Politics

LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has initiated plans to introduce special vehicle number plates for Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, as part of efforts to promote inclusion and improve accessibility across the state. A statement from the state government said the initiative is being championed by the Lagos State Office […]

ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that a serving Nigerian Army officer, Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, was attacked by suspected kidnappers in Abuja, stating that the incident occurred in neighbouring Nasarawa State. In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine […]

ILORIN — Kwara Bridge Health, in collaboration with the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation and the Young Medical Laboratory Scientist Forum, Kwara State Chapter, has commemorated the 2026 World Hepatitis Day with a sensitisation and health awareness programme focused on prevention, testing, and liver health. The programme held at Okelele Primary […]

IBADAN — The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Abimbola Olugbenga, has commenced a statewide operational tour of Area Commands as part of efforts to strengthen security and deepen community policing across the state. The tour, which began on Monday, involves engagement with traditional rulers, community leaders, and representatives of […]

ABUJA — The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army divisions following President Bola Tinubu’s approval to expand the Army’s command structure. The Nigerian Army announced the development on Wednesday on its official X handle. The […]

The Federal Government exceeded its 2024 borrowing target by N4.79tn after raising N12.62tn against a budgeted N7.83tn to finance a wider fiscal deficit caused by lower-than-expected revenue. According to the Budget Office, the government’s revenue fell short of projections by N4.90tn, pushing the fiscal deficit to N13.51tn, well above the […]

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has withdrawn his request to subpoena Department of State Services Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi in his alleged criminal defamation trial. Sowore told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the evidence he sought could instead be presented by another DSS official, following […]

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a Federal High Court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The appellate court held that the lower court lacked jurisdiction because the case was filed by a […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday for their first face-to-face talks since the start of the Iran war. The meeting is expected to focus on the ongoing conflict and Washington’s efforts to revive negotiations with Tehran, despite […]