• Says bail conditions must not become pre-trial punishment •Moved by wife’s emotional appeal from US Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Presidential candidate of the Nigeria […]
Category: Reports
FG Moves to Stem Human Trafficking, Irregular Migration as Over 1,000 Nigerians Return from Crisis Routes
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The federal government on Tuesday unveiled a renewed strategy to curb irregular migration and dismantle human trafficking networks, warning that worsening […]
Defence Minister Urges Troops to Engage Terrorists Without Waiting for Any Orders
• Sokoto gov unveils N27.1bn security assets, seeks tougher law against bandits, informants Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has […]
Fake Agency: Senate Backs Tinubu’s Probe, Suspends N1.3bn Agency’s Budget Inquiry
• Awaits ICPC findings before taking action •Insists no petition before it, budget line originated from executive • ADC: Only independent inquiry acceptable •Atiku wants […]
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Strengthen Consular Ties as Envoy Meets Deputy Foreign Minister
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to deepen consular cooperation with a focus on visa facilitation, the welfare […]
MSF Ends Kano Diphtheria Emergency Mission After Vaccinating 835,000 Children
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The humanitarian medical organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders, has concluded its three-year emergency response to the devastating diphtheria outbreak […]
Tinubu: Civil Society Organisations No Longer in Opposition, but Partners in Governance
• Tasks CSOs with budget tracking, climate action, ethical governance •Sanwo-Olu urges constructive partnership for accountable governance Wale Igbintade President Bola Tinubu yesterday declared that […]
NHIA: Over 22m Nigerians Now Under Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage
Ebere Nwoji The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), said Nigeria has made significant progress in its efforts to achieve Universal Health Insurance Coverage (UHC), as […]
FG Unveils Coordinated Offensive Against Drug Cartels, Moves to Expand Treatment, Rehabilitation
• Akume says Tinubu committed to protecting Nigerians from drug abuse as Marwa pushes national action plan •UNODC, health ministry demand measurable outcomes Michael Olugbode […]
Senate Backs 15-Year Jail Term, Asset Forfeiture for Fake Drug Offenders
• Bill empowers NAFDAC with advanced tracking technology •Creates multi-agency task force to dismantle counterfeit medicine syndicates Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Senate on Wednesday took […]
AFBA Celebrates Dele Oye’s Impact on Nigeria’s Private Sector with 2026 Medal of Merit
Wale Igbintade The African Bar Association (AFBA), the umbrella body of lawyers of African origin and those in the diaspora, has named the Chairman of […]
El-Rufai Denies Alleged Violation of Court Order, Demands Personal Physician’s Release
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that […]
ExxonMobil, Partners Kick Off $1bn Usan Project, Set to Unlock 40,000bpd Output
• NUPRC welcomes investment, awards PPLs to licensing round winners • Project execution starts in August, first oil expected in six months • Asset to […]
CBN: Standard N100 Banknote Remains Legal Tender
• Warns rejection violates CBN Act, undermines confidence in national currency James Emejo in Abuja Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, reaffirmed that the standard […]
Senate Passes N11.074trn Customs 2026 Budget, Okays N1.295trn Expenditure
• Moves to legalise digital healthcare, advances e-Health bill • Clears Marwa for NDDC, begins screening of Tinubu’s AMCON chair nominee Sunday Aborisade in Abuja […]
Atedo Peterside: Massive Voters’ Turnout ‘ll Overwhelm Election Riggers
• Urges INEC to allow registered Nigerians vote without PVCs •Decries continuous incarceration of El-Rufai Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Founder of the ANAP Foundation, Atedo […]
Nigeria Targets 2 Million MT Sugar Output as NSDC Graduates First Specialist Cohort
Sunday Ehigiator Nigeria has taken a significant step towards achieving its target of producing two million metric tonnes (MT) of sugar annually, as National Sugar […]
Court Nullifies ARCON’s N60bn Sanction Against Facebook Nigeria, Cites Breach of Fair Hearing
Wale Igbintade A Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified the N60 billion sanction imposed by Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) on Facebook Nigeria […]
Ministry Denies Minister’s Role in NELFUND Recruitment Delay, Says Agency Overstaffed
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports linking the Minister of Education to delays in the resumption of newly recruited […]
Idris: Reliable Identity System Key for National Planning and Financial Inclusion
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said a strong and inclusive national identity system was indispensable for effective […]