FG plans to lower airfares, enhance airport security
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking steps to reduce the cost of air travel and improve airport security. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the…
Spain court remands ex-UN official wanted by US for fraud
A Spanish court has decided to remand a former United Nations official, Vitaly Vanshelboim, who is wanted by the United States on charges of fraud. Vanshelboim, a Ukrainian national, allegedly…
Naira redesign: Emefiele ignored Buhari’s approved design – Witness
A former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, is reported to have implemented a naira redesign that deviated from the plan approved by former President Muhammadu Buhari.…
Lagos infrastructure, housing crises persist despite $259bn GDP – Rhodes-Vivour
Lagos State, despite boasting a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $259 billion, continues to face significant challenges in infrastructure and housing. Concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy and distribution…
Don’t let Natasha blackmail Nigeria’s parliament, Adeola tells IPU
Senator Solomon Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has strongly criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, asserting that she should not attempt to overstate her influence within…
Lagos-Calabar coastal highway not wasteful, Umahi replies Obasanjo
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project remains a topic of contention as Minister for Works, David Umahi, counters claims of wastefulness and corruption. This reaction follows ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s critical assessment…
I’m ready to work with Peter Obi for vibrant opposition – Bauchi gov
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who also serves as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, intends to collaborate with Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate from the…
Inmates dying of hunger in Nigerian correctional centres – Panel
A recent investigation has highlighted a critical issue in Nigerian correctional centers, where numerous inmates are allegedly facing severe hunger, exacerbated by inadequate feeding and pervasive food racketeering. The findings…
Nigeria must improve current varsities instead of adding more – Minister
The Nigerian Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has emphasized the need for significant improvements to existing universities rather than establishing new ones. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing…
No individual is bigger than PDP – Bayelsa gov
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has asserted that no single individual holds supremacy over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as internal leadership disputes continue to trouble the opposition party. The…