The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, assured that the Federal Government will protect every soldier carrying out lawful duties. He spoke on Wednesday during a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, part of preparations for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Celebration and Remembrance Day. Minister Responds to Wike–Navy Officer Clash Badaru addressed Tuesday’s clash between FCT…
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.15 trillion loan request from the domestic debt market to fund the 2025 budget. The Tinubu loan aims to cover the current budget deficit and ensure continuous implementation of critical national projects. The approval followed the adoption of a report by Senator Manu Haruna (APC–Taraba), Vice Chairman…
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has revealed that state actors were responsible for about 74% of all attacks on journalists in Nigeria between January and October 2025. In its 129-page report titled “When Protectors Become Predators: The State Against Freedom of Expression in Nigeria,” the group stated that the Nigeria Police Force was the worst…
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. This appointment aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing sustainable reforms in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration system. Nwabueze’s Experience and Background Before his appointment, Dr. Nwabueze served as Managing…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has petitioned Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun over a violent invasion of its National Secretariat in Abuja. The party claimed that the assault was led by suspended National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu and his supporters. PDP says invasion left staff injured In the petition, signed by National Chairman Umar…
Democrats achieved major victories across the United States on Tuesday, reshaping the early political tone of President Donald Trump’s second term. Zohran Mamdani Makes History in New York In New York City, leftist candidate Zohran Mamdani clinched the mayoral race, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo.Mamdani, a state assemblyman and Democratic socialist, became the city’s first…
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years in prison for lecturers and educators found guilty of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. For years, cases of sex-for-grades scandals have plagued Nigerian universities. Consequently, the bill aims to end the abuse of students by academic staff. Bamidele Explains Bill’s Purpose Senate Leader…
The Federal Government will demolish and rebuild three major sections of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos. The bridge suffered serious damage after a fire caused by illegal occupants and repeated truck collisions. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, announced this on Wednesday. She said the repair work would last for about…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board. The confirmation followed a screening conducted by the Senate Committee on Communications. The Senate also approved the appointments of Maryam Bayi (North East), Senator Ramoni Olalekan Mustafa (South West), and Ikechukwu Ugwuegede (South East) as NCC…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) to replace the current Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC). The new document aims to improve identity management and border security in line with global standards. NIS Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap announced the reform at the Joint Thematic Meeting of the Khartoum, Rabat and Niamey…
