CSO Urges States to Strengthen Security for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims
The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has called on state governments to coordinate security measures for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj airlift operations. In a statement, IHR National Coordinator Ibrahim Muhammad said pilgrims travelling across states to orientation camps and departure airports require unified protection to prevent security threats during the pre-departure period. He […]
Power Outages Trigger Calls for Adelabu’s Removal
Persistent electricity outages across Nigeria have intensified public calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu amid worsening supply shortages nationwide. Over the past four months, electricity generation has fluctuated between 2,000 and 4,000 megawatts—far below national demand. As of March 29, 2026, distribution companies reportedly received only 2,855 megawatts, […]
Tinubu Appoints CAC Chair, Names NPC Commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Senator Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominated seven new federal commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC), subject to confirmation by the National Assembly of Nigeria. Ida, who represented Katsina Central in the Senate, previously served as Commissioner of Finance in Katsina State […]
FG Awards N2.5bn Grants to Student Innovators
The Federal Government has awarded N2.5 billion in grants to 45 student-led ventures at the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Bootcamp and Awards held at the United Nations Development Programme Innovation Hub in Lagos. The beneficiaries emerged from 65 finalists selected through a competitive screening process, according to a statement by the Federal Ministry […]
Ibeno Youths Demand Revamp of Abandoned Skills Centre
Concerned youths in Ibeno Local Government Area have called on government authorities to revive a long-abandoned skill acquisition centre in the community, describing the facility as a missed opportunity for youth empowerment and economic development. The youths, under the umbrella of the Ibeno Youth Advocacy Network (IYAN), said the centre, reportedly constructed about 16 years […]
Agatu Residents Protest Herdsmen Presence Ahead of Farming Season
Residents of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State staged a protest on Monday in Obagaji, the council headquarters, demanding the removal of Fulani herders from their communities ahead of the farming season. The protesters, carrying placards and chanting slogans, marched to the local government secretariat to express concerns over the presence of cattle in […]
Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns from NNPP, Moves to ADC
Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, Secretary of the Kwankwasiyya movement and son of former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). In a statement shared on Monday via his Facebook page, Mustapha said his decision followed careful consideration and marked a new phase in his political career. […]
EFCC Arrests Firm Representative Over Alleged N993m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a company representative, Kofoworola Motunrayo Kolawole, over an alleged fraud involving N993.2 million linked to a failed foreign exchange transaction. Kolawole, 37, a native of Ondo State, was taken into custody by the commission’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate after initially failing to honour several invitations. She later […]
Tinubu Launches Support Fund for Nigerian Armed Forces
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a dedicated support fund for Nigeria’s Armed Forces, aimed at assisting wounded personnel and the families of fallen soldiers. The announcement was made on Sunday, during the President’s 74th birthday commemoration, as a gesture to honour the courage and sacrifice of the nation’s military. President Tinubu […]
Wike Emerges as Key Figure Amid PDP Factional Struggle
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide Reuben Abati has said that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reasserted himself as a central figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), even as the party continues to grapple with internal divisions. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Abati highlighted that recent events […]
