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From drones to community operatives: Plateau governor pushes for local policing power

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has renewed calls for the creation of state police, insisting that centralised command from Abuja is no longer sufficient to address localised security challenges. Speaking during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Jos, the governor said Plateau had already strengthened grassroots policing […]

FIRS: Tinubu’s reforms boost revenue to ₦3.64trn, up 411%

The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has attributed Nigeria’s record revenue growth to the fiscal reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Adedeji disclosed that federal revenue rose to ₦3.64 trillion in September 2025, representing a 411 per cent increase from ₦711 billion recorded in May 2023. Speaking with […]

Oluremi Tinubu: ₦20bn Raised for National Library Through 65th Birthday Fund

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced that more than ₦20 billion has been raised for the National Library project through a special fundraising initiative tied to her 65th birthday. Speaking at an interactive session with State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Mrs Tinubu explained that the initiative, known as the Oluremi […]

Emefiele Asks Court to Dismiss Prosecution in ₦1.2bn Fraud Case

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has asked an Abuja High Court to foreclose the prosecution in his ongoing trial for alleged procurement fraud. Emefiele, who is facing a 20-count charge brought by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, is accused of awarding vehicle supply contracts worth ₦1.21 billion to […]

NUPENG, PENGASSAN Reject FG’s Plan to Sell JV Oil Assets

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have rejected the Federal Government’s plan to sell its stakes in Joint Venture (JV) oil assets and amend the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). At a joint news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, PENGASSAN […]

US Warns Corrupt Nigerians: No One Too Powerful for Visa Ban

The United States Mission in Nigeria has reiterated that Nigerians involved in corruption could face visa bans, regardless of status or wealth. The statement, posted on the Mission’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, underscored Washington’s stance on global anti-corruption efforts. “Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals […]

“Adapt or Go Bankrupt”: Otedola Warns DAPPMAN Over Dangote Dispute

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has intervened in the dispute between the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Dangote Refinery, urging marketers to restructure rather than resist change. In a statement on Monday, Otedola advised DAPPMAN to consider acquiring the Port Harcourt Refinery to remain relevant, instead of clinging to what […]

Senate Unseals Natasha Akpoti’s Office After Six-Month Suspension

The National Assembly has unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing. The office was reopened on Tuesday by the Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, potentially clearing the way for the Kogi Central lawmaker to return to plenary when sittings resume on 7 October 2025. “To […]

Lagos Moves Ahead with Computer Village Relocation to Katangowa

The Lagos State Government on Monday met with stakeholders of Computer Village, Ikeja, over plans to relocate the market to Katangowa, Agbado-Oke Odo. Permanent Secretary of the Office of Urban Development, Mr. Gbolahan Oki, said the meeting followed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive that the process must be transparent and inclusive. “This is the first time […]

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