FG Renames Coastal Highway After Tinubu
The Federal Government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, saying the decision recognises President Bola Tinubu’s long-standing vision for the project. Umahi announced the development on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja, where he also revealed that the President […]
LG Autonomy Stalls Despite ₦10.48tn FAAC Allocations
Nearly two years after the Supreme Court ordered the direct payment of federal allocations to Nigeria’s 774 local government councils, implementation of the landmark judgment remains largely stalled, despite councils receiving ₦10.48 trillion in Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursements during the period. An analysis of FAAC reports, using data from the National Bureau of […]
FIFA Reviews Argentina’s Falklands Banner After England Win
FIFA says it is reviewing reports from Argentina’s World Cup semi-final victory over England before deciding whether to take disciplinary action over a banner displayed by Argentine players after the match. Following Argentina’s 2-1 win in Atlanta, players celebrated with a banner reading, “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”), prompting criticism from British […]
Rotimi Amaechi Loses Mother at 89
Former Minister of Transportation and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has lost his mother, Mary Amaechi, who died at the age of 89. The family announced her passing in a statement issued by the Rotimi Amaechi Media Office on Thursday, saying she died peacefully. The statement described the late Mary Amaechi as […]
Senate Approves ₦50,000 Fine for Preaching in Commercial Vehicles
The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stiffer penalties for several traffic offences, including a proposed ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill, which is awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s assent, is aimed at strengthening road safety enforcement, improving compliance with traffic […]
Suspected Armed Herders Attack Benue Community, Loot Shops
Suspected armed herders on Thursday attacked Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, injuring one person and looting several provision stores. The attackers reportedly invaded the community along the Otukpo-Oweto-Abuja Road between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., firing sporadically and forcing residents, traders and customers to flee for safety. Confirming […]
Kano Pillars Set to Re-Sign Fabian Nworie
Kano Pillars have reached an agreement to re-sign defender Fabian Nworie ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, reports. Nworie previously featured for the Sai Masu Gida during the 2023/24 campaign before completing a move to Remo Stars. The 28-year-old enjoyed a successful spell with the Ikenne-based club, helping Remo Stars win […]
Umahi Denies Foul Play in Aide’s Death
Minister of Works David Umahi has dismissed allegations linking him to the death of Miss Mary Habila, a staff member who died at a ministry guest house in Uburu, Ebonyi State, saying he suspects no foul play and describing attempts to implicate him as “politics taken too far.” Speaking at a press conference in Abuja […]
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Malami-Linked Assets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final court order forfeiting 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered the judgment on Wednesday, ruling that the EFCC had established […]
Ubi Franklin Regrets Having Children With Different Women
Nigerian music executive Ubi Franklin has described having children with different women as the biggest mistake of his life, urging young men to avoid making the same decision. Speaking in a video shared on his Instagram page, Franklin reflected on his personal experiences and said he wished he had made different choices. “My worst decision […]
