…NICN/LA/54/2023, was filed by the 70 soldiers against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) after the military authorities allegedly failed to act on their request for reinstatement following the 2022 presidential pardon. The claimants, represented by Falana & Falana Chambers,…
…of biomass smokeless stoves to more than 3,000 residents in partnership with the Federal Government to reduce carbon emissions and cushion the rising cost of cooking gas. He said Ogun was also among the first states to deploy electric motorcycles and compressed natural gas buses as cleaner alternatives to fossil fuel-p…
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…too preoccupied with survival to interrogate the numbers being thrown at them. Taiwo Oyedele’s recent appearance before the Senate Committee on Finance, where he sought to debunk claims that the Tinubu administration has borrowed N80 trillion, is a masterclass in this dark art at the very top of the evil and imperialis…
…effectiveness, has, so far, been a resounding failure – despite the attempt by the Federal Government’s propaganda machine to portray the dubious RENEWED HOPE agenda as a success. I agree with the Emir absolutely. Granted, the FG has made some progress since 2023; but, overall, the impact on the lives of majority of Ni…
The Federal Government said it has increased annual admissions into nursing schools from about 20,000 to 50,000 students as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s shortage of healthcare professionals and strengthen the country’s health workforce, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said. Alausa disclosed this…
…dependence on imported petroleum products. The development also aligns with the Federal Government’s broader objective of achieving energy security through increased domestic refining capacity while conserving foreign exchange previously spent on importing refined petroleum products. Although monthly refinery receipts…
…contest among political parties. They should provide an opportunity for citizens to redefine the purpose and direction of our democracy. My conviction is that meaningful progress will only come through citizen mobilisation and organisation around national interests rather than partisan loyalties. Our diversity is too c…
The judgement itself was unequivocal. A Federal High Court in Lagos held that the constitutional right to life of a young medical sales representative had been violated after he died in police custody. The court awarded N100m in damages against the Police Service Commission, the Inspector-General of Police, the Lagos S…
…AI? These are not questions intended to suggest that Nigeria is doing nothing. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, under Dr Bosun Tijani, has taken steps to position Nigeria within the global AI conversation. In June, the minister unveiled the government’s vision for a National AI Tr…
Educational experts and stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to enforce the mandatory patronisation of the Nigerian French Language Village (NFLV) in Badagry, Lagos. They argue that strengthening local French immersion programmes is critical to boosting Nigeria’s economy, enhancing regional trade, and cur…
…web developer from Benue State who disclosed that he is open to finding love. 6. Mercedes Mercedes, 26, is a massage therapist from Delta State. 7. Kamsy Kamsy is a 24-year-old event planner. 8. Sultex Sultex is a 24-year-old dancer and choreographer from Lagos. 9. Aikou Calm, strong, and definitely someone who can spe…
…him as someone who always keeps his word. Massage therapist and concierge CEO Mercedes declared she was prepared to sacrifice everything for the game. “If trading myself is what it takes, I’m authentic, and I don’t hide my emotions,” she said. Perhaps one of the boldest introductions came from Kamsy, who described hers…
…in commercial buses Recall that earlier this week, the Senate passed the redrafted Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing heavy penalties for various road and transit-related infractions. Among the newly established rules is a ₦50,000 penalty targeting individuals who trade, hawk, or p…
The Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has advised young Nigerians to steer clear of sports betting, saying it is not a reliable path to wealth or lasting success. Delivering a sermon on Sunday, the cleric warned that gambling could rob young people of their future. The clergy stressed that genuin…
…(NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Ondo State have directed workers at the Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH) to embark on an indefinite strike over the alleged failure of the hospital management to implement a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on staff welfare. This was contain…
…confirmed that power had been restored at the treatment plant but said the water still needed to be treated before supplies could return to normal. “Our Bough Beech water treatment works are back up and running. “We now need to treat the water before returning services to normal as quickly as we possibly can.” Gatwick…
…the National Working Committee, principal officers of the National Assembly, ministers, federal and state lawmakers, and other key stakeholders drawn from across the country. According to the party, the council is expected to coordinate and drive its campaign activities towards securing victory in the off-cycle governo…
The Federal Government and the African Development Bank have called for stronger African control over the continent’s vast mineral resources, saying Africa must stop allowing its natural wealth to leave its shores in raw form while importing finished products made from the same resources. The call was made by the Minis…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining its partnership with the International Monetary Fund as it pursues ongoing fiscal and macroeconomic reforms aimed at restoring economic stability, strengthening public finances and supporting long-term growth. The commitment was made at a farewell dinne…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Sector Command, has recovered a double-barrel gun from the scene of a road traffic crash along the Awka-Enugu Expressway. The recovery was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Osondu Ohaeri. Ohaeri…
…Presidential ElectionIn another development, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said the joint ticket pairing Obi and Kwankwaso for the 2027 presidential election would give the duo a far stronger shot at victory than if either man ran alone. Lawal offered percentage-based a…
…roadblocks and unauthorised revenue collection along highways in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive to eliminate extortion and criminal activities on Nigerian roads. The suspects were apprehended at strategic locations, including the River Niger Head Bridge linking Delta and Anambra states and the Benin…
…the Caribbean will compete in three key competitions that could provide the momentum needed to secure a place at the next World Cup. The tournaments are the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship, the 2026-27 Concacaf Nations League, and the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup. 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship The first competition, the Co…
…as FG expands health training, ends campus unrest By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has declared that education will serve as the engine room of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambitious plan to build a $1 trillion Nigerian economy, unveiling far-reaching reforms aimed at producing a globally competitive wo…