Senate President Godswill Akpabio has tasked the board and management of the South South Development Commission (SSDC) on carrying out developmental projects that will impact on the living standard of the people of the region while furthering the renewed...
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, takes the spotlight in a special edition of African Voices Changemakers, CNN International’s acclaimed magazine programme, proudly sponsored by telecommunications giant Globacom.
The episode, hosted by renowned journalist Larry...
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted reports alleging that it imported Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, with high sulphur content into Nigeria.
Dangote refinery described the claims as “false, malicious, and misleading.”
The company, in a statement on Friday,...
Governor Uba Sani has positioned mental health as a fundamental human right in Kaduna State, following the enactment of the Kaduna State Mental Health Law on September 18, 2025 — replacing the colonial-era Lunacy Act of 1958.
The new law...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former board chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Ngozi Olejeme, before the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja.
Olejeme was arraigned on 8-count charges bordering on converting,...
A 54-year-old police officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Cyril Takim, attached to the AIG Zone 7 Headquarters in Abuja, has died suddenly at his home in Aku Village Base 3, Mararaba, Nasarawa State.
According to reports obtained by Zagazola...
The Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr. Christopher Maikalangu, has directed the immediate suspension and withdrawal of the recently introduced radio and television taxes imposed on residential houses within the council area.
The directive followed widespread public...
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has faulted the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for failing to provide a clear breakdown of the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing his response as evasive and unnecessary.
Speaking at a public event,...
Public anger has trailed the decision of the Chairman of Sabuwa Local Government Area in Katsina State, Engr. Sagir Tanimu, to attend the wedding ceremony of children belonging to some notorious bandits operating in the region.
The ceremony, held in...
The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the National Examination Council (NECO) over allegations of extra-budgetary spending and financial irregularities.
The decision followed the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Amobi Ogah (LP–Abia) during Thursday’s plenary session.
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