Lagos demolitions displaced 50,000, destroyed 5,000 homes – Amnesty International
Amnesty International has accused the Lagos State Government of displacing about 50,000 residents and destroying 5,000 homes in Makoko between December 2025 and January 2026 during forced demolition exercises. The organisation also alleged that demolition exercises in Makoko, Oworonshoki and Mile 12 had resulted in deaths, the destruction of schools and healthcare facilities, and the […]
Cleric, three others killed in fresh Benue attack
At least four persons, including a clergyman, have reportedly been killed in a fresh attack by suspected armed herders on Abeda Shitile community in Gaambe-Tiev Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Eight others were also reportedly injured in the attack, which occurred on Tuesday. A resident of the community, who identified himself simply […]
Ogun illegal refinery had 90,000-litre underground tank – NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Wednesday said that the illegal refinery recently discovered at Ogere Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State was operating on over three hectares of land, with an underground storage tank estimated to have a capacity of more than 90,000 litres. The State Coordinator of […]
$196m NIN funds unspent, FG seeks extension
The Federal Government has requested another 12-month extension of Nigeria’s $430 million digital identity project as approximately $196m of its financing remains undisbursed and National Identification Number issuance trails the target by 59 million. This is contained in a World Bank restructuring paper dated 22 October, 2026, obtained from the bank’s website on Wednesday. The […]
Osun puts Oluwo under watch over inflammatory remarks
The Osun State Government has placed the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, under watch over what it described as inflammatory remarks capable of triggering religious and inter-town conflicts. It directed the monarch to stop attacking people of other faiths and fellow traditional rulers. The cautions were contained in a letter from the Ministry of […]
How Moniepoint customers can check eligibility for FG’s ₦50,000 relief support
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank says eligible customers can now check their status and access the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 emergency relief support through its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channel. The bank said in a statement issued on Wednesday that “customers could dial *5573*27# from their registered phone numbers and select the option to check their eligibility […]
Senate considers Tinubu’s N10.79tn foreign loan request
The Senate on Wednesday began scrutiny of President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure $7.7bn (N10.79tn) external loan, referring the proposal to its Committee on Local and Foreign Debts for detailed consideration. The proposed borrowing, which forms part of the Federal Government’s financing plan for the 2026 fiscal year, is expected to contribute to funding a […]
2027: Natasha begins re-election campaign in Kogi
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Sunday commenced her re-election campaign across Kogi Central ahead of the February 6, 2027 senatorial election, with her supporters and Peoples Democratic Party candidates joining the campaign engagements. The campaign featured roadside receptions across communities in Okene and other parts of the district, culminating in a gathering at the senator’s residence […]
Kano Assembly to screen two commissioner-nominees Tuesday
The Kano State House of Assembly will on Tuesday screen two additional commissioner-nominees forwarded by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for confirmation as members of the State Executive Council. The nominees are expected to appear before the lawmakers at 10am on Tuesday, according the Chief Press Secretary to the Assembly, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, in a statement […]
2027: Adebutu receives APC defectors, downplays INEC omission
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has dismissed the omission of his name from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s list of governorship candidates as a temporary distraction, insisting that the development would not affect his determination to contest the 2027 governorship election. Adebutu spoke on Monday at the PDP state […]
