The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has petitioned the police over the alleged killing of a man inside a mosque in Oyo State, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident. The organisation condemned the reported killing and urged security agencies to identify those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice. The Commissioner of Police
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, clashed with an Arise Television presenter on Tuesday during a live interview after telling the anchor, “Let me educate you,” while defending the Federal Government’s road infrastructure projects. The exchange occurred during a discussion on the administration’s ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects, with questions raised about their execution,
Customs Explores Inland Waterways to Ease Cargo Movement, Boost Trade in North-West The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), North Western Marine Command (NWMC), Lokoja, has engaged trade and industry stakeholders on the development of inland waterway transportation as an alternative for cargo movement and a means of improving trade facilitation across Kogi State and the wider
Africa CDC: No Approved Vaccine for Current Ebola Strain The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya, has criticised what he described as inadequate international investment in vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, warning that the outbreak requires urgent, coordinated action by African countries and their
IGP Disu Tasks Police on Professionalism, Intelligence-Led Security Ahead of 2027 Polls The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced a nationwide training programme for 10,000 officers on election security management ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu warning personnel against partisanship, misconduct and abuse of power. The five-day training,
FG Endorses 90-Day Plan to Ease Cost of Living The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving food affordability and accelerating projects that directly benefit Nigerians. The decision followed a presentation by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo
APM Crisis Deepens As 6 South-South Chairmen Boycott Makinde’s Town Hall The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has been thrown into an internal crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections as chairmen of its six South-South states boycotted a presidential town hall meeting organised by the party’s presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, and passed a vote of
Ebola: Atiku Accuses Tinubu Govt of Failing to Account for ₦10bn, Warns Against Voter Suppression Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to account for ₦10 billion reportedly approved for Ebola preparedness, demanding a comprehensive audit of the funds following the reported confirmation of a case in Abuja. Atiku also
Two Killed, Eight Injured in Attack on Saudi Arabia’s Airport Two people have been killed and eight others injured in an attack on Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, according to the kingdom’s civil aviation authority. The attack occurred late Wednesday, with the General Authority of Civil Aviation confirming on Thursday that the fatalities included
Transport unions and petroleum marketers have urged the Federal Government to address inadequate refuelling facilities, limited access to financing and unreliable gas supply, warning that these challenges are slowing the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across Nigeria. The concerns were raised on Wednesday at the National CNG Adoption Conference in Abuja, where industry representatives