The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has threatened to demolish houses built on or obstructing designated water channels. Mr Wike spoke on Tuesday during a press conference in Abuja where he argued that the structures are…

The PBAT Door-To-Door Movement, Southwest, will on Wednesday commence its campaign for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections with a 3,000-man Posterity Walk in Lagos. The walk, scheduled to take place at the Lagos…

The National Leader of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, has appointed Sani Takori, VinMartin Ilo and Steve Nwosu as political adviser, chief technical adviser and spokesman, respectively. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday,…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu will have an easier time winning the 2027 presidential election than he did in 2023. Wike stated this while speaking during an inspection tour of flood-affected…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), which many observers say underperformed terribly in Saturday’s governorship election, says its low vote count was due to its collaboration with the Accord party, which won the election. The ADC said its “collaboration” with the…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has flagged possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria following a three-month investigation into the rising cost of the building material despite the country’s substantial production capacity and limestone deposits. The commission said…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine worth about N39 billion and the arrest of two alleged members of an international drug trafficking syndicate. NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Buba…

The Joint Union of Gombe State Tertiary Institutions has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Gombe State Government to address outstanding salary adjustments, promotions and other welfare entitlements owed workers in public tertiary institutions across the state. The unions warned…

Gunmen have reportedly attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing several people and injuring others. The attack reportedly occurred between Monday night and the early hours of Tuesday, according to residents who spoke to Vanguard…

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, has commended Hajia Hajara Abdullahi of Diso Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of the state, for renovating and furnishing the Gwale Police Division in Kano metropolis. The commissioner gave the commendation on…

A doctor, Olusina Ajidahun, has spoken on claims by the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, that hospitals have refused to continue treating their father, who is battling stage-four cancer. The doctor, identified on X…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a “one-chance” robbery syndicate operating in the Abeokuta metropolis. The suspects, identified as Bidemi Tijani, 29, and Olajide Rasaq, 42, were arrested on August 15 following an intelligence-led operation…

No fewer than 31 state governments spent an estimated N252.26bn fighting criminality and insecurity in the first six months of 2026, with Kogi, Plateau and Bauchi accounting for the largest shares. Daughters of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known…

Abia State Government defends its tax administration reforms, stating automation aims for transparency and accountability, not a tax hike for residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/automation-is-not-tax-hike-abia-govt-defends-reforms/ Read the full article here

The Federal Government has increased the annual robe allowance for state counsel and legal officers in the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria from the previously reported N300,000 to N1m. The National Salaries, Incomes and…