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We are not intimidated by attacks on PDP — Gbenga Hashim declares

We are not intimidated by attacks on PDP — Gbenga Hashim declares

Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has said he is not intimidated by legal or political moves he believes are aimed at weakening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that Nigeria’s multiparty democracy is firmly rooted and cannot be dismantled.

Senate throws out Ireti Kingibe’s motion, says it is incurably bad

Senate throws out Ireti Kingibe’s motion, says it is incurably bad

***Accuses her of bundling many things in one Motion By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has thrown out a motion by Senator Ireti Kingibe, FCT which borders on the urgent need for intervention in waste Management, sewage services, protection of designated green areas and investigation into the alleged unlawful seizure of land belonging to Bwari […]

LASG diverts traffic for Tincan-Apapa pedestrian bridge repairs

LASG diverts traffic for Tincan-Apapa pedestrian bridge repairs

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan to facilitate repair work on the damaged pedestrian bridge at Tincan First Gate, Apapa (inward Mile 2). The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Osiyemi said the repair work would take place on Saturday, […]

Yuletide: Federal Fire Service warns against bush burning, fireworks

Yuletide: Federal Fire Service warns against bush burning, fireworks

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Fire Service FFS has declared full preparedness to respond to fire emergencies during the Yuletide and Harmattan season, warning Nigerians against bush burning, fireworks and careless handling of electrical and cooking appliances, which it said account for most fire outbreaks during the period. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during […]

Deforestation: FG slams total ban on wood export, revokes all existing licenses

Deforestation: FG slams total ban on wood export, revokes all existing licenses

Ogalah Ibrahim As part of efforts to avert an environmental crisis, the Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the exportation of wood and allied products. To demonstrate its seriousness, the government has also declared all previously issued licences and permits for wood extraction and exportation suspended and invalid with immediate effect. The […]

CAN slams ‘Dirty Christmas’ film, demands Ini Edo’s apology

CAN slams ‘Dirty Christmas’ film, demands Ini Edo’s apology

*Queries NFVCB’s approval of movie title By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the title of the movie ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ describing it as offensive to the Christian faith and demanding a public apology from the film’s producers, including Nollywood actress and producer Ini Edo. In a statement […]

Full List: Trump updates list of U.S. entry restrictions, 24 countries now affected

Full List: Trump updates list of U.S. entry restrictions, 24 countries now affected

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced expanded US entry restrictions on foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing what his administration described as “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that pose risks to U.S. national security and public safety.

Akpabio, US envoy hold talks to strengthen Nigeria – US relations

Akpabio, US envoy hold talks to strengthen Nigeria – US relations

By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jnr have held talks on how to strengthen the relations between the two countries. The talks were held when the US Envoy paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Senate at the […]

FG moves to curb imported used vehicles, pushes auto policy for 2026

FG moves to curb imported used vehicles, pushes auto policy for 2026

By Theodore Opara. The Federal Government has signalled the start of a coordinated campaign against the influx of imported used vehicles into Nigeria, as it steps up efforts to strengthen local automobile manufacturing and improve the quality of vehicles on Nigerian roads. This resolve was made clear at the 18th edition of the Nigeria Auto […]