The journey between Benin and Asaba, ordinarily a key connection between southern Nigeria’s commercial centres, has become a prolonged ordeal for motorists, passengers and freight operators, with some travellers reportedly spending two to three days covering sections of the route. The worsening situation has renewed questions over the performance of the private concession arrangement under […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has made one of its strongest assessments yet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s record, with the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, declaring that the president has performed better than every democratically elected Nigerian president during their respective terms. Morka made the statement during an interview with Channels Television on […]
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Nigeria’s renewed drilling activity is yet to translate into the kind of sustained crude oil production growth that would significantly strengthen government revenue, foreign-exchange earnings and the country’s position in the global oil market. The latest figures point to a more complicated picture than simply a shortage of rigs. While drilling activity has continued over […]
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LAGOS — The latest deadly attack in Plateau State has reignited a diplomatic and political debate in Washington over Nigeria’s religious-freedom record, with US Congressman Riley Moore arguing that Nigeria should remain under the United States’ Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation. Moore’s intervention came after an overnight attack in Plateau left at least 24 […]
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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has returned to court with a fresh legal challenge against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), this time over alleged restrictions on visits by members of his immediate family while he remains in custody. The new suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja […]
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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has renewed his administration’s rejection of negotiations with bandits following a recent attack in Bungudu Local Government Area, assuring affected communities that efforts to restore security will continue. The governor made the position known during a condolence visit to Bungudu, where he met traditional and community leaders as well as […]
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The Federal Government is set to deepen its partnership with the Lagos State Government on flood control, water management and sanitation as the state continues to face growing environmental pressures during the rainy season. The commitment was made by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, during a meeting with Lagos State […]
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Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State — The administrative structure of Argungu Local Government Area is set for expansion following Governor Nasir Idris’ approval for the creation of a new district and the elevation of an existing one. The decision, announced by the Kebbi State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, is aimed at strengthening grassroots […]
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The Oyo State Government has officially appointed a new set of substantive principal officers for The Polytechnic, Ibadan, marking the end of an extended period during which the institution was managed by officials serving in acting capacities. Governor Seyi Makinde approved the appointments of a substantive Rector, Registrar, Bursar, and Librarian, a move the state […]
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The Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to address emerging security concerns after Governor Nasir Idris convened an emergency meeting with key stakeholders responsible for maintaining law and order across the state. The high-level meeting focused on assessing the current security landscape, identifying potential threats, and reinforcing collaboration among security agencies to improve public safety […]
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LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says significant infrastructure improvements at the Olusosun Disposal Facility have led to a major increase in waste evacuation operations, with truck activity at the site rising by more than 76% within a week. According to the agency, the operational improvement follows the rehabilitation of the facility’s […]
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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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President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping salary review for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, increasing military pay by between 30 and 80 percent in a move aimed at strengthening troop welfare and boosting morale amid the country’s prolonged security challenges. The new salary structure, which will take effect on September 1, 2026, will benefit […]
