‘I Can’t Sit In Office While Govt Officials Are Attacked’, Wike Defends Clash With Naval Officer
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has addressed his recent confrontation with a naval officer over a contested plot of land reportedly linked to a former Chief of Naval Staff.
FCCPC sets January 5 deadline for digital lending compliance
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has set January 5, 2026, as the deadline for all digital lending platforms and intermediaries in Nigeria to fully comply with its new consumer lending regulations.
Omotoso Reaffirms Lagos’ Commitment To People-Centred Security, Effective Information Dissemination
The Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr.Gbenga Omotoso on Tuesday at the Gavel International Annual Lecture and Awards 2025, underscores the importance of safety and communication in promoting people-focused security and good governance. He noted that without safety, there will be no information to disseminate and, indeed, no meaningful human rights can exist.
‘How troops stopped possible abduction of 74 NYSC members in Borno’
Nigerian Army has explained how quick response of its troops stopped possible abduction of 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) comprising 36 males and 38 females when their vehicles break down along the Buratai–Kamuya road of Borno State on Tuesday.
FG, World Bank join forces to deliver 3.45 million electricity meters nationwide
The Federal Government has gathered ₦700 billion to support the Presidential Metering Initiative, which aims to reduce Nigeria’s electricity metering gap.
Reps move to regulate production, use of herbal drugs in Nigeria
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act to empower the agency to regulate the production, sale, and use of herbal medicines in Nigeria.
Senate Moves To Ban Child Soldiers As Armed Forces Bill Passes Second Reading
The Senate has moved to outlaw the recruitment of persons under the age of 18 into the military as it passed the Armed Forces (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2025, for second reading.
Preview: Nigeria Face Gabon In Crucial 2026 World Cup Play-Off
Nigeria may have missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Still, Thursday’s semi-final play-off against Gabon offers them a lifeline of reaching the competition billed for North America next year.
FG Halts Implementation Of Planned 15% Import Duty On Diesel, Petrol
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday said it is no longer considering implementing the planned 15 per cent duty on imported petroleum products.
Plan your movement: Gridlock imminent as Lagos shuts popular road for repair in Lekki
The Lagos State Government has announced an extensive traffic diversion plan ahead of the commencement of major road rehabilitation works along the Lekki–Ajah corridor.