The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Monday warned mining operators across the country against engaging in illegal activities, saying those who violate mining laws and regulations will face prosecution. The warning was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps John Attah. The […]
The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, says prices of petrol, cooking gas and aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet A1, will be reduced to N200 per litre if elected president in 2027. Adebayo made the promise while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja. […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has challenged the Nigeria Police Force to disclose the status of investigations into alleged inflammatory statements by three political figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group specifically demanded action in the cases involving Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District; Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Abuja, […]
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has warned that politicians and political parties who employ abusive, intemperate or inflammatory languages in their campaigns risk heavy financial penalties and possible imprisonment under the Electoral Act 2026, as the country grapples with a fresh wave of threats by political office holders […]
The Federal Government could not provide sufficient evidence to auditors that N33.75bn in cash transfers meant for more than 3.29 million vulnerable households reached genuine beneficiaries, the Auditor-General for the Federation has said. This was contained in the Auditor-General for the Federation’s 2024 Annual Report on Non-Compliance/Internal Control Weaknesses in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned traditional rulers in the state against partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying those who openly participate in political activities should be prepared to be treated as politicians. Makinde gave the warning on Saturday while speaking at the newly commissioned palace of the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba […]
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, says President Bola Tinubu’s opponents in the 2027 election cannot improve Nigeria. Tinubu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is seeking a second term in office. Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the African […]
Three persons have been killed and 20 others injured in a road crash involving a Toyota Hiace bus and a Volkswagen Golf car at Tonkere town, along the Ife-Ilesa Expressway in Osun State. The accident, which occurred on Saturday, involved 23 people comprising nine males, 11 females and three children — two boys and a […]
The Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Information and Internal Security (MIIS), has trained no fewer than 924 State’s forest guards to secure and protect Sambisa Forest and others in the state. The military said the six-week intensive training is to support enforcement of law and field operations.in the forests. The training comprising trainees from […]
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has formally launched its 2027 presidential campaign, with its presidential candidate, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, set to commission the party’s campaign office in Abuja as the party begins nationwide mobilisation ahead of the election. The campaign office, known as the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Office, will serve as the national coordinating centre […]