Federal Government Confirms Rescue of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren in Niger State
The Federal Government on Friday confirmed the release of 100 schoolchildren kidnapped during a violent attack on St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.
Senate Demands Clarification from CBN on Alleged Non-Remittance of ₦1.44tr Surplus
The Senate has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide a detailed explanation regarding the alleged non-remittance of ₦1.44 trillion in operating surplus flagged by the Auditor-General of the Federation.
Okpebholo Disburses ₦200m to Families of Deceased Edo Workers
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday presented cheques to 47 families of deceased state workers and awarded educational scholarships to one beneficiary from each household.
Sexual Harassment: Natasha Says She’s Now Ready to Prove Her Case Against Akpabio
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has announced her readiness to prove her sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, following a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit filed against her in Abuja on Friday.
Rivers Speaker, Several Lawmakers Dump Party, Defect to APC
A major political realignment has taken place in Rivers State as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, led 15 other lawmakers to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
EFCC Appeals Court Ruling Ordering Release of 27 Seized Properties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed a notice of appeal challenging the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which directed the release of 27 properties linked to businessman James Ikechukwu Okwete and his company, Jamec West Africa Limited.
Lagos Govt Extends Rail Service Hours Ahead of ‘The Experience 2025’
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced an extension of service hours on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line ahead of The Experience 2025, a major Christian concert expected to bring tens of thousands of worshippers to Lagos Island this weekend.
Oborevwori Says Delta State Fully Prepared to Support Investors
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the state remains fully open and prepared to support credible investors committed to driving sustainable development.
Wike-Backed PDP Faction Confirms Expulsion of Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Others
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the expulsion of 18 top politicians following what it described as persistent anti-party activities.
FG and World Bank Expand Safety Nets as NG CA-RES Mobilises $2.2bn
The Federal Government (FG) and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s social protection systems and creating more economic opportunities for vulnerable citizens, as the World Bank’s $750 million support for the National Cash Transfer Programme (NG CA-RES) has leveraged over $2.2 billion in additional state-level investments.
