2027: LP aspirant threatens legal action over alleged ticket racketeering

2027: LP aspirant threatens legal action over alleged ticket racketeering

By John Alechenu ABUJA — A Labour Party (LP) aspirant for the Oju/Obi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonah Ihie, has threatened to sue the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the alleged wrongful emergence of another candidate. The development comes as political parties begin uploading the names […]
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Army chief warns new recruits against social media misuse

Army chief warns new recruits against social media misuse

…Nwifuru pledges infrastructure projects for Army training depot By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has cautioned newly enlisted soldiers against the unauthorised use of social media, warning that posting operational information, images of military activities, sensitive locations or unverified content constitutes a serious breach of military regulations. Lt. […]

Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu urge CSOs to partner government, put Nigeria first

Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu urge CSOs to partner government, put Nigeria first

By Innocent Anaba LAGOS— President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, urged Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, to embrace partnership with government and place national interest above all else in advancing sustainable development, accountability and good governance. The call came at the maiden Southern Civil Society Organisation Summit held in Lagos with the […]

Reps probe alleged inclusion of fictitious agency in 2026 budget

Reps probe alleged inclusion of fictitious agency in 2026 budget

…Set up ad hoc committee to investigate budget process By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged inclusion of a non-existent government agency, the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), in the 2026 Appropriation Framework despite claims that it lacks legal backing. The resolution followed the adoption of […]

Reps session turns rowdy as Abbas stops bid to invite Tinubu

Reps session turns rowdy as Abbas stops bid to invite Tinubu

Reps raise concerns over poor budget implementation, delayed releases to MDAs By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Wednesday after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas stopped an attempt by a lawmaker to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the chamber over the implementation of the 2025 budget. […]

PFIPC: Govt drowning in scandals can’t investigate itself — ADC

PFIPC: Govt drowning in scandals can’t investigate itself — ADC

The ADC said its objection went beyond the choice of the ICPC. While recalling that it had earlier called for an independent inquiry and identified the institutions it believed should be investigated, the party argued that President Tinubu’s decision to order a probe amounted to an acknowledgement that the allegations could no longer be dismissed, despite what it described as the presidency’s initial response.

AIRPORT TOUTING: FAAN to revoke licences of culpable firms

AIRPORT TOUTING: FAAN to revoke licences of culpable firms

By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has threatened to revoke the operating licences of businesses linked to airport touting, saying investigations revealed that many of those engaged in illicit activities and touting at airports are not strangers but staff of agencies and concessionaires operating within the airport. Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs […]