President Tinubu temporarily opens road linking Bonny Island for travellers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the temporary opening of the road linking Bonny Island to the mainland to ease movement for travellers. The decision is meant to reduce transport difficulties faced by residents, businesses, and visitors who rely heavily on water transport to access the island. According to government officials, the road will be […]
Senate approves troops deployment to Benin Republic
The Nigerian Senate has approved the deployment of troops to the Benin Republic following a request from President Bola Tinubu. The decision is part of regional efforts to maintain peace and stop threats to democracy and security in West Africa. Lawmakers said the move aligns with Nigeria’s role under the ECOWAS security framework, which allows […]
Osun 2026: INEC, KDI strengthen collaboration ahead of election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped up its collaboration with the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. The partnership is aimed at ensuring a credible, transparent, and peaceful election process in the state. Officials from both organisations met to discuss voter education, election monitoring, and ways to reduce […]
AFCON 2025: NFF reportedly owing Eric Chelle three months salary
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly failed to pay Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle his salary for three months. The development has raised concerns ahead of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where Nigeria is expected to compete strongly. According to reports, the unpaid wages have caused unease within the […]
Abuja–Kaduna train service temporarily disrupted
The Abuja–Kaduna train service has been temporarily disrupted, causing delays for passengers travelling between the two cities. Authorities said the suspension was necessary to address technical and safety concerns discovered along the rail corridor. Officials explained that the disruption is part of precautionary measures to ensure passenger safety. Engineers and security teams have been deployed […]
Gov Adeleke rejects blame in ongoing JUSUN strike
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has rejected claims that his administration is responsible for the ongoing strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). He said the state government has shown commitment to resolving workers’ issues and should not be blamed for the situation. The governor explained that the strike is linked to long-standing […]
Honduras orders arrest of ex-president Hernandez after Trump pardon
Authorities in Honduras have ordered the arrest of former president Juan Orlando Hernández, just days after he reportedly received a pardon linked to former US President Donald Trump. The move has drawn attention across Latin America and raised fresh questions about justice and accountability. Honduran prosecutors say the arrest order is connected to serious corruption […]
Niger school abduction motivated by ransom, not religion – Bishop Bulus Yohanna
Bishop Bulus Yohanna has stated that the recent school abduction in Niger State was motivated by ransom demands rather than religious reasons. He emphasized that the attackers are mainly criminals seeking financial gain. According to the Bishop, the kidnappers are taking advantage of poor security and weak enforcement to demand large sums of money from […]
Reps panel summons NNPCL GCEO, threatens arrest
The House of Representatives panel has summoned the GCEO of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over issues related to fuel pricing and operations. The panel warned that failure to appear could lead to arrest. The committee expressed concerns over recent fuel price adjustments and transparency in the management of petroleum products. They demanded that […]
Child abduction ‘lesser evil’ than killing soldiers – Gumi
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a controversial Islamic scholar, has stated that child abduction is a “lesser evil” compared to the killing of soldiers in Nigeria. He made the comment amid ongoing discussions on insecurity and banditry in the country. Gumi argued that while abductions are morally wrong, the loss of trained security personnel has a greater […]