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Ex-VP Sambo’s Ally Sidi, Supporters Defect To APC In Kaduna
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Ex-VP Sambo’s Ally Sidi, Supporters Defect To APC In Kaduna

Aza Msue and Leadership News

A political ally of former Vice President Namadi Sambo, Sani Sidi, alongside his supporters defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna. Sidi, a former Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)…

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Tinubu Set To Assent Tax Reform Bills

Mark Itsibor and Leadership News

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has received the four Tax Reform Bills that were recently passed by the National Assembly, for his assent. “It was finally delivered to Mr Presdient by the…

Federal Gov’t, States Share N1.659trn May Revenue
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Federal Gov’t, States Share N1.659trn May Revenue

Mark Itsibor and Leadership News

A total of N1.659 trillion, being May 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Areas. The revenue was shared at the June 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja, according to…

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Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs To Arrest Killers Of Benue People

Ruth Nwokwu

President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security chiefs to immediately go after those responsible for the brutal killings in Benue State. The directive was issued on Wednesday during the President’s visit to the state, following renewed attacks that have claimed over 200…

Again, Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha’s Family Home In Kogi
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Again, Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha’s Family Home In Kogi

Samson Elijah and Ibrahim Obansa

The family residence of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, was once again attacked on Tuesday night at her country home in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by…

UNIPORT At 50: Varsity Confers Honorary Degree On FCT Minister Wike
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UNIPORT At 50: Varsity Confers Honorary Degree On FCT Minister Wike

Igho Oyoyo

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc Honoris Causa) on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, disclosed this during the…

3 Bodies Recovered From Fire Incident, Well In Oyo
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3 Bodies Recovered From Fire Incident, Well In Oyo

Adebayo Waheed

Oyo State Fire Services Agency has recovered the lifeless bodies of two men and a toddler from fire incident that occurred in Ibadan, the state capital and Saki area of the state. General Manager of the agency, Akinyemi Akinyinka who confirmed the incident in Ibadan on…

ECOWAS Urges Stakeholders To Tackle Plastic Pollution
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ECOWAS Urges Stakeholders To Tackle Plastic Pollution

Innocent Odoh

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on stakeholders in the region to tackle the incessant issues of plastic pollution in the region through coordinated regional response. The ECOWAS Commission made the call in Abuja on Tuesday…

Saudi’s KSrelief To Drill 78 Solar-powered Wells In Nigeria
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Saudi’s KSrelief To Drill 78 Solar-powered Wells In Nigeria

MARYAM SULEIMAN

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) in Saudi Arabia has signed a cooperation agreement with a civil society organisation (CSO) to implement a project involving drilling of 78 medium-depth, solar-powered wells across 10 States in Nigeria. The…

Hate Speech Is Direct Attack On Democratic Values — NHRC
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Hate Speech Is Direct Attack On Democratic Values — NHRC

Bidon Mibzar

The National Human Rights Commission has warned against the rising spread of hate speech, particularly as it takes new and more dangerous trends through digital technologies mostly powered by artificial intelligence. Executive secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu who raised…

NANS Tasks Tinubu, Benue Gov’t To End Killings
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NANS Tasks Tinubu, Benue Gov’t To End Killings

Femi Oyeweso

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday, called on President Bola Tinubu and the Benue State government to put a permanent stop to the incessant killings allegedly being perpetrated by suspected killer herdsmen. The student body noted that the…

Police Launch Manhunt For Killer Of Benue Lady In Gwarinpa Hotel
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Police Launch Manhunt For Killer Of Benue Lady In Gwarinpa Hotel

Ejike Ejike and Leadership News

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), FCT Command, have launched an investigation into the death of a lady, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, whose dead body was discovered in a hotel room in Gwarimpa District of Abuja. The police said following a disturbing viral video showing…

EFCC Arrests Ex-Plateau Speaker, Others Over Alleged Money Laundering
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EFCC Arrests Ex-Plateau Speaker, Others Over Alleged Money Laundering

Ejike Ejike

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Moses Thomas Sule, and 14 other former lawmakers for alleged money laundering. The former legislators were arrested following claims by some concerned…

Customs Intercept Gun, 1,433 Lives Cartridges In Ogun
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Customs Intercept Gun, 1,433 Lives Cartridges In Ogun

Agency Report

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has intercepted 1,433 round of live cartridges and five Dane guns in different locations of the state. Mr Godwin Otunla, the Area Comptroller, made this known during the handing over of the arms and ammunition to the…