The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed Paradise Estate following serious complaints from homebuyers who alleged that they paid in full for properties but are yet to receive the homes promised to them. The regulatory action marks a significant escalation in the Commission’s enforcement efforts within Nigeria’s real estate sector, where delayed …
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the abduction of 24 children from an orphanage, raising fresh concerns over security in the state. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026, saw armed men storm the facility and take the children to an unknown destination. Confirming the development, the State Commissioner …
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned Nigerian travellers against visa overstays and fraudulent practices, noting that such actions could have far-reaching consequences for future applicants. In a statement shared via its X handle on Monday, April 27, the mission stressed that strict compliance with U.S. immigration rules is essential to maintaining fair and …
For the proposed State Police system to function effectively, a constitutionally backed funding structure with guaranteed contributions from both federal and state governments is essential. This formed part of key recommendations by the Prof. Olu Ogunsakin-led Steering Committee on State Police, inaugurated recently by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. According to the report, the …
Every April 25, the world observes World Malaria Day, a global reminder of humanity’s long fight against one of its oldest and most preventable diseases. It is a day that is meant to reflect progress, renew commitments, and push nations to confront one of the most persistent public health challenges in human history. Across continents, …
The outgoing Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has formally handed over the affairs of the ministry to the Minister of State, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, describing his tenure as a privilege and a key contribution to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Dangiwa expressed deep appreciation to …
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb rising cyber threats with plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council to protect Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, who disclosed the initiative in Abuja on Wednesday, noted that it is part of a broader strategy to strengthen collaboration, …
The Federal Government has renewed its push to reposition Nigeria’s sugar industry, with the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, calling for the full operational take-off of the Nigeria Sugar Institute (NSI) in Ilorin, Kwara State, as a key driver of industrialisation and local sugar production. Senator Enoh made the appeal during …
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that telecom subscribers will begin receiving compensation for poor quality of service (QoS) from today or tomorrow. The executive vice chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, disclosed this at a media roundtable held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, saying the compensation will be paid in the form …
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday arraigned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over allegations that he accessed a telephone conversation involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufai is being prosecuted on a five-count amended charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja. At the start of proceedings, the prosecution informed the court that …
