The Department of State Services, DSS, and the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, are reportedly probing how Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, attended the Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU, meeting in New York without official nomination. Sources said the probe is seeking to uncover how she secured accreditation, who facilitated her trip, and whether her participation…
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has linked the recent surge in killings across the country to the build-up to the 2027 general election. The country has in recent times witnessed renewed terror attacks in the North-East and attacks by the bandits in the North-West. Benue and Plateau states continue to be epicentres…
A police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, has reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State, where he was stationed as part of the security detail. According to PUNCH, the incident tragic incident occurred on Thursday. According to the state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, an officer from Force Headquarters Annex,…
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The proposed institution is expected to promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial training. This is according to a letter dated January 9, 2025, and addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. In the…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to begin nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit and diesel from August 15, 2025. The company is deploying 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas-powered tankers to boost delivery capacity and improve access to fuel across the country. The offer, according to a statement released on Sunday, is open to…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has recounted how he declined an invitation from an African head of state seeking divine intervention for a mysterious illness. Speaking during the July edition of the Holy Ghost Service held on Friday night at the Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, Adeboye…
The Concern Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (CNYGG) expresses deep outrage over the disgraceful and unacceptable delays experienced during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), where students were made to write exams as late as 9:00 PM in several centers. This level of administrative disorder is a clear violation of the rights…
Some officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command have been arrested for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case. The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. Although he did not reveal the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that recovered stolen assets are being re-looted or misused, insisting that all proceeds from crime recoveries are duly remitted to the Federal Government. The commission’s statement came in response to recent reports by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, which raised concerns about the alleged…
Dr. Doyin Abiola, renowned journalist, former Managing Director of National Concord, and wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola, has passed away at the age of 82. She died at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday following a period of illness, according to family sources. A pioneer in Nigerian journalism, Dr. Abiola made history as the first…