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.
ASUU Rejects Inclusion in TISSF Loan Scheme, Demands Delisting
Kogitribune reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected its inclusion in the recently launched Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), describing the move as a ploy to conscript the union as a guarantor for loans it neither designed nor approved.
EFCC Arrests Senior NAHCON Officials Over Alleged ₦50bn Hajj Fund Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained several top officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over allegations of mismanaging about ₦50 billion meant for pilgrimage operations. Sources revealed that the anti-graft agency is probing claims of diversion and irregularities in the handling of Hajj funds, with investigations already underway to trace the missing money.
ADC Youth Wing Cautions Tinubu Against Controversial INEC Appointment
The youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a warning to President Bola Tinubu over the planned appointment of a new Chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group urged the president to prioritize transparency, credibility, and national interest in the process, stressing that any compromise could undermine public trust in Nigeria’s democratic system.
Wike Commissions ₦50bn Rehabilitated Dam Treatment Plant
Wike, has inaugurated a newly rehabilitated dam treatment plant valued at ₦50 billion. The project is expected to boost water supply in the FCT, improve public health, and enhance service delivery to residents.
Court Set to Hear N140bn Refund Suit Over NNPC–OVH Energy Acquisition
Federal High Court is scheduled to hear a suit seeking the refund of ₦140 billion in connection with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) acquisition of OVH Energy. The case challenges the legality and financial implications of the transaction, raising questions over due process and accountability in the deal.
