The Federal Government has described the conviction of Simon Ekpa for terrorism-related offences and other charges by a Finnish Court as “a major victory” against terrorism. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this while reacting to Ekpa’s sentencing to six years in prison by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on…
Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger who was forcefully removed from the airline’s aircraft on Sunday, August 10, has taken legal action against the Federal Government and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, among several others. Speaking during a press conference on Friday, public interest lawyer, Ayodele Ademiluyi, on behalf of the passenger demanded N500 billion…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns over the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy by the Federal Government. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alleged that the new policy would make embarking on strikes a criminal issue and silence trade unions. “NLC considers the…
The Federal government has approved imprest limits for Ministers and other members of top management across its Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The new limits set by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, were contained in the 2025 General Imprest Warrant. The warrant is said to be in line…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has denied planning to cancel the 2025 WAEC and NECO examinations. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press in the Ministry, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, on Sunday in Abuja. She said it was necessary that the Ministry categorically distance itself from the fake news…
First HoldCo Plc has officially denied reports linking its chairman, Femi Otedola, to the recent N323.4bn block sale of its shares, clarifying the actual parties involved in the transaction. In a statement signed by the First HoldCo’s Company Secretary, Adewale Arogundade, on Friday, the company addressed rumours circulating in the print and digital media about…
As Nigeria continues to battle threats from insurgency, banditry, and cross-border terrorism, a security expert, Dr. Bright Echefu, has disclosed that Nigeria now produces military-grade bombs, drones, and other advanced surveillance equipment locally. He attributed the development to deliberate government policies aimed at promoting indigenous solutions to national security challenges. Echefu, who is the Chairman…
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, the Federal Government’s One-Stop-Shop Committee on Crude Sales in Naira, and the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Free Zone Enterprise have agreed to fast-track the implementation of a presidential directive aimed at achieving full energy security through the naira-denominated sale of crude to local refineries. The strategic alliance, forged on…
Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday granted Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a ₦50m bail after she pleaded not guilty for alleged defamation. The female lawmaker was granted bail with one surety, who must have a landed property in Abuja and must be a responsible resident of the…
The Federal Government says it will implement the Proof of Address system across the 774 Local Government Areas in the country as part of measures to address insecurity and improve service delivery. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the North-West, North-East, and North-Central…