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Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, has dismissed growing speculation regarding a potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his steadfast commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Governor addressed reporters on Thursday following a high-profile meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. When asked directly if ...
Politics
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has dismissed speculation about defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde spoke on Thursday after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Asked by reporters whether he would join the APC like some of his colleagues, the ...
News
The Community leaders in the Southeast region of Nigeria have eulogized the military's operation Udoka for enhancing security and peace among the people. Recall that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has reassured Nigerians of military commitment towards restoring and sustaining peace and security across the four walls of this country. The ...
Finance
The Federal Government has signaled a strategic shift away from debt accumulation, unveiling plans to significantly ramp up investment and strengthen domestic revenue generation to reduce Nigeria's reliance on borrowing. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made this disclosure during an interview with Bloomberg Television at the ongoing ...
News
The Troops of Operation Udoka a joint military initiative covering the entire Southeast region and Cross River state have once more demonstrated exceptional bravery, professionalism and resilience effort against the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and other criminal elements by dismantling a total of ...
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has addressed the grievances of the FCTA workforce following the commencement of an indefinite strike by approximately 40,000 employees today. The industrial action, driven by allegations of poor service conditions, has effectively paralyzed activities at the FCTA headquarters and its agencies across the nation’s ...
Business
The Federal Government is facing an imminent shutdown of critical economic sectors as the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) has declared a total war on debt, laying siege to the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja. The contractors are demanding the immediate settlement of an alleged ₦4 trillion backlog for executed contracts, ...
News
The Federal Government has commenced the final interview stage of the National Health Fellows Programme (NHF) 2.0, with nationwide interviews set to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026, as part of efforts to groom a new generation of grassroots health leaders. The programme, coordinated by the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Coordination Office under the Federal Ministry ...
Economy
Following the revocation of the banking license of Heritage Bank Limited by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on June 3, 2024, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) was appointed as Liquidator in accordance with Section 12(2) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 and Sections 55(1 & 2) of the NDIC ...
News
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Industries, has officially lodged a corruption complaint against Farouk Ahmed, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The development was confirmed by the Dangote Group media team in a statement released on Friday. This legal ...
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Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Industries, has officially lodged a corruption complaint against Farouk Ahmed, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The development was confirmed by the Dangote Group media team in a statement released on Friday. This legal ...
News
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that it will continue with the allegations against the Director General of Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority ( NMPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed. In a statement signed by John Okor Odey,Spokesperson/Head Media and Public Communications of the Commission said it has receipt ...
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday warned counsel in the trial of former Attorney General and Minister o of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN and two others to desist from approaching him for any favour, cautioning that his leniency should not be taken for granted. This is contained in a ...
News
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday, 5 January 2026, charged officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to place intelligence at the centre of their professional conduct. He warned that no modern security or revenue operation can succeed without timely, credible and well-applied intelligence. CGC Adeniyi ...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed ministers and other top government officials to obtain his approval before requesting police escorts for official engagements, citing growing security concerns nationwide. The directive was issued during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as the President expressed worry over the unchecked deployment of police ...
Politics
Political disagreements in Rivers State have taken a new turn as several governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress openly align with Governor Siminalayi Fubara ahead of the 2027 elections. The development is seen as a setback to the plans of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who has ...
security
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have dismantled a suspected suicide bombing support network and intercepted a major consignment of terrorists’ logistics during coordinated operations in Adamawa State. The military said the operations form part of intensified cordon-and-search efforts aimed at tracking perpetrators and facilitators of the December 24 ...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, views with great displeasure the claims of Bauchi State Governor, His Excellency, Bala Mohammed about the Commission being used by political opponents, particularly the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to persecute him and his aides. This is contained in a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, ...
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a large-scale sensitization programme for hundreds of food vendors, hoteliers, quarry operators, plaza business owners, and bank managers to enhance public health and food safety across the capital. The initiative, held on Tuesday, aims to provide practical guidance to business owners, promote a clean environment, and facilitate ...
security
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assures of its firm commitment to guarantee safety and security across the country during the Christmas celebrations, and beyond, stressing that troops have been placed on high alert. The DHQ said surveillance efforts have increased as the festive period approaches, adding that aerial monitoring and intelligence gathering have been heightened ...
