Group Blasts Tinubu Over Coastal Highway Project

The Young Advocates for Good Governance (YAGG), Ondo State chapter, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his reported comments on governors constructing flyovers, urging him to focus instead on what it described as more pressing national priorities. The group also called on the President to halt what it termed massive spending on the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar … Read more

40-Year-Old Segun Aina Takes Over as New JAMB Registrar

A new chapter has begun at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as Professor Segun Aina officially assumed office as the agency’s substantive registrar on Friday, becoming the youngest person ever to occupy the position. The 40-year-old computer engineering professor took over from Professor Ishaq Oloyede at JAMB’s headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, following the … Read more

Police Bust Fake Diplomatic Plate Syndicate in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has uncovered a criminal syndicate involved in the production and circulation of fake diplomatic and official government number plates while also recovering large quantities of vandalised public infrastructure across Abuja. The breakthrough was announced on Friday by the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, during a press briefing at the … Read more

FG Congratulates Colombia’s President-Elect

The Federal Government has congratulated Colombia’s President-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, following his victory at the polls ahead of his inauguration scheduled for August 7. In a statement released on Friday through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official X account, Nigeria described the election outcome as a reflection of the democratic will of the Colombian … Read more

Natasha Urges Visa Review for South African Artistes

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on the Federal Government to review visa approvals for South African artistes and their entourages, saying Nigeria should adopt a reciprocal approach if its citizens continue to face unfair treatment in South Africa. The Kogi Central lawmaker said Nigeria’s foreign policy must be guided by fairness and mutual respect, insisting … Read more

FG to Scrap Electricity Subsidy by 2027

The Federal Government has announced plans to begin phasing out electricity subsidy payments from 2027 as part of efforts to tackle the mounting debt burden in Nigeria’s power sector. Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, disclosed the plan during a media interactive session on Friday, saying the Government intends to gradually wind down the … Read more

Kenneth Okonkwo Blasts Tinubu Over INEC, Says Nigeria Is in Trouble

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over his defence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting the electoral body has not earned Nigerians’ trust. Okonkwo said the Commission still has unresolved credibility issues and should be allowed to defend itself instead of … Read more

Police Nab 20-Year-Old Suspected Bandits’ Ammo Supplier With 115 Live Rounds

The Benue State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of supplying ammunition to bandits during a stop-and-search operation in Guma Local Government Area of the State. The suspect, identified as Joro Jarkata, was apprehended after one of the two men travelling on a motorcycle with him fled into a nearby bush on sighting … Read more

FIFA Faces Major Revolt as Asian Football Rejects Infantino’s Plan

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino’s, proposal to sell stakes in the governing body’s competitions to private investors has suffered another major setback after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) threw its weight behind UEFA and CONCACAF in rejecting the plan. In a statement issued on Friday, the AFC said it fully supports the positions already taken by … Read more

PDP Defies INEC, Submits Jonathan’s 2027 Presidential Nomination

A fresh twist has emerged in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis after a faction of the Party announced that it had submitted former President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential nomination to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 general elections, despite the electoral body’s refusal to recognise its leadership. The faction, led by … Read more