A coalition comprising 48 civil society organizations in Nigeria has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency due to the country’s escalating security challenges. The call was made during a world press conference held in Abuja, where the coalition expressed deep concerns about the worsening security situation and called for urgent government…
The Nigerian Navy recently transferred custody of 11 individuals suspected of planning to construct an illegal refinery to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Port Harcourt. Cdr. Sa’id Kabir, the Base Operations Officer of the Nigeria Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder Port Harcourt, supervised the handover to Monday Lawal of the NSCDC Command…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for failing to extend condolences to the Oyo State government following the explosion in Bodija, Ibadan. Makinde expressed his appreciation to the former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, who visited his office to offer…
Following the end of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello’s tenure on January 27, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly gearing up to invite him for questioning. With Bello no longer shielded by the immunity granted to governors, the EFCC and other security agencies are poised to launch an investigation…
In a remarkable display of generosity and community support, the Kebbi State Government recently sponsored a mass wedding for no fewer than 300 couples, including divorcees, widows, and indigents. The historic event, organized by the state government under the auspices of Hajia Nafisa Nasir Idris’s Nafisa Nasir Development Foundation, took place at the Abdullahi Fodio…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has unveiled the Presidential Initiative to deploy Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit buses, which is expected to significantly reduce transport costs by over 50%. In a statement to the press on Sunday, Idris urged Nigerians to view this initiative as a relief measure introduced by…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has deferred its judgement on the appeal brought by Aisha Dahiru, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Adamawa State governorship, challenging the re-election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. The five-member panel, led by John Okoro, reserved its judgement after hearing arguments from all parties involved. Akin Olujimi, representing Ms…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reported a significant milestone in its efforts to ensure data protection compliance, having generated over N400 million through its enforcement actions and remedial measures. This announcement was made by the NDPC National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, during a news conference in Abuja to commemorate the 2024 Global Data Privacy…
President Bola Tinubu is facing increasing criticism over his handling of the economy, with many expressing doubts about his ability to turn around Nigeria’s economic fortunes. Just a month into the year, there is widespread skepticism about the economy’s direction, leading some to question Tinubu’s reputation as a competent economic manager. If the current administration…
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the allocation of resources and equipment to security agencies to address the escalating insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During a security town hall meeting with traditional and community leaders in Bwari, Bwari Area Council of the FCT, Minister Nyesom Wike announced this development. He stated that the FCT…