The receipt of the petition filed against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, has been confirmed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, John Okor Odey, said, “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) […]
Gunmen have attacked Ora community along the Osun–Kwara boundary, abducting a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, and killing a village chief during the incident. Residents said the attack caused panic in the community as the assailants fled into the bush with the abducted victim. Owolabi’s wife, Titilayo, said the abduction occurred outside their residence on […]
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of three nominees as non-career ambassadors following their screening by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. Those confirmed are Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are from Ogun State, Aminu Muhammad Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Their confirmation came after the upper chamber considered and adopted […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has presented over N939 billion and an additional 850 million “Budget of Hope and Growth” to the State House of Assembly for the 2026 Appropriation Year. The Governor presented the budget in the presence of the state lawmakers Read Also: Edo Gov Sacks Education Board Chair According to journalists, Okpebholo, on Tuesday, December […]
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (rtd.), has passed away at the age of 71, two weeks before his 72nd birthday. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, Justice Muhammad’s death was confirmed by the Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS). In the statement titled “NAMLAS Condolence Message […]
The Federal Government has kicked off the construction of the N47 billion Jakara–Wuju–Wuju road and sewage project in Kano metropolis. The project, targeted at controlling erosion and enhancing economic activities, will traverse Gwale, Kano Municipal, Dala, and Fagge Local Government Areas upon completion. Speaking on the development, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reacted to the Nigerian Police Force’s plan to resume the strict enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy. The President of the NBA, Afam Osigwe, in a statement, accused the police of disregarding the rule of law. “A press release dated 15th December 2025, issued by the Force […]
The Federal Government and the United States have engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation as Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, met with Richard Mills, the United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria. In a post on X, the US Embassy noted that the United States looks forward to continued collaboration with Nigeria on matters […]
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has rolled out a total of N1.92 trillion as revenue for November to the federal government, states, and local government councils. According to newsmen, the allocation was approved at FAAC’s December 2025 meeting held in Abuja, and spearheaded by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite. In a […]
The Dangote Refinery’s decision to reduce the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as Petrol, has triggered significant losses for fuel importers, depot owners, and retail marketers. According to journalists, petrol importers are on the verge of losing as much as N102.48bn monthly after the Dangote refinery reduced its gantry price from N828 […]