The Member representing Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ishaya D. Lalu, has identified economic empowerment as a critical strategy for reducing insecurity, poverty and social vices, arguing that sustainable livelihoods remain central to restoring peace in local communities. Lalu made this assertion while unveiling a...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos
New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Saturday re-elected Dr Ahmed Ajujia as its National Chairman. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ajuji was re-elected unopposed through voice votes at the party’s National Convention held in Abuja. The convention, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission...
Motorists heading along the Lokoja–Abuja highway were left frustrated over the weekend as severe gridlock brought traffic to a near standstill, leaving hundreds stranded for hours just days before Christmas. Travelers reported being trapped in traffic from early Saturday morning through Sunday, with little to no movement along the...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched its 2025 “Operation Zero Tolerance” nationwide crackdown to combat reckless driving and reduce road crashes during the busy festive season. The initiative, which started on December 15, 2025, and will run until January 15, 2026, is a comprehensive, intelligence-driven operation aimed at...
A fire outbreak at the Abuja headquarters of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) was swiftly brought under control on Saturday, with authorities confirming that no life was lost in the incident. The blaze, which broke out on the fourth floor of the FIRS building, triggered an immediate response...
Erling Haaland once again underlined his frightening consistency as Manchester City surged to the top of the Premier League table with a commanding 3-0 victory over West Ham, while Chelsea showed resilience to claw back a 2-2 draw away at Newcastle on a pulsating Saturday of top-flight action. City...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Lagos to usher in the Yuletide season, marking a festive return to the city he once governed. The President touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Saturday evening, following official visits to Bauchi and Borno states. He was warmly received...
Arsenal ensured they will top the English Premier League (EPL) at Christmas with a 1-0 over Everton, while Liverpool survived a nervy finale to beat nine-man Tottenham 2-1 on Saturday. Manchester City briefly moved top of the table after Erling Haaland’s double inspired a 3-0 win over West Ham....
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the implementation of the 2025 tax laws, raising serious allegations that key provisions were altered after they were passed by the National Assembly. In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi accused...
No fewer than 10 states are competing for the N1.3 million prize tags at the Calabar Table Tennis Challenge scheduled at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The event draws elite and emerging players into a high-stakes rally anchored on ethics, youth development, and competitive excellence. The states are Cross...
Rivers State seems to have restarted its economy with the 18th international trade fair going on in Port Harcourt at the Dr Obi Wali International Cultural Centre. This is as the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (RSIPA) has unveiled measures to enthrone ease of doing (EoDB) to win back...
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peace-driven development and inclusive governance, assuring the Okoyong community of sustained infrastructural and socio-economic growth. The governor gave the assurance through his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on Saturday, at a civic reception and chieftaincy coronation ceremony...
On the matter of war and peace, US President Donald Trump is an ambiguous creature. His large ego craves recognition and celebration as a global peace maker. But his basic psychology is unrepentantly belligerent. He wants to be adored as a messiah of peace and feared as a fierce...
Chairman, Board of Directors, First Royal Microfinance Bank Limited, Princes Ibum Obu, has said the Bank has approved a dividend of #0. 018k dividend and recorded a profit after tax as at December 31 2024. According to Obu this reflects the Bank commitment to delivering value to shareholders while...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s governance process, accusing the Federal Government of presiding over what he described as the fabrication of laws following the presentation of the 2026 national budget. In a strongly worded statement titled “ _Migrating from Padded Budgets...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Sciences, Azare, in honour of the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, a move widely seen as a tribute to a lifetime devoted to faith, learning and moral leadership. The President announced the decision on...
African football is set for a historic shake-up as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will move from its long-standing two-year cycle to a four-year format after the 2028 edition. CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the landmark decision on Saturday,...
Elon Musk has scored a major legal win after Delaware’s Supreme Court overturned earlier rulings that blocked his controversial $56 billion Tesla compensation package, effectively reopening the door for the electric vehicle maker’s chief executive to claim one of the biggest pay awards in corporate history. In its decision...
In a move aimed at boosting confidence, security and ease of payments, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to enforce multi-factor authentication on foreign-issued card transactions carried out in the country. The new directive, contained in a circular dated December 18, 2025,...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged 3,391 newly inducted soldiers of the Nigerian Army to uphold the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, courage and patriotism as they formally commence their military careers. Lieutenant General Shaibu gave the charge on Saturday during the Passing Out...