Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges Ndi Igbo to Join Continuous Voter Registration
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on the people of the South East geopolitical zone to actively participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement on Wednesday, Kalu expressed concerns over the reports of low turnout […]
Fresh Panic as Abuja–Kaduna Passenger Train Derails
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s busiest rail corridor was thrown into chaos on Tuesday after a passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed, leaving several carriages overturned and forcing terrified passengers to flee for safety. The incident occurred shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m., sparking panic as passengers scrambled out of the […]
Gbenga Daniel Reaffirms APC Loyalty Amid Political Speculations
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has dismissed speculation linking him to a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he remains committed to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The clarification follows days of intense political speculation after the Ogun State chapter of the APC […]
Customs, Sister Agencies Deepen Collaboration on National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirm the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to deepening collaboration with agencies under the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). This is as he describes shared facilities and joint operations as critical to strengthening national security. According to a statement on Saturday, […]
FAAC Disburses N2trn to Three Tiers of Government in July
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.001 trillion as July 2025 Federation Account Revenue to the Federal Government, states, and local government councils. The allocation was made at the FAAC meeting held in Abuja on Friday, according to a communiqué issued after the session. The N2.001 […]
AfCFTA, Urges Nigeria to Prioritise Product Quality, Certification for Trade Gains
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has urged Nigeria to prioritise product quality, strong branding, and certification if it must fully harness the trade opportunities offered under the agreement. The call was made in Abuja on Friday, at the NEPC Re-Energized Webinar 6.0 themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s AfCFTA Potentials.” Franca Achimugu, representative of the […]
Reps Unveil Africa’s First Legislative Barometer to Track Lawmakers’ Productivity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has unveiled Africa’s first National Assembly Deliberative Barometer, a data-driven tool designed to track parliamentary productivity, strengthen accountability, and deepen democratic governance. The initiative, developed by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in collaboration with ERGAF-Africa, was launched on Thursday at the […]
FG Eyes N24bn Savings with BisonFly Project
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has directed the speedy implementation of the BisonFly Project, a cost-cutting initiative projected to save between N18bn and N24bn annually in official air travel expenses across the Federal Civil Service. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja during […]
FCT Minister Denies Awarding Five Billion Naira Contracts
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied allegations of awarding ₦5 billion contracts to local contractors, explaining that all payments made under his administration were to settle outstanding obligations inherited from previous leadership. His Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed reports […]
Kalu Hails Tinubu, Celebrates Oriaku’s FCC Appointment
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he describes as a clear demonstration of inclusivity and regional balance in recent federal appointments. Kalu’s praise comes on the heels of the appointment of Obinna Oriaku, former Abia State Commissioner for Finance, as the Federal […]