The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating pre-shipment inspection of exports and the non-remittance of crude oil proceeds has directed key government agencies and a private sector body to submit comprehensive records related to its ongoing probe. The directive followed concerns by lawmakers over incomplete documentation submitted by the agencies, as the committee seeks to …
The Federal Government on Wednesday approved six major road projects across the country, including the demolition of the Carter Bridge in Lagos and the design of a new bridge to replace it. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting …
The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to strengthen regulatory oversight of financial technology firms in order to curb rising cases of fraud within Nigeria’s banking system. The committee also urged the apex bank to introduce stricter regulatory measures to tackle the growing …
At least 100 people are missing after an Iranian military ship sank off the coast of Sri Lanka, authorities said on Wednesday. While search and rescue operations are ongoing, the cause of the incident remains unclear. Sri Lankan officials said several bodies had been recovered and 32 injured sailors rescued after the Iranian frigate, IRIS …
The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed receipt of a list of commissioner-nominees from Governor Siminalayi Fubara and has invited nine of the nominees for screening and confirmation. The submission of the list comes about three weeks after Fubara sacked eight commissioners who were not affected by the Supreme Court judgment recognising Martin Amaewhule …
The United States Embassy has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing a high potential for protests in Abuja amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday, the embassy hinted at possible demonstrations in the Federal Capital Territory. It said visa …
Factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, has engaged party leaders, including Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed, governors of Oyo and Bauchi, respectively, over the rollout of the party’s electronic membership registration exercise. The meeting also involved the PDP’s 37 state chairmen and members of the national working committee (NWC), as …
The federal government has ordered the immediate suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel following the worsening security situation in the Middle East. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Stephen Adegbite, executive secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC). According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the …
Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, has cautioned staff against vandalism and neglect of facilities within the legislative complex, stressing the importance of a strong maintenance culture to safeguard public infrastructure. Ogunlana gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the newsroom of the Directorate of Information and Research. He noted that many …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians of its capacity to electronically transmit election results in the 2027 general elections, while cautioning that a completely flawless process cannot be guaranteed. The Chairman of INEC, Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance on Sunday during the Citizens’ Town Hall programme aired live on Channels Television. The …
