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US Congressman Raises Alarm Over Terrorism, Killings in Talks With Nigeria’s NSA
US Congressman Riley Moore says more work is needed to tackle rising terrorism and ongoing attacks in Nigeria. He disclosed this during a meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, during which they discussed insecurity in the North-East and violence in the Middle Belt. Moore said both sides talked through specific actions that could […]
Federal Government Launches N50m Grant to Boost Student Innovation
The Federal Government has introduced a N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) to support innovation, research, and entrepreneurship in universities and other tertiary institutions. Launching the programme in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the grant is a national investment in young innovators and aligns with the government’s education goals. He explained […]
Dangote Stops Salaries of Sacked Engineers Amid Redeployment Dispute
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped the monthly salaries of engineers laid off during its dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The workers say their salaries were cut after many of them refused redeployment to states such as Zamfara, Borno, Benue, and Sokoto. Some engineers said they were […]
Tinubu, Macron Discuss Security Partnership as US Delegation Meets NSA
President Bola Tinubu has held a telephone discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Nigeria’s growing security crisis. Macron in a post on X said he assured Tinubu of France’s support, especially against terrorist threats in the northern region, adding that France will work more closely with Nigerian authorities and help communities affected by violence. […]
Osun Assembly Passes Bill to Control Local Government Finances
The Osun State House of Assembly has approved a new law to regulate how local government bank accounts are opened and managed. The bill aims to improve financial transparency and ensure better control of public funds in all 30 local government areas and area councils. According to a statement from the Chief Press Secretary to […]
Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun Government’s Suit on Withheld Local Government Funds
The Supreme Court has struck out a case filed by the Attorney General of Osun State, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, against the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, over withheld funds belonging to Osun’s 30 local governments. In a split decision of six justices to one, the court ruled that the Osun Attorney General had no […]
Pregnant Woman Dies in Katsina Hospital After Cash-Only Policy Blocks Urgent Oxygen Payment
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, has died at the Turai Umaru Musa Yar’adua Maternity and Children Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused to accept a bank transfer for oxygen payment, insisting on cash only. Witnesses said she arrived in critical condition and needed oxygen urgently. A cashier reportedly declined to receive a […]
Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC Amid Party Crisis
Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker Martin Amaewhule announced the mass defection during plenary, declaring that he too has left the PDP and is now an APC member. Amaewhule said his decision was influenced by internal divisions […]
Chinese Nationals Kidnapped From Construction Site in Kwara
Chinese nationals working on the BUA Bode Saadu-Kaiama-Kosubosu road have been kidnapped in Kwara State. According to reports, assailants arrived at the work site in Ejidongari, Moro LGA, shooting sporadically and kidnapping two Chinese nationals. The Kwara police commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to journalists, saying, “It is true that they were abducted from […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Sends New Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate for Approval
President Bola Tinubu has sent a fresh list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The list includes the former Sole Administrator of Rivers State and ex–Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former presidential aide, Ita Enang, former Imo First Lady, Chioma Ohakim, and former Minister of Interior and ex–Chief of Army […]