Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union and the 30th AU General Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate and comprehensive review of the country’s electricity sector, citing persistent inefficiencies and lack of progress more than a decade after privatisation. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call at the annual conference of the women and youth wing of the National Union of Electricity Employees held in Abuja. Ajaero expressed concern that electricity generation has remained stagnant between 4,000 and […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has elevated 14 High Chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas, marking a significant development in the strengthening of traditional institutions within the state. The coronation ceremony, held at Oliveth Heights in Oyo West Local Government Area, featured the formal presentation of Staffs of Office and Instruments of Office to the newly elevated monarchs. The presentation was carried out […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it described as an alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. El-Rufai was reportedly intercepted on Thursday upon his arrival in Abuja from Cairo, Egypt. The ADC described the development as troubling and inconsistent with established legal procedures, raising concerns about due process and the conduct of security […]
A Nigerian national, Abubakar Adamu, has appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention to facilitate his return home from Russia after he was allegedly deceived and forced into military service. Adamu, through his legal representatives, has formally notified Nigerian authorities of his situation, raising serious concerns about his safety, welfare, and the circumstances surrounding his recruitment into the Russian army. According to his lawyers, Adamu travelled to Moscow […]
The Oyo State House of Assembly has commenced legislative action to prohibit the production, importation, distribution, sale, and use of single-use plastics, marking a major step toward tackling environmental pollution and promoting sustainable practices across the state. The proposed legislation, titled the Oyo State Single-Use Plastics Prohibition (SUPs) Bill, 2026, passed its first reading during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin. The bill is jointly […]
A retired United States Army officer, Yinka Ogunsanya, has criticised the payment of ransom to terrorist groups by government authorities, warning that the practice strengthens criminal networks and worsens Nigeria’s security challenges. Ogunsanya expressed his concerns while speaking at a public policy forum focused on addressing Nigeria’s growing insecurity and the need for reforms in the country’s security architecture. He described ransom payments as counterproductive, noting that such actions provide […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that about 15 million vulnerable households have been enrolled in its Benefit Register for conditional cash assistance aimed at cushioning the effects of economic hardship across the country. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, revealed this while speaking during a television interview, explaining that the programme is being implemented in partnership with the World Bank as part of broader […]
Dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond gathered in Abuja on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of former Head of State, Murtala Muhammed. The solemn event brought together government officials, diplomats, military officers, and other prominent personalities who paid tribute to the late military leader’s legacy and contributions to Nigeria’s development. The commemoration featured ceremonial activities, including the laying of wreaths by members of the Armed Forces […]
