Tinubu hails by-election winners, commends INEC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s by-elections conducted across 16 constituencies in 12 states, praising the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for organising largely peaceful and hitch-free…

NSA confirms arrest of Ansaru, Mahmudawa terror leaders

The Federal Government through the office of the National Security Adviser has announced the arrest of two high-ranking terrorist leaders linked to years of deadly attacks, kidnappings, and armed robberies…

EFCC hands N100m mining recovery to fed ministry in Uyo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a recovery of ₦100 million draft to the Federal Ministry of Solid Mineral Development in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The…

FG halts creation of new tertiary institutions for seven years

The Federal Government has announced a seven-year suspension on establishing new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, citing overstretched resources, under-utilised facilities, and declining academic standards. The decision was…

Appeal court overturns N5bn award to Araraume against NNPC

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court ruling that ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to pay N5 billion…

FG clears Ibom Air passenger, cuts KWAM 1 suspension

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says Ibom Air has dropped its legal action against passenger Comfort Emmanson, paving the way for her release from detention. In…

FG moves to end contracts award without funds

….Targets smarter capital spendingBarbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government has declared a new era of fiscal discipline in capital project execution, warning Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) against awarding contracts…

Customs, FIRS, NSW partner to boost trade reform

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is stepping up its role in driving the Federal Government’s trade reform agenda through enhanced collaboration with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the…

NAICOM unveils recapitalisation plan for $1trn economy goal

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has set up an 11-member committee to implement the 2025 recapitalisation programme aimed at strengthening the sector and supporting Nigeria’s $1 trillion…

Tinubu appoints Akinfeleye, others to varsity councils

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed renowned communications scholar Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye to the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. Akinfeleye, a former Head of the…