Alarmed by worsening insecurity, the Senate has urged the Federal Government to establish a permanent military base in Kwara South Senatorial District to restore safety and stability in the region’s troubled forest communities. This followed the adoption of motion at…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s ambition of winning the 2027 presidential election, describing it as a mere mirage and a case of political delusion. The All Progressives Congress…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo says his administration’s efforts to revive Anambra’s public school system have led to significant gains in literacy, numeracy, and school enrolment across the state. He made the remark at the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration and endorsement…
About 98 per cent of Nigerian workers will no longer pay Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax under the new tax laws, according to the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee. The committee’s chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, revealed this at the 31st Nigerian…
Amid mounting allegations of certificate forgery, President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Uche Nnaji, who until recently served as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. The announcement was made in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga,…
In a significant political development, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned following a wave of controversy regarding the authenticity of his academic credentials. His departure from the cabinet marks a dramatic turn in a…
President Bola Tinubu has accepted the exit of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the completion of his second term in office.In recognition of his service, Tinubu on Tuesday conferred on Yakubu the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday received a delegation from Ethiopia on a study visit aimed at learning from Nigeria’s electoral system and sharing ideas on election management. The team, made up of representatives from the National Election…
The Cross River Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists in the state to desist from violating traffic laws or risk imprisonment. Innocent Etuk, Sector Commander, issued the warning in Calabar on Monday during a mobile…
On Monday, a fire broke out at the Rivers State secretariat, creating significant alarm among civil servants and the public. Reports indicate that the blaze began on the ground floor of a tall structure known as the Podium after regular…
In a major policy announcement at the Conservative Party conference, Kemi Badenoch has unveiled what she calls Britain’s most rigorous immigration reform yet. The centerpiece of her Radical Borders Plan is the formation of a new “Removals Force,” modelled on…
Founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has asserted that only God can remove President Bola Tinubu from office. He made the remark while turning down mounting pressure to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to…
The APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, has confidently predicted the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential race, regardless of the platform he runs on. Speaking amid rumors of Jonathan aligning with the African Democratic Congress…
Nearly twenty years after reforms were introduced to liberalise Nigeria’s power sector and increase generation capacity, meaningful progress has remained elusive, according to the Nigerian Society of Engineers. This view was expressed by former NSE President, Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, during the…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has urged financial regulators to require banks to disclose the amount of loans issued to women-led businesses as part of efforts to promote inclusive financing. Sanusi made this appeal in a goodwill message…