SERAP Sues CBN for Withholding LG Allocation Details Despite Supreme Court Ruling
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Federal High Court in Lagos (Suit No: FHC/L/MSC/521/2025), accusing the apex bank of failing to disclose how much has been directly disbursed to the country’s 774 local government areas as mandated by a Supreme Court […]
PDP Crisis Worsens as Wike Pulls Out of Peace Deal, Accuses Makinde of Breach
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has formally withdrawn from all reconciliation efforts within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing key stakeholders particularly Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of breaching critical peace agreements. In a strongly worded statement titled “PDP Crisis: My Position” released less than 48 hours before the party’s National Executive […]
NCC Directs Telecom Firms to Disclose Major Outages, Compensate Users
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new directive mandating telecom operators to publicly notify consumers of major service disruptions via media platforms, as part of a wider effort to improve transparency, service quality, and consumer protection in the telecom sector. According to a statement by Nnenna Ukoha, Acting Head of Public Affairs at […]
Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector Attracts $800M, Earns N38B in 2024
Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has seen significant growth under the current administration, attracting over $800 million in mineral processing projects last year, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has disclosed. Speaking ahead of a State House documentary marking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second year in office, Dr. Alake revealed that the sector […]
Sultan of Sokoto Champions Education and Unity at Kaduna Orphan School Launch
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future despite current economic challenges, highlighting the nation’s vast human and natural resources as a foundation for progress. He made the remarks during the commissioning of Darul Ilm (Centre for Islamic Studies) in Danbushiya, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State—a school […]
Russia Launches Devastating Nationwide Strikes on Ukraine After Major Prisoner Exchange
Russia unleashed one of its most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine overnight Saturday into Sunday, targeting cities and infrastructure across the country despite the recent completion of the war’s largest prisoner exchange, now in its third year. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russian forces launched a staggering 367 aerial weapons, including nine Iskander ballistic missiles, […]
North Korea Detains Shipyard Officials After Destroyer Launch Fails Mid-Ceremony
North Korea has detained three senior officials at its Chongjin shipyard after a high-profile launch of a new 5,000-ton destroyer ended in disaster, according to state-run media outlet KCNA. The ship, hailed as a milestone in the regime’s naval modernization, lost balance during its launch ceremony when parts of its understructure reportedly collapsed, causing it […]
France Seizes British Fishing Vessel, Sparking Diplomatic Tensions
French authorities have seized a British fishing vessel accused of operating without a valid licence in French territorial waters, escalating tensions between the UK and France over post-Brexit maritime rights. The vessel was intercepted Thursday night in the English Channel by the French Navy patrol ship Pluvier and escorted to the port of Boulogne, where […]
Atiku’s Visit to Osun Deepens PDP Rift Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has intensified divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by deliberately avoiding Governor Ademola Adeleke during a recent visit to Osun State, signaling a growing political fracture ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku, who advocates for a broad coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declined to […]
Kogi Govt Vows Relentless Fight Against Insecurity, Says State Not Under Siege
The Kogi State Government has reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring that the state remains secure and will not succumb to criminal activities. Speaking to journalists in Lokoja on Friday, Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, highlighted Governor Ahmed Ododo’s administration’s “concrete, strategic steps” to tackle insecurity, particularly in hotspot areas […]
