikes. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa confirmed on Wednesday that the government is preparing a counter-offer for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary unions. He…
Fresh revelations by the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) have cast serious doubt on the Kaduna State Government’s claim that it has commenced payment of a N72,000 minimum wage. Contrary to assurances by officials, teachers across the state insist they are still being paid under the old wage structure. Pay slips and bank alerts…
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has disbanded his executive cabinet with immediate effect, marking a significant shake-up in the state administration. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Bologi, on Monday, the governor disclosed that the decision was made during the State Executive Council meeting held in Minna. Governor Bago, while announcing…
