The Federal Government has taken another significant step towards establishing state police in Nigeria, with the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill submitting the draft National Policing Bill, 2026, and 29 consequential amendment bills to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative review and validation. The development signals the completion of the drafting […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned politicians, party agents and its officials against tampering with votes in the 2027 general elections, cautioning that offenders risk imprisonment and fines. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Plateau State, Prof. Samuel Egwu, gave the warning on Tuesday in Jos during a stakeholders’ meeting with political party leaders and […]
The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and commenced contact tracing, with 44 close contacts identified as part of efforts to prevent further transmission. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has said that accessing student loans is voluntary, urging tertiary institution students to apply only when they genuinely need financial assistance to pursue their education. The clarification was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, in Abuja on Wednesday. The fund explained that […]
The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, confirmed his death in a statement he personally issued on Tuesday. The statement read, “With a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has denied allegations that the Federal Government is plotting to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, challenging the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Timi Frank, to provide evidence to substantiate his claim. The council also disclosed that President Bola Tinubu had directed security agencies to reinforce protection for presidential, vice-presidential, […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned that Nigerian workers remain under severe economic pressure despite the increase in the national minimum wage to N70,000, insisting that its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government over rising petrol prices and fresh wage negotiations remains in force. The NLC president, Joe Ajaero, made the position clear on Monday […]
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned Nigerians against returning to petrol subsidy. Oyedele said the return could trigger capital flight, undermining investor confidence and pushing the naira to N3,000, N3,500, or even N4,000 per dollar. He disclosed this at a press briefing of the International Monetary Fund and […]
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reportedly asked Muyiwa Gbadegeshin, managing director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), to resign over the accumulation of refuse across the metropolis. According to reports, Sanwo-Olu is dissatisfied with Gbadegeshin’s handling of the waste crisis, particularly delays in evacuating refuse and the alleged failure to implement his directives promptly. […]
President Bola Tinubu has declared that he has no regrets over the removal of petrol subsidy and other economic reforms introduced by his administration, insisting that Nigeria could not borrow its way to greatness. The President spoke yesterday at the City Boys Movement retreat in Abuja, where he charged members of the group to mobilise support for his administration […]