The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has raised concern over a surge in attacks targeting train operations along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, warning that the incidents pose serious threats to passenger safety and national infrastructure. This follows a recent attack near kilometre 177 of the Abuja–Kaduna Highway, where suspected villagers reportedly gathered along the rail track …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that increasing salaries alone will not improve the welfare of Nigerian workers, urging the government to focus on reducing the cost of living and fixing basic services. In a policy brief issued Thursday, CPPE Chief Executive Officer, Dr Muda Yusuf, said the current focus …
The federal government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s International Workers’ Day. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the minister extended …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Mr. Saidu Mohammed from his position as Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The President has also nominated Mr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar to take over as the new Chief Executive of the agency. The appointment, however, is subject to confirmation by the …
Amid an internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has stepped up efforts to attract influential politicians, including former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, who on Monday received party leaders at his Abuja residence. Among those in attendance was the party’s National Vice-Chairman (North-West), Mohammed Bakin, alongside other senior …
As the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) deadline for political parties to submit candidate lists for the 2027 general elections draws closer, a coalition of women’s groups has stepped up pressure on the National Assembly, staging a protest in Abuja and demanding the swift passage of the special seats bill. The protesters stormed the National …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a judgement delivered on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the four-year tenure of the party’s state working committees and state …
Accord has distanced itself from a reported coalition of opposition parties seeking to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The party said it did not take part in the national summit of the All Opposition Political Party Leaders held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday. At the meeting, opposition groups, including …
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 …
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has invited Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, leading figures in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to join its platform and contest the 2027 general election. In a post on X on Sunday, the party suggested that the two politicians have a two-week window to defect and secure its presidential ticket. …
