Ambassador Bashir Isa Gusau, the North-West Youth Leader of the Tinubu-Shettima campaign organisation in Zamfara State, has been kidnapped by gunmen who are thought to be bandits. Security analyst Bakatsine revealed the incident in a post on X on Thursday.…
Despite a court ruling requiring them to return to work, the striking unions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have persisted in their industrial strike action. According to reports, on January 19, employees of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)…
Daddy Freeze, a well-known Nigerian media figure whose real name is Ifedayo Olarinde, has sparked debate on social media after declaring that he would not send a child to college if they had the same artistic ability as TikTok sensation…
As part of attempts to bolster national security and stimulate economic activity in conflict-affected areas, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to deploy military veterans to help secure the country’s ungoverned areas. This came after the Minister of…
Community leaders and displaced residents on Wednesday converged on the Ikeja Under-Bridge area of Lagos to demonstrate the ongoing demolitions , further alleging forced evictions in waterfront and low-income communities, including Makoko, Owode Onirin and Oworonshoki. The demonstrators claimed that…
Despite a court judgement demanding the suspension of the industrial action, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed its affiliate unions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to continue the ongoing strike by FCT Administration employees. Benson Upah, the NLC’s…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has revealed that the Nigeria-Türkiye bilateral relations are about deliverables. The presidential aide revealed this on Tuesday in an interview with Arise Television in Ankara, capital of Türkiye. The…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has threatened any employee of the FCT Administration who tries to block the office building’s gate. Wike promised that individuals who disobey would be punished by the law starting tomorrow.…
Mohammed Ma’aji, a Nigerian military colonel, has been reported to be the mastermind behind the foiled coup aimed at toppling President Bola Tinubu’s government. Recall that there was an attempted coup in the country in October 2025, creating tension across…
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Abuja Federal high Court has formally thrown out an ex-parte motion filed by leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto correctional facility. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s counsel,…
Peter Obi, chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has warned Nigerians to remain vigilant or risk losing their freedoms. He made the statement in a post on his verified X account on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic…
An intense Pandemonium broke out in Onitsha Market, Anambra State, on Tuesday when traders clashed with security officers enforcing the closure of the facility. According to reports, Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo closed the market on Monday due to the…
The proposed merger between Providus and Unity banks has reportedly reached the final stage, with an official announcement expected soon, according to reports. As tier-2 lenders rush to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation deadline, the merger is…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has scheduled today Tuesday January 27, for ruling on a strike suit filed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration against leaders of the Joint Union Action Committee. Justice E.D.…
The Lagos Internal Revenue Service’s notice on the execution of the tax law has sparked yet another dispute among Nigerians regarding the country’s tax regulations. In a notice over the weekend, LIRS revealed that it has the authority granted to…