FG Sues Senator Natasha Over Assassination Claim

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Federal Government has charged suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan with criminal defamation following her allegations on national television that top political figures plotted to assassinate her. In an interview on “Politics Today” aired by Channels Television on April 3, 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of conspiring to kill her. Federal prosecutors filed the charges at an FCT High Court in Abuja, citing her statements as violations of Section 391 of the Penal Code Law, Cap 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990,…

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Nigeria’s Security Progress: NSA Highlights Major Achievements in Counter-Terrorism

Tolu Adebayo

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), has announced that security forces have eliminated more than 13,543 terrorists and other criminal suspects nationwide since May 2023. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Policy and Development Summit in Abuja, Ribadu underscored the significant advancements made by the military and intelligence agencies in their counter-terrorism efforts over the past two years. During his address at the event, held at the State House Banquet Hall, the NSA revealed that at least 124,408 members of Boko Haram and its affiliate, the…

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President Tinubu Is Not Influenced Of Any Cabal – Minister Mohammed Idris

Tolu Adebayo

In a robust defense of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has firmly dismissed claims that the President is under the sway of any hidden cabals or power brokers. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit in Abuja, themed “Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far,” Idris portrayed Tinubu as a decisive, independent leader focused solely on Nigeria’s prosperity. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has denied allegations that President Bola Tinubu is influenced by a cabal…

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Borno Governor Zulum Alleges Politicians and Military Personnel Are Leaking Information to Boko Haram

Tolu Adebayo

In a bold and provocative statement, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has accused some Nigerian politicians and members of the military of collaborating with the notorious terrorist group Boko Haram by leaking sensitive information. The allegation, made during a national television interview on Wednesday, has sparked widespread debate amid ongoing efforts to combat insurgency in Nigeria’s North East region. Zulum, who has been at the forefront of addressing security challenges in Borno—one of the hardest-hit states by Boko Haram’s activities—did not mince words about the internal threats undermining anti-terrorism…

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Ganduje: “PDP Members Are Joining APC Because Their Party Is Struggling to Survive”

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has claimed that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are defecting to the APC because their party is struggling to survive under the pressure of the ruling party’s performance. While speaking at the APC National Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Ganduje credited the APC’s political skill for its expected victory in the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) election. He pointed to the internal crisis and wave of defections within the PDP, saying, “The…

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Petrol Prices Drop Again as Dangote Acts

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has cut the price of its high-quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by another N15. In a statement released on Thursday, the company announced that Nigerians can now buy petrol at the following prices: N875 per litre in Lagos, N885 in the South West, N895 in the North West and North Central, and N905 in the South East, South South, and North East. The new prices will apply at all partner stations, including MRS, AP, Heyden, Optima, TechnOil, and Hyde. The refinery…

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FG to Trains Youths for Modern Economy

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Federal Government has pledged to train unemployed youths with skills tailored to Nigeria’s modern economic demands. Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, made the announcement on Wednesday during a visit to North Central participants in the ongoing Skills-to-Wealth (S2W) training programme in Jos. The government launched the initiative last week. Yilwatda explained that the S2W programme equips young Nigerians with practical skills to engage productively in the economy. “We designed this programme to train unemployed youths with skills that meet today’s economic needs,” he said.…

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JAMB Audits 379,000 UTME Resit Results Ahead of Public Release

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has completed an audit of the results of 379,775 candidates who sat for the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME), ahead of the public release scheduled for Thursday. An audit team—comprising JAMB officials, members of Civil Society Organisations, academics, and other independent observers—carried out the final review of the results. A source familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity, informed our correspondent of the development after a press briefing that confirmed the conclusion of the resit exercise. JAMB…

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Atiku’s Coalition Rejects Claims of Adopting ADC

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The opposition coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its political platform for the 2027 general election. The coalition, which includes opposition leaders and disgruntled members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), also rejected reports that it appointed Salihu Lukman, a former APC Vice Chairman (Northwest), as Head of its Secretariat. In a statement issued Thursday in Abuja, Lukman—who serves as the coalition’s interim spokesperson—dismissed the reports as entirely false. He said, “The public should disregard the story, as…

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Reps Urge FG to Implement Pension Increments, Release Withheld Palliatives

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The House of Representatives has demanded that the Federal Government immediately implement the approved pension increments and release all palliatives meant for Nigerian pensioners. Lawmakers specifically directed the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Humanitarian Services, Office of the Accountant-General, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) to act without delay. During plenary, Rep. Ibrahim Ayokunle moved a motion of urgent national importance, urging the government to address the worsening hardship pensioners face due to unpaid pension increments and delayed palliative distribution. Ayokunle reminded the House that…

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Lagos Transport Policy Best in Nigeria

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) has named Lagos State as having the most advanced transport system in the country. CIoTA President, Segun Obayendo, praised the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) on Wednesday for implementing an efficient and modern transit system. He made the remarks during the LASU-NACOLM Transport and Logistics Conference and Induction at Lagos State University, Ojo. With the theme, *“Safety and Security in the Transportation Sector: The Way Forward,”* the conference brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving transportation nationwide. Obayendo…

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Dangote Urges FG to Prioritize Local Investors

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has urged federal and state governments to prioritize local investors by creating an environment that supports their growth. He emphasized that local investors possess the capacity to generate employment and harness Nigeria’s abundant resources. While addressing participants at the Taraba International Investment Summit in Jalingo on Wednesday, Dangote highlighted how local investors, including his own companies, currently serve as significant sources of revenue for the federal government. He praised the Taraba State government for organizing the summit, describing it as timely. He…

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