June 2025
Just In: DSS Arrests Nigerian Workers Forum Leader, Andrew Emelieze Ahead Of July 1 Protest
The National Coordinator of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF), Comrade Andrew Emelieze, has been arrested and detained by the Department of State Security Services (DSS) in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to sources, Emelieze’s arrest is linked to the planned nationwide protest scheduled for July 1, which aims to demand payment of the minimum wage and […]
Emir’s Palace, NDLEA office set ablaze as protest rocks Kwara
Residents of Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State took to the streets on Monday in protest against what they described as worsening insecurity in their communities, including repeated cases of terrorism, kidnapping and killings. The protesters, predominantly youths from the area, voiced frustration over what they termed government inaction in the face […]
PDP announces change of BoT meeting venue
The People Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the change of the venue for its Board of Trustees, BoT, meeting. This was disclosed in a post on the party’s official X handle on Monday. “The Meeting of the Board of Trustees, BoT, Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, earlier scheduled to hold by 10Am at […]
Rano Air Plane Grounded After Mid-Air Engine Failure
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded a Rano Air plane after a mid-air engine failure and fire scare. The aviation regulator noted that the Kano-Sokoto bound flight operated by the airline made an air return following the incident on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The fire scare was noticed on the flight deck and […]
Just In: APC NEC meeting holds on July 24
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled July 24 for a crucial National Executive Council (NEC) meeting to nominate a new national chairman. The meeting follows the resignation of former chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje last Friday. In the interim, Deputy National Chairman (North), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, was […]
JUST IN: President Tinubu addresses Saint Lucia parliament
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening ties with Caribbean nations during an address to a joint session of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia. Fredrick Nwabufo, senior special assistant to the president on public engagement, disclosed this in a post on X. According to Nwabufo, Tinubu said Nigeria “remains […]
NANS Constitutes National Task Force to Tackle Illegal Use of Number Plates
By Adesina Quadri Ademola In a decisive move to safeguard its integrity, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced the formation of a National Task Force Against Illegal Use of NANS Number Plates. This action follows a recent incident involving the interception of a vehicle bearing a NANS number plate allegedly found in […]
FG maintains pause on FRCN levy enforcement
The Federal Government says the 60-day administrative pause on the N25 million levy by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) will remain in place.The pause will continue in the mid-to long term, pending a broader legislative review on the contentious annual dues cap. This decision follows widespread criticism of the FRCN’s N25 million fixed […]
Akpabio: Nigerian govt slams six cybercrime charges on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal Government has initiated legal proceedings against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, under Nigeria’s amended Cybercrimes Act. This marks a significant step in its efforts to combat misinformation and uphold digital integrity. Natasha faces six criminal charges for allegedly making false and damaging statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello. The case, […]
2027: I’ll accept coalition’s offer to serve one term, hand over to North – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has claimed he would honour any coalition agreement which could require that he serves a single term and hand over to the North in 2031. According to Obi, he is not desperate for power and is more interested in character and integrity. He stated […]