President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace tolerance, generosity, and peaceful coexistence, using the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to reflect on the values that unite the nation. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday after observing the Eid prayers at the Dodan Barracks praying ground in Lagos, the President admonished citizens to reject ethnic divisions, hatred, …
It was set up in 2011 as a unit of the Imo State Police Command to fight kidnapping, armed robbery, and cultism. Today, Tiger Base — as residents call it — stands accused of abuses that eclipse even the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This ICIR investigation tracks how the unit uses surveillance tools to …
South Africa is currently receiving a lot of attention across Africa and on global social media platforms due to recent incidents of violence targeting foreign nationals. These events have raised serious concerns and opened wider discussions about governance, inequality, migration, and social cohesion within one of Africa’s most influential economies. While the situation is often …
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has stated that the resolutions from the Renewed Hope Housing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit will be integrated into the Ministry’s upcoming Strategic Plan, a framework designed to transform housing delivery and stimulate economic growth across Nigeria. Dr. Darma made the declaration in his address …
In a move to bridge the national housing gap, the Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering a conducive environment for housing investment to thrive. The Minister made this known while meeting with Dr. Olayemi Rotimi Shodinmu, CEO of Shelter Advisory Services and convener …
The Federal Government has launched the Grant for Vulnerable Groups (GVG) as part of measures to cushion economic pressures and foster self-reliance. The flag-off ceremony held in the nation’s capital, Abuja, saw over 100 vulnerable households receiving vocational starter packs and direct credit alerts to start their micro-enterprises. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Social …
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria's 2023 election, has responded to critics following his departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on Sunday, Obi responded to those suggesting he is desperate to become president, emphasising that his political moves are principle-driven and not motivated by …
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive settlement ending the 20-year concession dispute with Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited over the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MM2) in Lagos. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the resolution on Thursday, April 30, detailing the agreement reached with Bi-Courtney's leader, Wale Babalakin. The …
Newly appointed Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Engr Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has called for stronger stakeholder collaboration, signalling a shift toward transparency and pledging an "open-door policy" to drive reform across Nigeria's housing sector. The minister stated this during his official assumption of office on Monday, April 27, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. …
In a major move to tackle health risks associated with water, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, and OPS-WASH have launched the National Water Quality Advocacy Handbook. Launched at the Annual Water Quality Conference in Abuja, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between technical water safety standards and everyday …
