....Recover Arms and Ammunition By Chika Azubike The Police in Abuja has neutralized a wanted, notorious gang leader who led a robbery operation at Apo Resettlement Centre on 23rd June 2025 during which operatives of the FCT Command Anti-Kidnapping Unit thwarted their plans. Spokesman of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh said the gang leader identified as Umar Manu was... Read more
Day: September 11, 2025
2024 budget, 80% implemented- Edun
….as Reps quiz Finance, Budget ministers on 2024–2025 appropriation act performance By Ahmed Musa, Abuja The Minister of Finance Wale Edun has revealed that as of September 2025, about 80 per cent of the 2024 budget had been executed. This is also as the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations held a closed-door session with the Minister of Finance, Wale... Read more
INEC Shortlists 14 Political Associations for Next Stage of Party Registration, Rejects 157
By Musa Ahmed Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 14 political associations to move to the next stage of registration as political parties, while dismissing 157 others that failed to meet preliminary requirements. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Thursday evening by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee,... Read more
Reps Move to Reposition Solid Minerals as Key Driver of Nigeria’s Economy
Hannah Daniel, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has described the solid minerals sector as a critical pillar for building a robust and diversified Nigerian economy beyond oil dependency. Speaking on Thursday at a public hearing on 12 bills aimed at reforming and strengthening the solid minerals industry, the Speaker—represented by Hon. Mark Oseni—said the sector’s... Read more
Obi meet Jonathan behind close door
By Samuel John The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday met behind closed-doors with Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. Obi, disclosed this in a post on his official X handle. In the post, he described Jonathan as an “elder brother, statesman, and leader,” noting that their discussions centred on national issues and the state of the... Read more
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Losses Drop to 9,600 Barrels Daily – NUPRC
Anda Micheal, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that crude oil losses from pipeline vandalism and theft have dropped to 9,600 barrels per day (bpd), the lowest figure in over 15 years. In a statement issued by its Head of Media and Strategic Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, the Commission described the July 2025 figures as a “dramatic... Read more
Shettima orders swift release of FG’s ₦250bn single-digit loan to smallholder farmers
... hails Tinubu for bold reforms on fertilizer liberalisation, seed fund By Ahmed Isah ABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to fast-track the disbursement of the Federal Government’s ₦250 billion loan facility for smallholder farmers at a single-digit interest rate. Shettima, who gave the order during the 6th PFSCU Steering Committee... Read more
Kebbi Governor Suspends Health Commissioner Over Negligence Allegations
Kebbi Governor Suspends Health Commissioner Over Negligence Allegations By Aliyu Musa, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yunusa Musa Ismail, with immediate effect. The governor’s decision followed concerns over alleged negligence of duty and disregard for official responsibilities. He directed the suspended commissioner to present convincing reasons why disciplinary action should... Read more
AfDB: Africa Needs $811bn Annually to Tackle Development Deficit
By Samuel John, Abuja The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected that African countries will require about $811 billion each year to close development gaps and address critical socio-economic challenges. The Director-General of AfDB’s Nigeria Country Department, Dr. Abdul Kamara, revealed this on Thursday at the 2025 annual conference of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) in Abuja. He assured that... Read more
ADC Leadership Crisis: Court Orders Mark-led Faction to Justify INEC Recognition Sept 15
By Samuel John ABUJA- The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to appear on September 15 to show cause why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should not be restrained from recognising them. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order after refusing an ex-parte motion filed by former Deputy... Read more






















































