The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission chairman called for a unified African strategy to fight financial crimes. Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu spoke at the first African Asset Recovery Practitioners' Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, pushing for stronger diplomatic efforts to recover stolen assets.
Aliyu...
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang denounced persistent insecurity as a critical barrier to state development following a devastating attack in the Kwall District. After gunmen struck the Zike and Kimakpa communities in the Bassa Local Government Area, Mutfwang visited the site, witnessing...
Security personnel locked down a CBEX investment office in Ibadan after investors reacted angrily to the platform's reported crash. Police and Amotekun security forces parked patrol vehicles outside the location to prevent further property damage. Residents who had invested in the online...
A World Bank team landed in Kebbi to check out the state's water systems. Experts want to see if Kebbi can qualify for financial help with water and sanitation projects. Abdulhamid Adamu Gwaram leads the group examining infrastructure across rural and urban areas.
State officials welcomed the...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar harshly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration over escalating violence in Plateau State. He condemned the government's handling of recent deadly attacks that killed 47 residents in Zike village. Atiku blamed the administration for failing to...
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has selected new leadership for the state's Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. Mallam Umar Baba will serve as part-time chairman, succeeding Abdullahi Mohammed Gidau after his term concludes on April 4, 2025. Mallam Bashir D. Zubairu joins the board as a...
The House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas created a special committee to manage legislative duties for the suspended Rivers State House of Assembly. Lawmakers from across Nigeria's geopolitical zones will handle the temporary oversight responsibilities.
Abbas instructed the committee...
Residents from the Ihie Ndume community stormed the Abia State House of Assembly to protest the expensive school fees at Government College Umuahia. Community members argued that the school has transformed from a public institution to an unaffordable private establishment. Nathaniel Nwoko led...
Consumer protection agents swept through Utako Market in Abuja on Tuesday, sealing ten shops accused of misleading rice packaging. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission targeted stores engaged in repackaging local rice as imported brands. Investigators led by Mrs. Boladale...
Osun State's election officials promise better voting methods through technology. The electoral commission wants to make voting fairer and more transparent. They believe computers and digital tools can stop cheating and help people trust elections more.
Election leaders met with political...
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama urged President Bola Tinubu to address Nigeria's growing security challenges. Speaking at a Chrism Mass in Abuja, Kaigama described the country's security situation as a spreading "monster" of criminality. He emphasized the need for comprehensive action to combat...
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly criticized the Nigerian government for what it claims is the systematic exclusion of Igbo people from key national positions. The group's spokesman, Emma Powerful, questioned the lack of Igbo representation in critical government roles...
House of Representatives Speaker Abbas Tajudeen publicly credited Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for critical support during his speakership bid. Speaking at a massive constituent empowerment event in Zaria, Abbas highlighted how Sani backed him early when other political figures withdrew...
Ann-Kio Briggs, a Niger Delta human rights activist, sharply criticized Rivers State Administrator Ibok Ete Ibas. She accused him of escalating tensions instead of resolving them after President Bola Tinubu appointed him to manage the state's political crisis. Tinubu declared a state of...
Kebbi State officials are excited about potential oil and gas discoveries across several local areas. Government surveys since 2018 have identified promising hydrocarbon reserves that could transform the region's economic landscape. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and a Chinese firm...
Hungary's parliament enacted a controversial constitutional amendment restricting LGBTQ public gatherings. The measure sailed through with overwhelming support, gaining 140 votes against 21 opposition votes. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz-KDNP coalition spearheaded the legislative change...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar slammed President Bola Tinubu's administration for failing to address escalating security challenges across Nigeria. He condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Plateau State that killed 47 people and criticized the ongoing violence in Borno State. Atiku...
Dele Momodu warns potential presidential candidates about the challenges of challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The media personality suggests that running against Tinubu will require serious preparation and strategic planning. Momodu highlighted the difficulty of defeating a...
A moderate earthquake shook San Diego County on Monday morning. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the seismic event measured 5.2 on the magnitude scale. Scientists recorded the quake at a depth of 13.4 kilometers near Julian.
Residents across Southern California felt the ground...
Harvard University stands firm against federal pressure. School leaders reject a list of demands from the Trump administration that could threaten their funding. President Alan Garber called the request unprecedented and an attempt to control the university community. The demands include...
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