Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a digital rights advocacy, has expressed concern about the consistent leak of Nigerians' data online, urging the government to look into the matter. The non-governmental organisation raised the issue in its latest report, highlighting the state of digital rights and inclusion in the country. According to a statement on Friday, September 19, …
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will deliver a statewide broadcast at 6:00 pm today, his first official address since the suspension of emergency rule in the state. Fubara, who arrived at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, expressed gratitude to residents for the massive reception that greeted his return. “I am humbled by …
Nigeria has taken fresh steps to strengthen its economic partnership with Saudi Arabia, following high-level engagements at the Money20/20 Middle East Conference in Riyadh. Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, who led Nigeria’s delegation to the global fintech and finance forum, said the Tinubu administration is determined to reposition the economy and attract …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded major victories in its war against kidnappers, armed robbers, and drug dealers. At a press briefing on Friday, September 19, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, told newsmen that the successes were made possible through teamwork with other security agencies and …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is mourning the sudden death of its Cross River State Commander, Chief Narcotics Officer (CN) Ogbonna Maurice Uzoma. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said in a statement on Friday that the development was formally conveyed to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.), …
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has suspended its indefinite strike and directed members to resume work on Monday. Speaking to newsmen on Friday, ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong, said the decision followed the intervention of the Senate Committee on Federal Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, chaired by …
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has introduced a new code of conduct for governorship aspirants ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for 2026. The resolutions were reached on Thursday during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) held at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo. The session was presided …
The federal government has unveiled a Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja. The project is part of efforts to modernise the passport system, reduce delays, and deliver passports within one week. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who inspected the facility on Thursday, described it as a “game-changer” …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, of betrayal. Wike alleged that despite his role in ensuring Damagum retained his position as PDP chairman, he has now become Damagum’s perceived enemy. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics …
Nigeria and seven other African countries have signed a landmark charter establishing the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), a new platform designed to harmonize petroleum regulations and promote investment across the continent. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday on the sidelines of the 31st Africa Oil Week in Accra, Ghana. It was chaired by …
