House of Representatives has approved the constitutional amendment bill seeking the creation of state police across Nigeria. The proposal received overwhelming support from lawmakers during voting on the floor of the House, with 289 members backing the bill, while only four voted against it. Voting was conducted through a...
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The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has decried the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, expressing concern that the terrorists and bandits attacks are now targeted at not only wasting precious human lives, but crippling the country’s education....
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has questioned the Federal Government’s rising debt profile despite what he described as a significant increase in revenue under President Bola Tinubu led administration. In a statement shared on X on Wednesday while reacting to the President’s three-year anniversary report, Obi...
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, arguing that the former Anambra State governor lacks the visionary leadership and enduring legacy associated with President Tinubu. In a post shared on Wednesday on X,...
Alex Iwobi reached a major milestone in his international career on Wednesday night, earning his 100th cap for Nigeria as the Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly in Leiria. The Fulham midfielder became only the fourth player in Nigeria’s history to make 100...
Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded arrangements with the Government of Ethiopia for the transfer of more than 100 Nigerian prisoners currently serving various jail terms in Ethiopian correctional facilities back to Nigeria. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,...
The 12th Prosecution Witness, PW12, Christopher Odofin, in the trial of the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, told Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Abuja, how Sirika allegedly passed off an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airline as that of...
Federal Government has disclosed that unsafe food causes nearly 50 million illnesses and more than 53,000 deaths annually in Nigeria, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen food safety systems across the country. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this known at...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to building a stronger, more inclusive, and more prosperous Nigeria, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated on Tuesday in Abuja at a press conference as part of the activities commemorating the 2026 Democracy Day. “This year’s Democracy Day celebration...
The Federal Government has defended the economic and social reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that Nigeria is on the path to recovery despite prevailing hardship and security challenges. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume (CON), who addressed a national press conference...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday commissioned the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring Road I Junction to Ring Road II Junction in Abuja, declaring that the era of abandoned public projects has ended. Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President said the completion...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history, describing the feat as a reflection of the confidence and trust reposed in him by the Indian people. In a congratulatory message issued on Monday, President Tinubu said...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding. The presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as excessive borrowing and a lack of transparency in the management of public funds, warning that Nigeria’s growing debt profile poses serious concerns for the country’s economic future. In...
Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation across Nigeria, warning that the country is facing a dangerous escalation of violence and criminality. Kwankwaso said the growing incidents of banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, communal clashes, and armed robbery across several states...
The Office of the Tax Ombud has launched a new digital Call Centre Portal and an integrated Case Management System aimed at improving taxpayer engagement and accelerating the resolution of complaints. Chief Press Secretary to the Tax Ombud, Chukwudi Achife, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday in...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will officially begin the commissioning of several high-impact legacy infrastructure projects across the nation’s capital on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of his third anniversary celebrations. Speaking with newsmen during a high-level...
Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded on Monday as renewed buying interest in key stocks lifted investors’ wealth by ₦514.97 billion, reversing part of the losses recorded in recent sessions. At the close of trading, the market capitalisation rose by 0.33 per cent to ₦156.11 trillion, while the All-Share Index (ASI)...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s security personnel for their unwavering commitment and sacrifices in the ongoing battle against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats across the country. In a message addressed to troops and other frontline security operatives, the President commended members of...