We’ll Not Negotiate with Bandits – Governor Dikko Radda Clarifies Position on Security

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed his firm stance against negotiating with bandits who have been terrorizing certain areas of the state. The governor emphasized that his administration remains committed to restoring peace and security through proactive measures rather than entering into any form of dialogue or compromise with criminal elements. The […]

Governor Douye Diri Leaves PDP, Joins APC with State Assembly Backing

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has formally withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His decision came with the support of 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, signaling a major shift in the state’s political alignment. According to Arise TV, the governor, alongside the defected lawmakers, announced the move during […]

Pay Our Outstanding Three-Month Wage Award and Promotion Arrears – Workers Urge President Tinubu

Federal workers across Nigeria, operating under the umbrella of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF), have called on the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fulfill its promise by paying the pending three-month wage award owed to civil servants. In a statement officially signed by the National Coordinator of the Federal Workers Forum, […]

Illegal financial flows out of Nigeria worsening country’s revenue problem – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm on the growing incidence of illicit financial flows (IFFs) from Nigeria, warning that the phenomenon is intensifying the revenue shortfall the country already faces. At the ongoing 2025 Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reaffirmed the institution’s heightened focus on tracking these invisible flows, in […]

Governor Sule Approves Recruitment of 1,000 New Teachers Across Nasarawa State

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has officially given his approval for the recruitment of 1,000 qualified teachers to serve in both primary and junior secondary schools across the state. This crucial development was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, following a strategic […]

Governor Mai Mala Buni Approves N5.8 Billion for Yobe State Retirees’ Gratuity Settlement

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has officially approved the release of N5.8 billion for the payment of long-overdue gratuities to retired public servants in the state. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Yobe State Commissioner for Finance, Mohammed Abatcha Geidam, who revealed that the approved funds are meant to clear […]

Family of slain husband condemns Tinubu pardon for Maryam Sanda: a reopening of pain

The family of the late Bilyaminu Ahmed Bello has publicly denounced the decision by Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pardon his widow, Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death for his murder. The family’s statement, released on Monday, characterises the pardon as a deeply hurtful act that re-opens wounds they had strived to heal. According to the family’s representative, […]

Dangote Refinery Supply Disruption Triggers New Petrol Price Hike Across Nigerian Filling Stations

A recent supply glitch at the Dangote Refinery has sparked a new wave of petrol price increases across various filling stations in Nigeria, affecting motorists and commuters nationwide. According to LMSINT MEDIA reports, several major fuel retailers — including NNPCL retail outlets, Ranoil, AA Rano, Mobil, and Sharon Oil — have adjusted their pump prices […]

Tinubu’s Pardon of 175 Convicts: Mercy, Justice & Public Outrage in Nigeria

Last week, President Bola Tinubu, invoking his constitutional prerogative of mercy, granted clemency to 175 Nigerians convicted on a spectrum of serious offences including drug trafficking, murder, armed robbery and illegal mining etc., who were serving sentences — some even the death penalty. The decision has sparked widespread public indignation. Critics argue that such expansive […]

Peter Obi Urges Federal and State Governments to Halt Demolition of Citizens’ Properties

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has openly criticized the continuous demolition of private properties by various government agencies across Nigeria. Obi expressed deep concern over the devastating effects such actions have on ordinary citizens, particularly those already battling economic hardship and insecurity. Speaking through a public statement, Peter […]

Ex-Minister Isa Pantami and Other Key Figures May Exit APC – Party Leader Raises Alarm

A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Khamis Musa Darazo, who is also a loyal supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged the Presidency and the national leadership of the party to take swift action to prevent an imminent defection of some influential members. Darazo expressed deep concern that certain aggrieved stakeholders […]

Nigeria at Crossroads – Archbishop Israel Afolabi Amoo Speaks on National Challenges

Archbishop Israel Afolabi Amoo has voiced deep concern over the current state of Nigeria, stating that the nation is at a crucial crossroads marked by complex and multifaceted challenges. According to the Archbishop, the country is grappling with persistent insecurity, economic instability, and rising political tension that continue to threaten national unity and sustainable development. […]

Political Affiliations Not a Consideration for Appointments in Oyo – Governor Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to fairness, inclusivity, and meritocracy, emphasizing that political affiliations are not the primary basis for appointments into key positions across the state. Speaking on the matter, Governor Makinde clarified that his government’s major focus is on selecting competent and trustworthy individuals capable of contributing […]