The Kaduna State Government has pledged to intensify efforts against criminal gangs terrorizing communities across the state, vowing to dismantle their networks and restore peace and security. Speaking on Wednesday, Governor Uba Sani stated that his administration will leave no stone unturned in dealing decisively with banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes that have plagued
Renowned political economist and public affairs analyst, Professor Pat Utomi, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of Democracy Day to reject individuals he described as “thugs masquerading as leaders.” Speaking in a message to commemorate June 12, Utomi lamented the degradation of Nigeria’s democratic values, stating that the spirit of democracy has been
A United States court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Chukwudi Christogonus Iwu, to five years in federal prison for his involvement in an international online extortion scheme that tragically led to the death of a teenager. The 39-year-old was found guilty of participating in a romance and sextortion scam in which victims were lured through
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has denied allegations that his administration is working to halt the registration of new political parties in Nigeria. The clarification comes amidst widespread reports and public concerns suggesting that the federal government had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restrict political participation by stalling the registration of emerging parties.
The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated fraud syndicate operating via WhatsApp and targeting high-profile Nigerians, including politicians, business executives, and public officials. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, the syndicate was apprehended after weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance by the Police Cybercrime Unit. The operation, according
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred posthumous national honours on Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, and several other distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their roles in advancing democracy in the country. The honours were announced as part of the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations, held to commemorate the historic June 12, 1993,
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the payment of the long-awaited ₦35,000 wage award arrears and officially begun the implementation of a new ₦70,000 minimum wage for civil servants across the country. This development, confirmed by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, follows months of negotiations with organised labour and forms
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has once again stirred national debate, asserting that the real story behind the June 12, 1993, presidential election annulment remains largely unknown to Nigerians. Speaking in an interview to mark the 2025 Democracy Day, Al-Mustapha claimed that the
Abuja, Nigeria – June 12, 2025 — Security operatives on Wednesday barred journalists from accessing the National Assembly complex as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepared to address a joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives in commemoration of Democracy Day. According to reports, accredited members of the State House Press Corps and National
The Federal Government has announced plans to fully transition the civil service to a paperless system by December 2025, in a bid to enhance efficiency, reduce bureaucracy, and promote environmentally friendly governance practices. The move, driven by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), aligns with ongoing reforms under the
