The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home in Kagini, Abuja, over alleged involvement in illegal child trafficking and other child welfare violations. The Director of Child Development at the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Idris Attah, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday. He said authorities …
Umar Nadada has officially assumed duty as the 8th Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 14 Headquarters, Katsina State. Nadada took over the leadership of the zone on Monday and is expected to deploy his extensive experience in crime prevention to strengthen public trust and confidence in the Nigeria Police Force. The …
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has highlighted nine key priority areas his administration plans to focus on in 2026. He highlighted this in his New Year's Goodwill Message to Nigerians released on Thursday, January 1. He believes that 2026 marks the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth. Reflecting on 2025, he noted that …
Reactions have trailed President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the major write-off of debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to the Federation Account, clearing over 90% of legacy obligations up to the end of 2024. A report by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) presented during the November 2025 Federation Account …
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned road transport operators in Nigeria against an arbitrary hike in fares during the Christmas season. The agency said its warning followed several complaints by travellers across the country. In a statement released on Sunday, December 21, signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director, Corporate Affairs, FCCPC, it …
A fire broke out at a Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) office in Abuja on the morning of Saturday, December 20, 2025. This was confirmed in a statement released by the agency on Saturday. According to the statement, the incident occurred at the FIRS office located at No. 15 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5. It …
Leading opposition figures have raised the alarm over what they describe as a creeping slide toward a one-party state in Nigeria, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using state institutions to intimidate political opponents ahead of the 2027 general election. In a joint statement, former Senate President David Mark; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Labour …
An estimated ₦22 billion investment in girls’ education could prevent over 327,000 child marriages, avert more than 35,000 adolescent pregnancies, and save thousands of young lives in Northern Nigeria, experts revealed during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. Education specialists, government officials, and development advocates warned that failing to protect adolescent girls from dropping out …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N96.5 million to victims of a Ponzi scheme operating in Enugu State. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced the development in a statement on Friday in Abuja, describing it as part of the agency’s commitment to fighting financial crimes and ensuring restitution for defrauded Nigerians. The …
Abia State Governor Alex Otti says the controversy surrounding the conviction and push for the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will be settled through administrative processes. Otti gave the assurance after visiting Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Centre over the weekend. The governor said engagements he initiated shortly after …
