ABUJA — The 2027 presidential race has entered a more active phase as Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, formally opened his campaign headquarters in Abuja and challenged Nigerians to judge political contenders by their ideas, records and ability to deliver. At the commissioning of the APM presidential campaign […]
A three-storey building on Abidjan Street in Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, collapsed on Monday night after previously being marked and sealed by authorities over structural concerns. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said emergency responders were deployed shortly after receiving a distress call at about 7:45 p.m., while search-and-rescue operations continued at the scene. As […]
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ABUJA — A fresh dispute over the financial management of the Federal Capital Territory has emerged after Senator Ireti Kingibe alleged that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike incurred loans for Abuja without first obtaining the approval of the National Assembly. Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, made the allegation during an interview […]
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections after its vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, led the coordination and formal submission of the party’s candidates across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. Kwankwaso presented the names of the candidates to NDC National Leader and former Bayelsa State […]
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The Federal Capital Territory may remain outside Nigeria’s emerging state police framework because Abuja does not have the constitutional institutions that define a state, the Senate has explained. The clarification comes as Nigeria moves towards a major restructuring of its policing system, with the National Assembly having already approved constitutional amendments designed to allow states […]
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Nigeria’s military has officially widened its voluntary surrender framework, allowing armed non-state actors operating in the South-East, South-South and South-West to lay down their weapons under the same policy previously applied in northern conflict zones. The announcement marks a significant shift in the Armed Forces’ approach to tackling insecurity nationwide, as military authorities combine intensified […]
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The political disagreement over comments made by Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has widened, drawing responses from senior government officials, youth groups, religious organizations and opposition figures, as debate intensifies over Nigeria’s economic situation and the role of faith leaders in national discourse. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike defended the administration […]
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As political discussions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election continue to gather momentum, former Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has voiced concerns over the country’s electoral environment, warning that public confidence in the democratic process could be weakened if urgent reforms are not implemented. Speaking during a live appearance on […]
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The meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and leaders of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has continued to generate public discussion after Cardinal John Onaiyekan revealed that the President dismissed the concerns presented by the bishops about the country’s current situation. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday, the […]
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ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has indicated that members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces could receive another salary increase in the near future, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expected to make an official announcement after ongoing welfare reviews for military personnel. The development was disclosed by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, during a […]
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Motorists and businesses across Nigeria are facing another increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, following fresh price adjustments by refiners, depot operators, marketers, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. The latest increase has pushed petrol prices in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and […]
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Motorists in parts of Nigeria’s capital have encountered closed pumps and empty forecourts at several MRS filling stations after a week-long disruption in petrol supply, highlighting the immediate effects of recent changes in the country’s downstream petroleum market. Field observations by LMSINT MEDIA indicate that multiple MRS retail outlets across Abuja and surrounding areas have […]
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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible infrastructure projects, saying his government is focused on achieving measurable outcomes rather than offering explanations for delays. The President made the remarks on Tuesday during the inauguration of a newly completed water supply network serving Bwari Satellite Town and neighbouring communities in the Federal […]
