Cross River Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Domestic Assault
CROSS RIVER, Nigeria – The Cross River State House of Assembly suspends Obubra I lawmaker Dickson Agbor indefinitely over allegations of domestic assault, escalating…
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Minna Residents Protest Power Outages, Estimated Billing by AEDC
MINNA, Nigeria – Residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, staged a peaceful protest on Thursday over persistent electricity outages and what they describe…
Tinubu Renews Omotayo Appointment as NIPSS Director-General
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu renewed the appointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies…
Nigeria Approves Demolition, Reconstruction of Historic Carter Bridge
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves the demolition and full reconstruction of Lagos’ historic Carter Bridge, one of the busiest links…
Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Gwarzo
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State House of Assembly begins impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, accusing him of gross misconduct, abuse…
US Embassy Cancels Abuja Visas as Iran War Sparks Security Fears
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Embassy in Nigeria cancels all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, citing security concerns over possible protests…
EU-Funded Project Trains Katsina Communities on Peacebuilding
KATSINA, Nigeria – A European Union-funded conflict-prevention initiative begins a four-day community dialogue and advocacy training aimed at strengthening grassroots peacebuilding in Katsina State.…
Benue Begins Resettlement of Yelewata Attack Victims
MAKURDI, Nigeria – The Benue State Government begins the resettlement of victims displaced by the June 2025 Yelewata attacks, marking a major step towards…
FRSC Investigates Illegal Street Racing Near Abuja National Mosque
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched an investigation into reports of illegal car racing and stunt driving near the…
CAPPA Faults Lagos Water PPP Procurement Over Secrecy
LAGOS, Nigeria – Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has criticised what it described as serious transparency breaches in the procurement activities of…