Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the current administration has not harassed, shut down, or silenced any media organisation since coming into power — a record he credits to its deep respect for press freedom. Speaking…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has charged Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, 27, for allegedly calling for a military takeover of President Bola Tinubu’s government. The agency filed a six-count charge at the Federal High Court, Abuja (case no. FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025), accusing…
The political atmosphere in Ibadan remains tense as the Oyo State High Court has again extended its interim order restraining any interference with the planned National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025.…
President Bola Tinubu has endorsed a list of requests made by the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) aimed at rescuing the struggling media industry from economic hardship. Speaking at the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) held at the Banquet…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has heard how Abdulsalam Hudu, a cashier at the Kogi State Government House, allegedly withdrew over ₦1 billion from the state’s account within just four days. The revelation came from…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a Government House driver, Ya’u Inuwa, for allegedly stealing a white Toyota Hilux belonging to the Kano State Government. The vehicle, which was attached to the Governor’s Advance Team, was reported missing on…
Nigeria’s economy continues to show signs of strength, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reports that the country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.4 points in October 2025, up from 54.0 points in September. This marks the eleventh…
Organised labour and maritime operators have raised fresh concerns about growing security lapses and revenue leakages at Nigeria’s seaports. According to them, the absence of registered tally clerks and on-board ship gangway security men has left vital port operations exposed…
By Bala Ibrahim. “Every soldier has an element of madness, because, while the right thinking man withdraws from danger, the soldier charges towards it”. Rightly or wrongly, the quote above is attributed to General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, Nigeria’s Chief of…
Fresh details have emerged on the land dispute that triggered Tuesday’s confrontation between the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and soldiers who stopped him and his officials from entering a property in Gudu district, Abuja. A legal practitioner involved…
