In a powerful call to action, Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, and House Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, have challenged West African parliaments to enhance fiscal oversight and ensure public resources deliver tangible benefits amid escalating debt challenges. Speaking at the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa...
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Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned of a nationwide strike should the Federal Government proceed with its proposed 5% tax on petroleum products. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, TUC President General Festus Osifo and General Secretary Nuhu Toro condemned the policy as “economic wickedness”...
Barely 48 hours after it asked X (formerly Twitter) to ban the X account of activist Omoyele Sowore, the Department of State Services (DSS), has sent another petition to Meta, demanding for immediate and urgent ban/deactivation of his Facebook account. The DSS, in a petition dated 7th September,2025 and...
Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Federal Government to intervene and curb Dangote Refinery’s alleged attempt to prevent newly hired drivers from joining established trade unions, labeling the policy a violation of Nigerian and international laws. On Sunday, Falana issued a statement condemning the...
Federal Government has called on the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to call off its planned nationwide strike slated for Monday, September 8, 2025, warning of severe economic consequences if the action proceeds. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, Minister of Labour and...
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international organized criminal group operating across Nigeria, the UK, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, arresting three key leaders in a two-week intelligence-led operation in Lagos. The syndicate was busted after NDLEA operatives intercepted a large cocaine consignment hidden...
A total of 160,200 bottles of codeine-based syrup were discovered in a 40ft container during a joint examination of the shipment by NDLEA officers and men of Nigeria Customs and other security agencies at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers state on Thursday...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over “the proposed salary increase for political and public office holders in Nigeria particularly the president, vice-president, governors, their deputies, and lawmakers.” RMAFC had last month disclosed the commission’s proposal...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles star forward Victor Osimhen has been officially sidelined for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, dealing a significant setback to the Super Eagles’ campaign. The Galatasaray ace, who has been a key figure in Nigeria’s attack, picked up an injury...
Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has removed Abdulmumin Jibrin-Kofa, a sitting House of Representatives member, from its ranks due to claims of undermining the party’s goals. The state NNPP chairman, Hashim Sulaiman-Dungurawa, shared this update during a Saturday press briefing in Kano. He explained...
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reassured the public that no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) exist within the country, even as a fresh and alarming outbreak grips the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), claiming at least 15 lives. This development has prompted Nigeria...
A diverse group of Nigerians has voiced a blend of frustration and cautious optimism regarding the Federal Government’s decision to double international passport fees, effective from September 1, 2025. While some applaud potential improvements in service efficiency, others decry the steep costs as a burden on everyday citizens, demanding...
In a tense 2026 World Cup qualifier, Tolu Arokodare’s spectacular 51st-minute volley secured a vital 1-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against a stubborn Rwanda side at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The Wolves striker’s acrobatic finish ensured Nigeria’s second win in the qualification campaign, propelling them to second in...
In a powerful display of coordinated military action, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), alongside ground troops, eliminated over 30 terrorists in a strategic operation in Borno State on Friday. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), detailed...
In a swift response to a mass abduction, Edo State Police Command operatives successfully rescued 16 of 29 passengers kidnapped by suspected gunmen along the Benin-Auchi road on Friday evening. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the rescue on Saturday in Benin. According to sources cited by the...
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is grieving the loss of eight personnel killed in a brutal ambush by suspected kidnappers in Okpella, Edo State, on Friday night. The attack, which also left four officers critically injured and a Chinese expatriate abducted, occurred during a routine patrol escorting...
In a deadly assault, suspected kidnappers gunned down eight Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel and abducted a Chinese expatriate at the BUA Cement Company in Okpella, Edo State, on Friday night. The attack occurred around 10:00 p.m. as the NSCDC team escorted five Chinese expatriates back...
President Donald Trump has enacted a bold executive order aimed at safeguarding American citizens from unlawful detention overseas, signaling a tough stance against nations that exploit U.S. nationals. On Friday, the U.S. Department of State announced that the executive order introduces stringent measures for entities labeled as “State Sponsors...
Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has declared his support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike in any contest for Nigeria’s leadership, emphasizing that his decision is rooted in principles rather than personal ties. Speaking on _Politics Today_ on Friday, Tambuwal clarified...
Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has pledged to lead efforts to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, describing the movement as a “national consensus” to remove the current administration. Speaking as a key figure in an opposition coalition, Tambuwal outlined a democratic strategy to end...