The Federal Government has condemned the killing of the Benue Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku, and his associate, describing the incident as reprehensible and unacceptable. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, expressed shock, sadness and outrage
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas “to urgently refer allegations that ₦6.3 billion in constituency project funds may have been diverted, misapplied, or remain unaccounted for to the appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and
.Pins down N12.3bn Loud at Lagos port, busts syndicate that plants illicit drugs in passengers’ luggage at motor parks A 38-year-old businesswoman Iwebema Ogechi Peace has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery of a large consignment of cocaine concealed in false
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration is building a standard market in Jattu to improve economic activities and impact the lives of Etsako West Local Government Area and improve the economy of Edo State. Speaking during an inspection tour of the ongoing construction of the ultra
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has again, demonstrated its commitment to inclusive governance by nominating Mr Martin Oli, a businessman and community leader from Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State , as Commissioner-designate in Edo. This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to Edo State Government, Umar
Dr Marvelous Idemudia of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Clinic, Abuja, has warned pregnant women against ignoring early signs of eclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication. Expert says eclampsia is a severe, life-threatening pregnancy complication characterised by the onset of sudden, uncontrollable seizures (convulsions) or coma in a pregnant
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it will carry out a controlled demolition of distressed buildings adjoining the Alakija Bus Stop collapse site at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The agency said the exercise followed ongoing search, rescue and recovery operations at the scene in Satellite Town, Amuwo-Odofin Local
Mr Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate for the 2027 general election, says proposed State Police should take off after the polls next year. Obi stated this while reacting to the passing of the state police bill in the Senate, via his X handle on Friday. The
Residents of Ajah, Mafoluku and other flood-prone communities in Lagos have recounted how Thursday’s torrential rainfall left them stranded, submerged homes and cut off access to major roads. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday called for urgent government intervention to tackle the recurring
.5.3m kilograms of drugs worth N1.5trn seized in 18 months, says Marwa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to eliminating the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking through evidence-based, innovative interventions. The President gave this assurance on Friday 26th 2026 in Abuja during the grand