Senate Raises Alarm Over Neglect of Border Communities
The Senate Committee on State and Local Government Affairs has raised concerns over the lack of infrastructure and basic amenities in Nigeria’s border communities, warning that the situation is pushing residents to seek essential services in neighbouring countries. Chairman of the committee, Senator Binos Yaroe (PDP, Adamawa South), made the remarks while presenting the 2025 […]
FG Denies Paying Ransom for Abducted Niger Pupils
The Federal Government has denied reports alleging that it paid a large ransom and released militant commanders to secure the freedom of pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Boarding School in Niger State. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government described the claims, attributed to international media […]
Court to Rule on Suit Seeking Deregistration of Four Parties
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 24 to rule on a joinder application in a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Action Alliance (AA) over alleged non-compliance with constitutional requirements. The suit, filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum […]
EFCC, Kwara Police Strengthen Anti-Corruption Partnership
The Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Directorate, ACE I Victoria Ugo-Ali, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekimi Ojo, to reinforce inter-agency collaboration against financial crimes. The meeting, held at the police headquarters in Ilorin, was part of efforts to […]
Lawmaker Calls for Legislative Emergency Over Rising Insecurity
A member of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has described Nigeria’s security situation as “horrific” and urged the National Assembly to consider extraordinary measures, including a possible legislative emergency, to address the crisis. Speaking during plenary presided over by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, Doguwa, who represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State, said […]
Sowore Claims IGP Egbetokun Removed, Police Silent
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has been removed from office and replaced. Sowore alleged on Tuesday that Egbetokun had been succeeded by a senior officer currently serving at the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) in […]
El-Rufai Reports Nosebleed, Access Restriction in EFCC Custody
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai reportedly suffered a nosebleed while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to his spokesperson, Muyiwa Adekeye. In a statement on Monday, Adekeye alleged that the anti-graft agency prevented El-Rufai’s wife from personally delivering food to him on February 17, saying she was instructed […]
Irish Expert Urges Nigerian Youth to Embrace Innovation
Irish management consultant and former lecturer at Atlantic Technological University, Paddy Harte, has called on Nigerian youths to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking and collaboration to thrive in the digital era. Harte made the call during the 5th Public Lecture of the African School of Economics in Abuja, themed “Innovation and Leadership in the Digital Age: […]
Experts Urge Nigerians to Embrace Reading for Digital Success
Nigerians have been urged to adopt continuous reading and learning as essential tools for thriving in today’s knowledge-driven digital economy. The call was made during the 5th Public Lecture of the African School of Economics in Abuja. Speaking at the event themed “Innovation and Leadership in the Digital Age: Perspectives from Ireland,” Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mahfouz […]
FG Withdraws Forgery Charge Against Ozekhome
The Federal Government has withdrawn the forgery charge filed against constitutional lawyer, Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN). The charge was instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) following a judgment of a London court concerning a property linked to former Federal Capital Territory minister, the late Gen. Jeremiah Useni. Last month, […]
