The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sacked House of Representatives member Abubakar Gummi for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Gummi represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State. Delivering judgement, Justice Obiora Egwuatu restrained the Speaker of the House of
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to key command, staff and instructional positions across formations, units and training institutions of the Nigerian Army. The development, according to the Army Headquarters, is aimed at reinvigorating leadership, strengthening command structures
Media Should’ve Waited For Facts, Army Probe Reports Before Publishing’ Coup Stories –Presidency The Presidency has said that media reports regarding alleged coup plots are damaging the country’s economy and discouraging foreign investment. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga who stated this while speaking on Arise News’ Prime Time programme on Thursday
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called for a more robust implementation of local content policies to stimulate the nation’s economy, create jobs, and drive industrialisation. The engineers made the call at the 2025 Annual Workshop of the Nigerian Content Development Committee (NCDC) Workshop on Thursday in Abuja. The
President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the implementation of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel brought into Nigeria — a decision expected to protect domestic refineries and promote stability in the downstream oil sector. In a directive dated October 21, 2025 — made public
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to actualise the implementation of the National Single Window at the nation’s ports by 2026. Vice-President Kashim Shettima said this on Thursday during the second meeting of the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Shettima explained that the policy aimed
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the proposed amendments to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA). The President of NLC, Mr Joe Ajaero described the amendment, pending before the Senate, as “a brazen effort to capture and politicise workers’ funds” Ajaero stated the
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly appointed service chiefs to be innovative, and courageous in tackling terrorism and emerging security threats across the country. The President gave the charge while decorating the new service chiefs at the State House, Abuja, urging them to approach their assignments with the
Pension The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an increase in the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) withdrawal limit, proposing to raise the threshold from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, made the demand during a roundtable discussion with the management of the National
As calls for the creation of new states intensify across Nigeria, Sen. Ekong Sampson (Akwa Ibom – South), says that the process will not be merit-based and not by emotions or sentiment. Sampson said that the process will be by strict adherence to due process and constitutional provisions. Speaking with
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