Abuja, Nigeria — In a strategic move to bolster food production and support local farmers, Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to providing single-digit interest loans as part of broader interventions aimed at reducing production costs and ensuring national food security. Speaking during a steering committee meeting of the Presidential Food…
Makurdi, Nigeria — As part of efforts to modernize governance and enhance digital proficiency, Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved an extensive training program aimed at equipping 40,000 state and local government employees with skills in e-governance, data policy, regulatory compliance, and ICT advancement. The initiative aligns with the state’s broader vision…
Abuja, Nigeria — Prominent figures, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor (retd.), and distinguished military officers, gathered to pay tribute to the late Major General Christopher Jemitola (retd.), who passed away on February 6, 2025. General Jemitola, who collapsed while playing golf at the IBB Golf Club, Asokoro, Abuja,…
Lagos, Nigeria — A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a final forfeiture order on properties and financial assets linked to Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The ruling, delivered by Justice Yellim Bogoro on Friday, followed a case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Osun State High Court has ruled that the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) should proceed with the local government elections slated for February 22, 2025. The judgment followed a legal challenge initiated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against OSIEC and its Chairman, Hashim Abioye. Delivering the ruling, Justice A….
Osun, Nigeria — The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup, has called on the Federal Government and concerned Nigerians to urgently address the worsening condition of the Gbongan-Ife-Ilesa-Akure road. Raising concerns over the increasing rate of accidents, Oba Haastrup emphasized the need for the road’s inclusion in the 2025 supplementary budget. He noted that…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government will commence the 2025 edition of the Ministerial Press Briefing tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the National Press Center, Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accountability. In adherence to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive, all ministers are expected to present a comprehensive review of their ministries’ policies, achievements,…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Osun State House of Assembly has strongly criticized the unauthorized resumption of office by some local government chairmen and councillors elected in the October 15, 2022 elections, calling it a violation of due process and a threat to public order. Defiance of Governor’s Directive Governor Ademola Adeleke had earlier instructed that…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Senate Committee on Finance is set to hold a two-day public hearing on tax reform bills, aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s revenue system and economic growth. The hearing, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, follows the submission of four key tax reform bills to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. In a…
Awka, Nigeria — The Anambra State House of Assembly has condemned the escape of two suspects linked to the murder of late Justice Azuka, demanding their swift recapture. Speaker Somtochukwu Udeze expressed shock over the announcement by State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, describing the development as regrettable. In a statement issued by his…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has established an investigative committee to address the ongoing local government crisis in Osun State. The decision followed an urgent motion of public importance sponsored by nine lawmakers from Osun, highlighting the violent clashes over local government administration. During plenary, Hon. Bamidele Salam, leader of the Osun Caucus,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has introduced Greenhouse Gas Emission Meters to track and quantify pollution levels nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability. Speaking at the launch, organized by the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu described the initiative as a landmark step toward enhancing environmental responsibility and…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has strongly condemned the brutal murder of Hafsoh Lawal Adefalu, vowing to ensure justice is served. Governor Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed deep sorrow over the tragic killing of the final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, allegedly perpetrated by a self-proclaimed cleric, Abdulrahman Bello. During a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has partnered with CARE Nigeria, a subsidiary of CARE USA, to enhance the dissemination of weather and climate information to last-mile users and vulnerable communities. The collaboration was announced during a meeting on February 18, 2025, where NiMet’s Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Charles Anosike,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a mineral processing hub aimed at enhancing value addition and maximizing the potential of the mining sector. Speaking at the 60th International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, emphasized the government’s commitment…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to take decisive action against the rising cases of ritual killings across Nigeria. The lawmakers also called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to establish special court divisions to handle cases related to homicide, femicide, and other violent crimes. Expressing concern over the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved an application by former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke to amend her legal challenge against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the final forfeiture of her assets. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the request following a motion by Godwin Inyinbor, counsel to Alison-Madueke, which…
Oyo, Nigeria — Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, a key contender for the revered Alaafin of Oyo throne, has legally challenged the Oyo State Government’s proclamation of Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the new monarch. In a lawsuit filed at the Oyo State High Court on February 12, Gbadegesin seeks the nullification of Owoade’s appointment, citing violations…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State chapter, has ordered local government workers to withdraw their services starting Monday, February 17, 2025, citing concerns over potential violence. The directive comes in response to reports that political appointees from the administration of Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola plan to resume office, a move that has…
Kaduna, Nigeria — The Boys’ Brigade Nigeria has raised concerns over the impact of the get-rich-quick mentality on youth enrollment in the organization. Dr. Abraham Haruna Gaga, the newly elected President of the Boys’ Brigade Nigeria, Kaduna Council, made this known during a media briefing yesterday. He described online fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) has unveiled plans to invest heavily in state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to combat recurring cases of building collapses and improve road infrastructure nationwide. Director-General of NBRRI, Professor Samson Duna, made the announcement during a Thanksgiving service at ECWA Central Area, Abuja, following his reappointment as…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced the indefinite postponement of the highly anticipated Qur’an Convention due to an unprecedented surge in participation requests. The decision was conveyed in a statement released on Friday night by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and signed by its…
Lagos, Nigeria — MTN Nigeria has significantly raised its Pulse call bundle rates, following regulatory approval for industry-wide tariff adjustments. The telecom giant announced the increase in a message to Pulse subscribers, confirming a sharp rise in call charges from N7.8 per minute (13 kobo per second) to N13.8 per minute (23 kobo per second)…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Federal Government has made the National Identification Number (NIN) a compulsory requirement for Nigerians seeking access to social services and government palliatives. The directive was reiterated by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during the opening session of an Inter-Ministerial retreat on the Nigeria Digital…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government of Nigeria has formalized a partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to implement the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), backed by funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The announcement was made by Dr. Anda Yalaks, National Project Coordinator of NEWMAP-EIB, in a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate reversal of the recent 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs, warning of a potential nationwide shutdown if their demand is not met. In a communiqué issued after its Central Working Committee meeting in Lokoja on Tuesday, the NLC, through its President Joe Ajaero…
Awka, Nigeria — Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a reported altercation between a lecturer and a student, following intense public reactions on social media. The university identified the individuals involved as Dr. Chukwudi Okoye of the Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies and Goddy Mbakwe Precious, a third-year student…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to strengthening local governance and ensuring the full implementation of local government autonomy across Nigeria. This commitment was emphasized by the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr. Zaphaniah Jisalo, during the Local Government Development Summit held in Abuja. The summit, themed “The Supreme…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has set up a security committee to tackle the increasing influx of Almajiri children and other individuals deemed security concerns in Abuja. The decision was reached during an expanded security meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, chaired by the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike. The…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has introduced a comprehensive empowerment program aimed at equipping widows and women across Nigeria with essential skills for financial independence. Announcing the initiative in Abuja, NCWS National President, Princess Edna Azura, highlighted its alignment with the Renewed Hope Initiative of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely suspended the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following his objection to the continued involvement of Justice Binta Nyako in the case. Kanu, who is facing terrorism and treasonable felony charges, challenged the impartiality of Justice…
