FG Flags Off ₦25bn Airport Chapel, Pilgrims Centre in Abuja
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Saturday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a ₦25 billion Ecumenical Airport Chapel and Pilgrims Centre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The event drew prominent national figures, including former Head of State Yakubu Gowon and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja. The project, initiated […]
Kwara South Crisis: Over 30 Monarchs Flee Palaces Amid Rising Kidnappings, Killings
No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across southern Kwara State have reportedly fled their palaces following a wave of kidnappings, killings and violent attacks that have forced entire communities to empty out. Findings indicate that many of the displaced monarchs have taken refuge in safer urban centres such as Ilorin, Osogbo, Offa and Lagos, leaving […]
Sanusi Questions FG Borrowing Despite Subsidy Removal
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, questioning why the Federal Government continues to borrow heavily despite the removal of petrol subsidy. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria said while key reforms such as subsidy removal […]
Food Expert Urges Nigeria to Embrace Food Sovereignty Over Food Security
A leading food security scholar, Demo Kalla, has urged the Federal Government to shift its focus from food security to food sovereignty, arguing that reliable access to affordable and nutritious food is central to national stability. Kalla, who is Director of the TETFund Centre of Excellence on Food Security at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, made […]
FG Approves Major Allowance and Welfare Increase for Civil Servants
The Federal Government has approved a wide-ranging increase in allowances and welfare packages for civil servants, in a move aimed at improving earnings and boosting morale across the public service. The announcement was made on Friday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, who said the reforms had […]
Transcorp Hotels Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth, Hits N22.41bn Revenue
Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced a strong start to the 2026 financial year, posting significant growth in both revenue and profitability for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. According to its unaudited financial results, the company recorded revenue of N22.41 billion, representing a 9 per cent increase from the N20.64 billion posted in the […]
TCN Strengthens National Grid With New Ihovbor Transmission Links
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commissioned new transmission line connections at the Ihovbor corridor to improve power evacuation and enhance stability of the national grid. The project involves the turn-in-turn-out connections for a the Ihovbor/Beninnd Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV transmission lines, which were completed and commissioned at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2026. According to […]
Uber Driver Traced, Arrested Over Alleged Theft of iPhone 16 in Lagos
An Uber driver in Lagos has been reportedly traced and handed over to authorities after allegedly absconding with an iPhone 16 meant for delivery from Egbeda to Ikeja. The incident was first raised on social media by user Ashake, who posted on X (formerly Twitter), accusing the driver of cancelling the trip midway and becoming […]
Sanusi Questions Nigeria’s Continued Borrowing Despite Fuel Subsidy Removal
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has criticised Nigeria’s fiscal direction, questioning the Federal Government’s continued reliance on borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy and exchange rate reforms. Speaking in an interview shared by News Central TV, Sanusi said that while the removal of fuel subsidy and liberalisation of the foreign exchange market were […]
Court Restrains Police, FRSC From Fining Motorists Over Third-Party Insurance
The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force and Fethe deral Road Safety Corps from imposing fines on motorists for third-party motor insurance violations without a court order. The judgment followed a suit filed by activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju against the Inspector-General of Police, the Attorney-General of the Federation and the FRSC. Delivering […]
