…Economic Advisory Council is a fictitious body that was never established by the Federal Government."

…We pray for the safety of our people,” Rota mayor Aubry Hocog said. Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were on the ground in Guam and its distribution center was stocked with 1.1 million liters of water, 1.2 million meals, 6,700 cots and 90 generators. The NWS said the “window to evacuate or seek…

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The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling on the South African authorities to urgently investigate the incidents and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The government also expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks aga…

…the government accountable through lawful and democratic means. The Presidency and the Federal Government had not responded to Obi’s claims as of the time of filing this report.

…support for a first-class UNILORIN graduate to pursue a Master's degree in Italy, the Federal Government inaugurated a new board for the Bank of Agriculture, and France booked a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. APC faces backlash over controversial candidates' list The All Progressives Congress is facin…

…of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product, more than 35% of the 2025 capital budget, and exceeded the combined federal allocations to the education and health sectors. "It is more than the entire combined budget for education (N3.52 trillion) and health (N2.38 trillion). If such an amount is properly used and accounted for,…

…priorities and address the dire circumstances facing our citizens. He called on the Federal Government and state leaders to move beyond mere political discourse and make transparent, upfront investments to secure agricultural corridors, support smallholder farmers with accessible resources, and collaborate vigorously w…

…the police station ultimately failed to provide the protection his wife desperately needed. "The DPO removed her hijab and handed her over to the angry mob," he alleged. Allegation against the police The bereaved husband made a grave allegation that has since become central to public demands for an independent investig…

…Saturday near Washington’s Capitol Hill, where masked men — some of them carrying Confederate flags and others sporting logos of the white supremacist Patriot Front — gathered to shout, “Reclaim America!” For Americans, the 250th anniversary offers a moment for reflection as well as celebration. A Quinnipiac University…

…putting together a team to go to Lagos and get a post-flood report." 'Flood to recede in October' However, the NiHSA boss said the floods in Lagos will recede in October but not before going into on-and-off pattern. "We are expecting the floods to recede sometime, at this stage. We are expecting it within days but to a…

…Area, for their part, demanded a new representative for the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives ahead of 2027, citing years of poor representation and inadequate development. Their position was contained in a statement issued on their behalf in Abuja by Fayemisi Tosin, a chieft…

…submerged, while major roads became impassable as floodwaters cut off vehicular and pedestrian movement in several parts of the state. An assessment carried out by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, revealed that blocked waterways, indiscriminate dumping of refuse and illegal structures erecte…

…of oil and gas pollution, including gas flaring and oil spills, falls primarily under federal agencies such as the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. Okeregwu said the ministry investigates complaints brought to its attention and works closely wit…

…at the recent Second Quarter 2026 Citizens' and Stakeholders' Engagement of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The engagement, themed "From Policy to Action: Mobilising Sub-National Governments for Effective Implementation of Nigeria's National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy," brought together governme…

The Federal Government is to pay N358.32bn on electricity subsidies in the first quarter of 2026 despite persistent blackouts and operational challenges in the power sector, with the subsidy bill averaging over N119bn monthly as the government continues to freeze end-user tariffs. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Co…

…basic healthcare and adequate nutrition. The 2025 Joint Health Sector Report by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare shows rising cases of malaria among children under five, diarrhoea, pneumonia, and other vaccine-preventable diseases despite the availability of free vaccines. DEBORAH TOLU-KOLAWOLE writes…

…said. The governor also paid tribute to the deceased's distinguished career at the Federal Inland Revenue Service, now the Nigeria Revenue Service, where he rose to the rank of senior officer and earned recognition as a financial expert and accomplished public servant. "His exemplary career in the Federal Inland Revenu…

…Report on Nigeria HOPE-Governance (P181476), dated July 7, 2025, "35 states and the Federal Capital Territory have expressed interest in participating in the Programme. Anambra State did not express interest to participate in the Programme." The report makes no reference to the state being disqualified or failing to me…

…covering more than 1,000 kilometres across the six geopolitical zones under the Federal Government's Roads Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme. Dangote said the projects were valued at about N3tn and noted that the Bama-Banki and Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala roads would open up the economy, facilitate military operations, improve…

…He said approvals were obtained from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Federal Character Commission and the Budget Office before recruitment commenced. “There was no illegal or quiet recruitment. Everything was done in accordance with the law and due process. Anyone who wants to verify…

…Council, saying the matter has gone beyond one individual and has become a test of the Federal Government's transparency and accountability. The movement made the demand in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Habibu Mohammed. It said that while the Presidency had publicly denied the existence of the cou…

…the country's food-producing region. He said a more effective policy implementation is needed to address the growing humanitarian challenge. Obi urged the federal government and state governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and support smallholder farmers with accessible resources.…

…reducing the cost of doing business, improving regulatory certainty and supporting the Federal Government's target of building a $1tn economy by 2030. He added that the council had substantially concluded preparations for the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges. The NSC chief said that since assuming office…

…previously operated in Lagos State, alleging that it had now been replicated at the federal level. The former vice president also alleged that about ₦800 billion had been unlawfully deducted from statutory allocations due to state governments, claiming the funds were diverted without constitutional or legislative appro…