Senator Adams Oshiomhole has come under scrutiny following a disruption at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 in Lagos after missing his scheduled early morning flight to Abuja. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and airline officials have responded to the incident, clarifying aviation procedures and condemning any attempt to undermine operational standards. The former Edo
Marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day, members of the Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement staged peaceful protests across several cities on Thursday, voicing frustration over the worsening cost of living, rising insecurity, and government policies they describe as harmful to the average citizen. Protesters gathered in Lagos, assembling under the Ikeja Bridge, where they carried signs and chanted for
The National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-Diaspora) has called on the Federal Government to amend the Constitution to allow Nigerians living abroad to participate in national elections, starting with the 2027 general elections. NANS-Diaspora President Chris Fayomi made this appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in
At the 2nd Annual Inspector General of Police (IGP) Awards and Commendation Ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday night, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, delivered a stern message to officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). He emphasized the imperative for police personnel to serve with integrity, uphold the rule of
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended his congratulations
In a major push to close Nigeria’s housing gap, the Federal Government has announced plans to deliver 77,400 new housing units across the country. The initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide development strategy. Speaking on the program, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, said
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the dates for the upcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, scheduled to take place in mid-2026. According to INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Ekiti governorship election will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, while that of Osun State is set for Saturday,
In a renewed push for transparency and financial accountability, the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts have pledged to enforce stricter regulatory oversight across the nation’s Free Trade Zones. The decision was announced during a recent oversight visit to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Free Zone
Residents of Egbemo Angalabiri, a prominent oil-producing community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have staged a peaceful protest, accusing oil companies operating in the area of neglect and exclusion. They warned that unless urgent steps are taken to address their concerns, they may be compelled to disrupt oil and gas operations in
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State, rejecting a legal challenge filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, on the grounds of no evidence of fraud. In its judgement delivered on Thursday, a panel of three justices
