Umar Bago Cancels Sallah Activities Over Mokwa Flood
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has announced the cancellation of all official Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across the state in honor of victims affected by the devastating flood that struck Mokwa Local Government Area on May 29, 2025. The flood is considered one of the worst in the state’s history, leading to the loss of over […]
FG Warns FCT, 30 States Against High Risk of Flooding
The Federal Government has issued a warning that 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of flooding, following last Thursday’s devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State. The disaster claimed over 200 lives, destroyed numerous homes, and displaced thousands of residents. Additionally, more than 500 people have been reported missing, increasing […]
FG Needs ₦880bn Annually for Road Maintenance
The Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo, has revealed that the Federal Government requires approximately ₦880 billion annually to maintain Nigeria’s federal road network. Speaking at a House of Representatives investigative hearing on Monday in Abuja, Goroyo lamented that current budget allocations—₦76.3bn in 2023, ₦103.3bn in 2024, and a proposed ₦168.9bn for 2025—fall significantly […]
Nigeria Seeks $25bn For Gas Pipeline Project
During a meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima engaged with representatives of the Vitol Group. Discussing on the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project. The Project which aims to channel Nigerian gas through the West African coastline to Morocco, with the goal of further supplying energy to Europe. Vice […]
Reps summon WAEC over SSCE irregularities, late sittings
The House of Representatives has given WAEC 24 hours to explain widespread irregularities during the 2025 WASSCE, including students writing exams late at night by torchlight. WAEC blames delays on efforts to prevent question leaks but skipped a scheduled hearing, prompting lawmakers’ anger. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called the situation a “national disgrace” and […]
Reps Probe Alleged Unethical Practices of Student Loans
The House of Representatives has called for a thorough investigation into alleged unethical practices in the disbursement of student loans under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. Raising a motion of urgent public importance, Hon. Aliyu Mustapha revealed that over 500,000 students have applied, with more than N54 billion disbursed so far. However, the National […]
Federal Government Directs JAMB, WAEC, NECO, others to blacklist Centres and Candidates found guilty of exam malpractices
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Examinations Council (NECO), and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) to blacklist Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and candidates found guilty of examination malpractices. The minister’s directive, said to be […]
President Tinubu Seeks NASS approval for $21.5bn Loan and ₦758bn Pension Bond
President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the National Assembly to approve a $21.5 billion external borrowing plan for 2025–2026, and a $2 billion foreign currency bond programme. The loans aim to fund infrastructure, health, education, security, and more—responding to fiscal pressures post fuel subsidy removal. The $2B bond will be issued domestically in dollars to […]
President Tinubu grants 14-day grace to FCT ground rent defaulters
Meanwhile, yesterday’s sealing of over 4,700 properties in Abuja for non-payment of ground rent, President Tinubu has intervened, leading to a 14-day grace period for defaulters to pay up with penalties. According to FCT Minister Wike’s aide, penalties range from ₦2 million to ₦5 million based on location. Property buyers without Minister’s Consent or deed […]
APC Anambra Governorship Candidate says he’s prepared to deliver state to APC come November elections
All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Anambra State, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has declared that the defection of his political structure from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to APC has significantly strengthened the ruling party’s force in the state ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for November 8th 2025. Speaking shortly after President Bola Tinubu […]