The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to launch a probe into the excessive use of explosives by quarry companies across the country, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved during Thursday’s plenary by Hon. Tijani Ismail, who represents Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency
The Federal Government is taking significant steps to establish a sustainable land administration system in Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed. Speaking at the National Land Conference 2025 in Abuja on Wednesday, Shettima—who was represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia—emphasized the urgent need to reform land governance
An Algerian court has sentenced renowned French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison over comments deemed offensive to Algeria’s territorial sovereignty. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by a court in Dar El Beida, near Algiers, also included a fine of 500,000 Algerian dinars ($3,730). Sansal, 80, was arrested in November 2024 after remarks
The coronation ceremony of the new Alaafin of Oyo, scheduled to take place on April 5, is expected to attract a gathering of global leaders, traditional monarchs, and dignitaries from across Nigeria. According to sources close to the palace, the guest list includes former Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, and several prominent traditional rulers in
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has urged the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), to establish an independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing political crisis in the state. The council, while endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s governance, stating that the country is no longer operating as a true democracy due to widespread disregard for the rule of law by those in power. Ewhrudjakpo made this assertion on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Faculty of
There was heightened tension in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Wednesday as residents of Umuoyima Autonomous Community staged a protest against the state government’s move to reclaim the land formerly occupied by the Timber and Allied Market, popularly known as Ogbosisi, along Wetheral Road. The protesters, comprising elders, youths, and women, carried placards with
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, officially took over command on Wednesday, promising to enhance security through intelligence-driven and proactive policing. Adewale succeeds Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Tunji Disu, who has been redeployed to head the Special Protection Unit at the Force Headquarters. Commitment to Strengthening SecurityDuring
There was tension at the National Assembly complex on Wednesday as security operatives prevented journalists from accessing the premises, leaving many accredited media personnel stranded. The security agents, including the Sergeant-at-Arms and police officers stationed at the complex, justified their actions by citing “orders from above,” insisting that only individuals with official permanent identity cards
In a significant development, the Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of a ₦77,000 allowance to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), fulfilling its earlier commitment to the scheme. Reports from various corps members indicate that payments have started reflecting in their bank accounts, with many taking to social media to share evidence
