Attorney general defends Rivers State emergency declaration
The Attorney General and Justice Minister of Nigeria, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has staunchly supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. The…
NLC, TUC condemn suspension of Rivers State Governor, describe it as direct assault on democracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have expressed strong opposition to the reported suspension or removal of the Rivers State Governor, Deputy Governor,…
Lagos Govt removes contravening structures along Alaba International drainage channel
The Lagos State Government has initiated an effort to enhance drainage systems by removing illegally constructed structures along the Alaba International drainage channel. This action targets buildings that have been…
Nigerian, Abel Aboh appointed Panel judge for UK’s British Data Awards 2025
Nigerian-born data and AI expert Abel Aboh has been selected as a judge for the upcoming British Data Awards 2025. This event is a notable platform in the United Kingdom…
UPDATED: Many feared dead as CNG tanker explodes in Abuja
A catastrophic explosion involving a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanker occurred near Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday evening, leaving several individuals feared dead. The incident prompted panic as the…
Fake number plates: FRSC records 7,798 arrests in two months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested 7,798 individuals in the past two months as part of an intensified crackdown on fake vehicle number plates. This operation targets the…
Rainstorm destroys Ogun school, kills student, injures others
A severe rainstorm struck Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School in Ilase, located within the Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Wednesday. The storm resulted in the death of…
Olumo Rock to become tourist destination — Ogun gov
The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to transform Olumo Rock into a premier tourism destination in Nigeria. During his visit to the Olumo Rock Tourist Centre…
Oil, gas local content reaches 56%, NCDMB announces
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) announced on Wednesday that local content in the nation’s petroleum sector has increased to 56%. This development comes as the board anticipates…
EFCC arraigns ex-works ministry director, surveyor over N1.9bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Deputy Director of Highways at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Augustine Olowoniyan, and a surveyor from the…