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The Federal Government has commenced discussions with contractors over outstanding payments owed for capital projects, in a move aimed at addressing long-standing obligations and restoring confidence in public sector commitments. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Wednesday in a post shared on his official X page following a meeting held on Monday, 4 May, with members of the All-Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria. According to the minister, the meeting focused on developing a fair, transparent, and structured approach to resolving the outstanding liabilities amid current fiscal realities. Senior government officials at…
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Chairman, Buba Marwa, has stated that smuggling illicit substances through Murtala Muhammed International Airport has become extremely challenging due to heightened security and anti-narcotics operations. Marwa described the Lagos airport as one of the most tightly monitored airports globally in the fight against drug trafficking. He made the remarks on Tuesday at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja while hosting a delegation from Narcotics Control Commission led by its Director-General, Maxwell Obuba Mantey, during a study visit focused on the agency’s operational strategies. According to Marwa, stronger collaboration between Nigeria and Ghana is essential in…
All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Nantewe Yilwatda, has dismissed concerns over the defection of Peter Obi from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, insisting the development poses no threat to the ruling party. Yilwatda made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during the ongoing sale and submission of APC nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to developments within opposition parties, the APC chairman said internal crises among opposition groups were their responsibility and had no impact on the APC. He also downplayed the resignation of about 18…
Osun State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a Fulani herdsman, Yahaya Sulaiman, in Ijebu-Jesa, in Oriade local government area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, stating that security operatives had commenced investigations into the matter. Ojelabi disclosed that the victim appeared to have been specifically targeted by the abductors during the attack. “Yahaya Sulaiman, a Fulani herder, is the victim. The incident was reported and police moved to the scene immediately. From all indications, he was targeted,” he said. According to him, “the gunmen reportedly enquired about the victim’s…
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced indefinite break from music. During a recent livestream with Davrel, the OBO crooner told his fans not to expect new music from him anytime soon, stressing that he has is on sabbatical. Davido said he doesn’t need to release new music to remain relevant in the music industry, claiming that his songs are currently dominating club playlists. “Stop asking me when I am dropping new music. I am on a musical break. Like I said if you go to the club right now, 10 out of 20 songs are mine.…
Bayern Munich manager, Vincent Kompany, has explained why Paris Saint-Germain eliminated his team from the Champions League. The Belgian watched as the Bavarians played 1-1 with the Parisians in the Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena. Kompany’s side crashed out of the competition on a 6-5 aggregate defeat, having lost 5-4 in the first leg in Paris. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Kompany said Luis Enrique’s side defended well against Bayern Munich. He added that the visitors were active during the encounter and made sure the Bundesliga giants didn’t convert their chances…
Governor Alex Otti has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising security in Abia State, saying sustainable development cannot thrive in an unsafe environment. Otti stated this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of the Alumni Association of the Seventh Regular Course of the Nigeria Naval College, led by A.O. Bamidele, at the Government House in Umuahia. The governor stressed the importance of security to governance and development, noting that his administration would continue to place it at the centre of its policies. “For us, security is a top priority. Without security, every other thing collapses,” Otti said. Otti expressed appreciation…
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police officers who were intercepted with firearms and ammunition amid the ongoing communal crisis between Ugep and Idomi communities. The clarification followed a viral video circulating on social media alleging that the officers were arrested in connection with the conflict. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Cross River State Command, Eitokpah Akata, said the suspects were intercepted during a joint stop-and-search operation involving police officers and personnel of the Nigerian Army in Biase Local Government Area. “The Command wishes to…
When a Nigerian nurse boards a plane to Australia, it is often seen as a story of success—a skilled professional seeking global opportunities and a better life. Families celebrate. Colleagues congratulated me. The assumption is simple: once abroad, everything falls into place. But the reality is far more complex. Behind the success stories are quiet struggles—of almost starting again, of rebuilding professional identity, and of navigating unfamiliar systems that do not always recognise prior experience. For many Nigerian nurses in Australia, immigration is not a smooth transition—it is a profound transformation. Australia is grappling with a persistent shortage of nurses,…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has submitted his nomination form for the primaries of the All Progressives Congress, with a call on party faithful to support his second-term aspiration. Speaking with Government House correspondents at the Victor Attah International Airport on Wednesday upon his return from Abuja, where he submitted the form, Eno said his aspiration was premised on the need to consolidate ongoing projects in the state. “I have just submitted the nomination form. We call on members of the party to support our nomination during the primaries, as we will continue to pray and trust God for…
