Politics

Papua New Guinea has approved a landmark mutual defence treaty with Australia, paving the way for a formal security alliance between the two neighbours. Prime Minister James Marape confirmed on Thursday that his cabinet had endorsed the agreement, known as the Pukpuk Treaty, hailing it as a reflection of “trust, […]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the state’s leading role in disaster preparedness and response but stressed the need for stronger collaboration among state agencies to effectively tackle emergencies and national challenges. Speaking at the maiden National State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMA) Conference in Lagos on Thursday, themed “Strengthening […]

Communities in riverine areas of Niger State have been placed on high alert following notifications from the operators of Shiroro, Jebba, Kainji, and Zungeru hydro-electric dams about the imminent release of excess water. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), in a statement issued in Minna by its Director-General, Abdullahi […]

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has said every Nigerian is now legally entitled to compulsory health insurance following the enactment of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act 2022. In a statement on Friday, Falana explained that the NHIA Act repealed the 2004 National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) law, […]

The Federal Government has warned officers and personnel of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) against engaging in job racketeering during the ongoing recruitment exercise into the agency. Controller-General of the Service, Olumode Adeyemi, issued the warning on Thursday during a working visit to the Abuja Metropolitan Fire Station and the […]

Senator Ali Ndume has urged the National Assembly to review Nigeria’s labour laws following the recent strike by oil and gas workers over disputes with the Dangote Refinery. Speaking to the BBC Hausa Service, Ndume said the three-day strike worsened hardship for ordinary Nigerians until the Federal Government intervened. “The […]

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday night held an emergency meeting with community leaders and stakeholders from Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas to address the rising cases of kidnapping and violent attacks in the region. The meeting, which reviewed recent security incidents, explored the possibility of establishing a […]

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on citizens to move beyond ceremonial festivities and embrace patriotism, civic responsibility, and value-driven citizenship. According to the NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Nigerians should reflect on what it means to be a Nigerian, drawing strength […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s March 2025 declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, which included the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state legislature. Justice James Omotosho ruled on Thursday that the five plaintiffs lacked the legal […]

Nigeria’s crude oil production has risen by approximately 200,000 barrels per day following recent divestments by major International Oil Companies (IOCs), including Shell, ExxonMobil, and Chevron, according to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri. Speaking at the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, Lokpobiri said […]