VP Shettima Chairs National Economic Council Meeting
The meeting holding at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja has in attendance Governors and Deputy Governors from across the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima is chairing the meeting of the National Economic Council. The meeting holding at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja has in attendance Governors and Deputy Governors from across the country. Among...
Retired Generals Call For Security Reforms After Rabe Abubakar’s Death
The group called for stronger security institutions, improved collaboration among security agencies, and increased investment in intelligence gathering and border control to curb the influx of illegal weapons Retired military officers and associates of late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) have called for comprehensive reforms of Nigeria’s security architecture following the retired general’s death after he was abducted by bandits...
Insecurity: FG, States Deepen Collaboration To Tackle Emerging Threats
The Office of the SGF said recurring communal crises show the need for stronger institutions and sustained collaboration despite investments in peacebuilding. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with state governments and security institutions to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and inclusive governance. The commitment was reiterated on Thursday at the opening...
Okpebholo Threatens To Sign Death Warrants For Criminals
He appealed to Edo residents to steer clear of criminal activity, saying it is cheaper to live within one's means than to gamble one's life on crime. Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a blunt warning to criminals operating in the state: those who persist in crime will face prosecution, and he will personally sign their execution warrant. Okpebholo made...
NEC Approves Release Of Over ₦83bn Anticipatory Action Trust Fund For Flood Response
The fund is expected to support proactive measures, including early warning systems, emergency preparedness, and other flood mitigation initiatives designed to reduce the devastating effects of seasonal flooding The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the release of over ₦83 billion under the Anticipatory Action Trust Fund (AATF) to address the recurring challenge of flooding across the country. The approval was...
El-Rufai’s Detention: Group Hires U.S Firm To Raise Concerns Over Rule Of Law In Nigeria
The group called on the United States government, international institutions, and civil society organisations to monitor developments in Nigeria and support due process, judicial independence, and democratic governance The El-Rufai Support Group Association (ERSGA) has announced the engagement of Washington-based advocacy organisation Vanguard Africa to lead a campaign aimed at drawing international attention to what it describes as growing concerns...
Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC Witness Insists Bello Not Involved In Property Transactions
The witness also confirmed that he was not from Kogi State, implying that he was not related to the former governor. The 17th prosecution witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering case filed against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others, has maintained that the former governor was not involved in any of the property transactions...
Senate Dismisses ₦62.2bn Customs Audit Query, Sets Up Committee To Review 76 Remaining Cases
The committee, however, resolved to establish an ad hoc reconciliation panel to review the remaining 76 audit queries and report back for further consideration. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has cleared the Nigeria Customs Service of allegations that it failed to remit ₦62.2bn into the Federation Account, as contained in the 2019 Audit Report of the Office of the...
Why Ex-Depot Fuel Price Reduction Takes Time To Reflect At Filling Stations — PETROAN
It said that local fuel pricing is shaped by multiple factors The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has explained why the recent decrease in the gantry price of fuel by the Dangote Refinery has not trickled down to retail outlets across the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, the President of PETROAN, Billy Gilly-Harry, said...
Troops Rescue Four Kidnap Victims In Katsina
The Katsina State Government said that the victims regained their freedom during sustained military offensives in locations believed to be hideouts of bandits. The Katsina State Government has announced the successful rescue of four kidnap victims by troops of the Nigerian Army. It said that the victims, aged 36 to 68, were rescued during ongoing operations targeting a suspected notorious bandit...
