Gombe Faults FG’s ₦1.4bn Funding of Rehabilitation Camp for Repentant Boko Haram Members
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has faulted the Federal Government’s ₦1.4 billion compensation for the takeover of the state-owned NYSC orientation camp in Malam Sidi, now being used to host the Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) programme for repentant Boko Haram members.
Nigeria’s Consul-General in Cameroon, Coker, Passes Away
The Federal Government has confirmed the passing of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, Nigeria’s Consul-General in Buea, Republic of Cameroon, who died on Saturday, August 16, 2025, after a brief illness.
2027 PDP Convention at Risk as Wike–Makinde Rift Escalates
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces fresh internal turmoil as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resist the party’s plan to hold its National Elective Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15–16, 2025.
Wike: EFCC Investigations Not Always Political Amid Tambuwal Probe
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians not to hastily interpret the recent probe of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as politically motivated.
Edo Assembly Approves Afegbua, Seven Others as Commissioners
KogiTribune reports that the Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday, August 21, confirmed eight nominees for appointment as commissioners, following a request from Governor Monday Okpebholo.
FG Inaugurates Renewed Hope Mother and Child Hospital in Warri
The Federal Government has inaugurated the newly constructed 80-bed Renewed Hope Mother and Child Specialist Hospital in Ugbuwangue, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.
NANS Hails Olorunnimbe’s Appointment as NCC Chairman
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Vice Chairman of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board.
Wike Flags Off 198km Water Pipeline Project in Abuja.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday officially flagged off Lot 1 of a 198-kilometre water pipeline project aimed at providing potable water to residents of Bwari Area Council and its surrounding communities.
Tinubu Scraps Planned 5% Telecom Tax, 172 Million Subscribers Relieved
Telecom subscribers in Nigeria have received some relief following President Bola Tinubu’s decision to abolish the planned 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services.
Edun, Cardoso Forge Stronger Fiscal–Monetary Policy Alliance
In a bid to reinforce Nigeria’s economic framework, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, held a strategic meeting on Tuesday with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja.
