Members of the Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) today, setember 3, 2025 blocked the entrance to the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting the non-payment of funds for contracts they executed for the Federal Government. The contractors carried placards demanding immediate payment for projects completed since 2024. READ ALSO: NIPCO’s 65.22% Hike in …
The Nigeria Police Force has elevated Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and deployed him as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Delta State Command. DCP Adejobi, who until recently served as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), received his new rank following approval by the Police Service Commission. According to …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Federal Government to assume full responsibility for completing the long-abandoned National Library of Nigeria project in Abuja, warning that the national treasure must not be relegated to a personal, celebratory initiative. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, the party …
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, just two days after a larger quake devastated the same region, killing more than 1,400 people and injuring over 3,500. Rescue workers and residents are still digging through the rubble of villages flattened by Sunday’s 6.0-magnitude quake. The latest aftershock sparked renewed fears of further damage and …
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) promoted 3,312 officers and appointed four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) along with twelve Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs). The decisions came during the 63rd regular meeting of the NCS Board (NCSB) on September 2, 2025, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun. The newly appointed …
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the world is facing a choice between peace and war during a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday. For the first time, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un joined Xi in a public show of force. The event marked 80 years since Japan’s defeat in World …
The United States government has announced a generous contribution of ₦49.8 billion ($32.5 million) to the World Food Programme (WFP) Nigeria, aimed at addressing the growing food insecurity crisis affecting millions of Nigerians, particularly those in conflict-affected regions. The donation is expected to play a critical role in providing vital food and nutrition assistance to …
The Lagos State government said it has slashed the fare for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line by 50 per cent on Thursday, September 4, 2025, to mark its second anniversary. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this on his official X handle on Wednesday, September 3. “I am pleased to announce a 50% reduction …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has raised fresh concerns over the rising cases of land grabbing in Abuja, warning that the menace is scaring investors, draining public trust, and worsening the city’s investment climate. Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, sounded the alarm while speaking at the official launch of …
13 Days After Dismissal, Tinubu Reinstates Dembos as NTA DG President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially reinstated Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), just 13 days after he was replaced in a sweeping management overhaul at the state-owned broadcaster. The decision, announced in a statement issued on Tuesday …
