Northern Senators condemn Benue, Kaduna killings, back FG’s security measures
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have condemned the recent attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that claimed dozens of lives and displaced many residents. The senators described the attacks as tragic and called for […]
Oko Building Collapse: Anambra seals site, begins probe, warns against unsafe structures
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu The Anambra State Government has sealed the site of the collapsed building in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state, as it commenced investigations into the cause of the incident. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Chijioke Ojukwu, who inspected the site alongside two other commissioners, said […]
2027: We’ll campaign for Tinubu based on our records – Wike
At the Tunga Madaki-Zuba site, Wike said the contractor had held on to its reputation for timely delivery despite rains slowing earthworks, pivoting instead to drainage construction.
Sanwo-Olu allocates land to 98 communities, promises inclusive growth
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented land allocation letters to 98 indigenous communities within the Ito-Omu project area in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to integrating host communities into the state’s development plans. The allocation covers Ito-Omu and adjoining communities along the Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe growth corridor, […]
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians
The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
2027: ADC will not trust INEC with its votes — Bolaji Abdullahi
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the party will not rely solely on trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the 2027 general elections, insisting that it will take steps to protect its votes. Abdullahi stated this on Wednesday in […]
Bagudu urges KOICA, FAO to align projects with Nigeria’s development agenda
The Federal Government has urged the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) to align their interventions with Nigeria’s national development priorities to deliver measurable results, strengthen agricultural resilience and create green jobs.
Cartoon: ‘Chief, choose between those shoes and your office’
Cartoon: ‘Chief, choose between those shoes and your office’
2027: We’ll campaign for Tinubu based on our records – Wike
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said his administration’s infrastructure delivery, not campaign rhetoric, will be its case for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, declaring that ongoing projects across the territory will not slow down once campaigns begin. Wike made the remarks during an inspection of two […]
Climate change: Nasarawa govt warns residents charcoal tree-felling ban remains enforceable
Nasarawa State Government said the ban on cutting down trees in the forest and public places for the purpose of making charcoal is still active and attracts severe penalties in order to curb the effects of climate change, which has led to extreme weather conditions and environmental degradation.
Sobe residents, Edo Assembly speaker clash over electricity project
By Ozioruva Aliu Residents of Sobe community in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State and the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, have disagreed over the delayed restoration of electricity supply to the community. The residents alleged that Sobe has been without electricity for more than eight years […]
