SocioPolitical

The Nigerian Federal Government has lifted a five-year ban on mining exploration in Zamfara State, signaling a pivotal move to reignite the state’s economy while addressing long-standing security concerns. The ban, enacted in 2019, aimed to curtail the rising insecurity fueled by the connection between illegal mining and armed groups. ...

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Yinka Quadri, has shared his views on relationships and marriages within the Nigerian film industry. The seasoned thespian expressed support for actors marrying one another, describing it as a natural phenomenon that transcends professions. “It’s perfectly fine if actors marry each other. It’s a ...

The Federal Government has revised the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, reducing its scope from ten lanes to six. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour on Friday, citing necessary design adjustments and interventions as the reason for the change. Explaining the revision, Umahi highlighted challenges ...

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended four suspected members of the Ambazonia rebel group in Taraba State. Captain Oni Olubodunde, Acting Spokesperson for the Brigade, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Jalingo yesterday. The operation was ...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a major reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), bringing relief to Nigerians as the ex-depot price drops to ₦899 per litre from ₦1,020. This move, confirmed by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), is ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for transparency from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regarding the termination of 1,000 staff members and the ₦50 billion severance package allocated to them. The Speaker’s directive came during the opening session of an investigative hearing led by ...

The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned social media users against engaging in online harassment, particularly the act of directing curses at others. The warning was issued by the Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who emphasized the legal consequences of such behavior. In a statement shared on X.com on December 20, ...

The National Assembly has advanced the 2025 Appropriation Bill, totaling N49.7 trillion, after its second reading in the Senate and House of Representatives. Titled “The Restoration Budget: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” the proposed fiscal plan highlights the government’s strategic priorities for national stability, economic growth, and improved citizen welfare. A ...

The substantive Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, has officially resumed her duties following a directive that extends her tenure till March 7, 2025. This announcement marks a significant moment in the leadership of the Office of the Accountant General as it brings clarity and direction to ...

The Benue State House of Assembly has made strides in its legislative process as a bill to rename Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, after the late Rev. Fr. Moses Adasu passed its second reading on Thursday. Adasu, who served as the state’s second civilian governor, was instrumental in founding the ...