< 1 mn read The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) successfully targeted and destroyed two illegal refining sites along the Imo River on Saturday. According to AVM Edward Gabkwet, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, this operation was part of Operation Delta Safe and took place just hours after Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, Chief of the Air Staff, discussed […]

4 mn read Many Nigerians believe that a regional system of government offers a solution to some of the country’s problems. Discussions about Nigeria returning to a regional system of government have resurfaced, gaining legitimacy. Two weeks ago, a draft bill proposing the re-adoption of regionalism went viral on social media, prompting the House of Representatives to deny […]

2 mn read A group of human rights activists has filed a lawsuit against Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, challenging a new public order law introduced by his administration. The plaintiffs, Bemgba Iortyom and Adebayo Ogorry, argue that the law severely infringes on fundamental rights and represents a “reign of dictatorship” that needs to be stopped. The controversial […]

< 1 mn read Joshua Olawuyi, a suspected internet fraudster, has been apprehended by operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, for allegedly obtaining a vehicle under false pretenses and stealing ₦30 million. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, SP Umma Ayuba, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. According to Ayuba, the arrest was […]

< 1 mn read The initiative is part of the Representative’s ongoing efforts to enhance the health and welfare of his constituents. Representative Daniel Amos (APC-Kaduna) has sponsored breast and cervical cancer screenings for no fewer than 2,000 women and girls in his constituency, the Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The screening […]

< 1 mn read The Government of Cross River has initiated the evacuation of individuals with mental health challenges from the state capital, Calabar. The exercise, conducted by the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA), aims to proactively address the pressing issue of mental health in the metropolis. According to Chief Effiong Ayi, the Executive Director of CUDA, the evacuation […]

< 1 mn read The Chief Justice of Nigeria will have an annual salary of ₦64 million, the President of the Court of Appeal will receive ₦62.4 million annually, and Justices of the Supreme Court will each earn ₦61.4 million annually. On Wednesday, June 5, the Nigerian Senate passed a bill to triple the salaries of federal and state […]

< 1 mn read The Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, recently assured Nigerians that the government and other stakeholders are diligently working to develop a realistic and sustainable minimum wage. The Finance Minister, Wale Edun, is expected to submit the new minimum wage proposal to President Bola Tinubu today. This directive follows the suspension of the nationwide strike by the […]

2 mn read Financial experts have raised concerns about the recurrent expenditures of states, emphasizing the need for financial innovations. A recent report has revealed that in the first quarter of 2024, at least 30 state governments in Nigeria collectively spent N986.64bn on recurrent expenses, encompassing various costs such as refreshments, sitting allowances, travel, and utilities. These findings […]

< 1 mn read Property dispute results in lawyer’s detention – Here’s what happened The conflict began when a property company refused to sell a flat to Asabe Waziri, who attempted to pay over $40,000 in cash. Victor Giwa, the lawyer involved, was released from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Area 10, Abuja, at approximately 9:30 pm on […]