We won’t rest until all parts of FCT feel democracy dividends – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will not rest until the dividends of democracy are equitably distributed across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its satellite towns and the entire country.
Delta court remands four over gun running, cultism charges
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha, Asaba A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba has remanded four suspected members of a gun-running syndicate over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and involvement in cult activities. The suspects — Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Clifford Boleyelefa, Amadi Princewill, and Amadi Felix Chibuike — were arraigned on a five-count charge […]
Oyo School Abduction: Activist begins 14-Day hunger strike
A Social Critic and Human Rights Activist, Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme, has commenced a 14-day self-imposed hunger strike in Onitsha, Anambra State, in protest against the abduction of teachers, students, and pupils from a school in Oyo State.
Israel releases Hamas co-founder after 2 yrs of detention, son says
Hassan Yousef, 71, was “freed near the southern West Bank city of Hebron” and taken to a hospital in Ramallah where he resides, his son Owais Yousef said.
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to investment-driven economy
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to building a stronger investment-driven economy through sustained collaboration with state governments.
“APC Must Go”: VDM leads Abuja protest over insecurity, kidnappings
Hundreds of protesters on Thursday took to the streets of Abuja, led by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), demanding urgent government action over worsening insecurity, kidnappings, and economic hardship across Nigeria.
Police launch probe as mother, son, man found dead in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the mysterious deaths of a woman, her four-year-old son, and another man, identified simply as “Shanko,” whose bodies were discovered in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State.
Senate calls for State Police, tightens security measures over rising insecurity
The Senate has called for urgent consideration of a legal framework for state policing in Nigeria, as lawmakers expressed concern over rising banditry and the increasing targeting of schools and schoolchildren across the country.
Troops rescue 119 kidnap victims, destroy bandit hideouts in Southern Kaduna
Troops of Sub-Sector 5, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 119 kidnapped victims, neutralised several bandits, and destroyed multiple criminal hideouts during sustained military operations across Southern Kaduna.
Tinubu urges FCT residents, business owners to pay tax, ground rent
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, urged residents, business owners and developers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to pay tax, clear their ground rents and land fees.
Senate extends 2025 Budget implementation to September
By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate has extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget by three months, shifting the deadline to September 30, 2026. The decision moves the previous deadline from June 30, 2026, and is aimed at giving Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) more time to complete ongoing infrastructure projects […]
