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The Federal Government has approved a N150bn extension of the Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State, signalling a shift towards smart, durable, and economically impactful infrastructure development. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the project—structured under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement—has received presidential approval and will be forwarded to the Federal Executive Council for final ratification. Umahi said the extension would be constructed using reinforced concrete technology with a […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, promoting her from her previous role as Minister of State in the same ministry. The appointment follows the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency also announced the nomination of Sola Enikanolaiye […]

The Federal Government has approved a N150bn extension of the Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State, as part of a broader push to deliver what it describes as smart, durable, and economically impactful infrastructure. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the project, to be executed under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement, has received presidential approval and will be presented to the Federal Executive Council for ratification. According to the […]

The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver a crucial judgment today on the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a decision widely seen as pivotal to the configuration of opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The rulings, scheduled for 2 p.m., follow the conclusion of hearings on April 22 by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba. […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he will seek a second term in office, insisting that rising insecurity in parts of the country will not force him out of power. He made this known while receiving Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang alongside other stakeholders from Plateau State, during a meeting that also addressed the security situation and national concerns. The President expressed concern over what he described as attempts by some […]

The Dangote Refinery has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) by N75 per litre, reflecting ongoing shifts in global oil market dynamics. The new adjustment raises the ex-depot price from N1,200 to N1,275 per litre. In a similar move, coastal prices have also been revised upward, now standing at N1,215 per litre. This latest price review comes amid rising crude oil prices on the international market. Brent […]

Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the Muslim community across Oyo State to begin seeking divine guidance ahead of the state’s next political transition. The governor made this appeal on Wednesday while addressing intending pilgrims at the Olodo Hajj Camp, as they prepared to embark on their spiritual journey to Mecca for the 2026 Hajj exercise. In his remarks, Makinde urged the Muslim Ummah to use the sacred opportunity of […]

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered three illegal drug warehouses concealed within a residential estate in the Okota area of Lagos State, leading to the seizure of narcotics valued at approximately ₦16.9 billion. The intelligence-driven operation resulted in the recovery of a massive quantity of illicit substances, including about 2,360,000 pills of high-potency tramadol (225mg) and 1,909,400 bottles of codeine syrup. The drugs were discovered […]

Economists, financial analysts, and bank customers have expressed mixed reactions to a proposed increase in the cost of obtaining Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards in Nigeria, which would rise from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500 under a new draft regulatory framework being considered by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The proposal is part of a broader review of banking charges affecting financial institutions, which also includes changes such as adjustments to […]