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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced a series of projects scheduled for inauguration in May as part of the celebrations marking President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. During an inspection tour of various ongoing projects in Abuja on Thursday, Wike highlighted the rehabilitation of the Abuja International Conference…

The Campaign for Democracy has said that the actions taken by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, since the “avoidable” crisis began a few weeks ago, have put Nigeria’s image on trial before the global community. The foremost Civil Society Organisation expressed concern that, rather than…

Students in Ondo State, under the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), staged a protest on Thursday over what they described as bad governance, rising insecurity, and unfulfilled promises by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The demonstration, which caused gridlock on Oba Adesida Road near the ‘A’ Division Police Station, drew attention to the increasing kidnappings in…

The landing cost of imported petrol in Nigeria has increased by ₦88 within a week, raising concerns about a possible hike in pump prices. Data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) revealed that the cost jumped from ₦797 per litre to ₦885 per litre. This development was recorded on Wednesday and reflects…

Senator Ned Nwoko has dismissed speculation about issues in his marriage, expressing his unwavering love for his wife, Regina Daniels. On Thursday, the Delta North senator took to Instagram to share a heartfelt poem titled “Six Years Later… She Still Can’t Resist Me,” celebrating their bond. Alongside a photo of himself and Regina, he described…

Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), disclosed on Thursday that he once declined an offer from ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to work in his administration. He revealed this during an interview on ‘State of the Nation’ on Leadership TV, where he spoke about his interactions with Nigerian politicians in the past.…

A bill aimed at abolishing the death penalty in Nigeria has moved closer to becoming law after passing its second reading at the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, introduced by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and six other lawmakers, seeks to amend Section 33 (1) of the 1999 Constitution. This section currently allows the death…

Plans are already in motion to replace Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yakubu, who has held the position for two terms, is set to complete his tenure by November, Politics Nigeria reports. Although President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not yet become…

Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away at the age of 42. She reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday, March 27, in the United Kingdom. Until her passing, Bisola served as the Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning,…

The Nigerian Senate has asked the federal government to address the sharp increase in data prices across the country. The appeal was made during Wednesday’s plenary, following concerns raised by lawmakers about the financial impact on young Nigerians who depend on the internet for work and daily activities. The motion, introduced by Asuquo Ekpeyong, a…

Aminu Ado Bayero, the Emir of Kano, has called off the annual Eid-el-Fitr durbar celebration in the state due to security concerns. The announcement was made at a press event held at the Nasarawa mini palace in Kano, where Bayero explained that religious leaders and other key figures advised against holding the event to maintain…

The Bauchi State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Rifkatu Yakubu, has advised female corps members to return to their parents after completing their service instead of moving in with their boyfriends. She gave this advice on Thursday in Bauchi during the certificate distribution ceremony for the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream II…