The Federal Government has announced plans to set up 500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations across the country within the next three years as part of its strategy to promote cleaner fuels and reduce dependence on petrol. According to the Executive Director of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), Oluwole Adama, the initiative follows the conclusion of discussions between the MDGIF and Chinese equipment manufacturer, Endurance Group, on la

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to account for over N3 trillion in unaccounted public funds. The organisation described the alleged mismanagement as a serious breach of public trust and financial regulations. SERAP claims that large sums of government revenue were either not remitted to the treasury or were spent without proper documentation, including billions disbursed under p

In the wake of widespread post-election unrest, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered the formation of a formal inquiry to investigate the deaths and violence that followed her re-election last month. The commission will examine reports that hundreds of people were killed during protests triggered by allegations of electoral irregularities and government repression. President Hassan, who secured 98 percent of the vote according to the country’s electoral commiss

The Aba State Movement (ASM) has called on the National Assembly to confirm Aba as the 6th state in Nigeria’s South East when additional states are created. ASM spokesman, Chief Theo Nkire, made the call in Aba, Abia State, explaining why Aba should be carved out of the present Abia State. He noted that Aba was twice endorsed by Ohanaeze Ndigbo in 2015 and 2018 as the 6th South East state. Nkire recalled that the demand for Aba State was first presented to the National Assemb

Public health experts and Nigerians living with diabetes have called on the federal government to make life-saving medicines more affordable, warning that rising costs are putting treatment out of reach for most people. The call followed a study by DGI Consult, supported by Gatefield, which revealed that inflation and low incomes have made managing diabetes extremely expensive. Experts described the situation as a national crisis requiring urgent government action. They urged

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 20 suspects for crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, vandalism, and obtaining by false pretence across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, and Ondo States. Commandant CG’s Special Intelligence Squad (SIS), Apollo Dandaura, said the arrests were carried out under the directive of NSCDC Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, to clamp down on criminal activities and investi

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to significantly reduce the state’s infrastructure deficit as he flagged off the Akure–Imafon road project in Akure North Local Council. The governor said the project responds to the long-standing demands of residents and aligns with promises he made during his campaign and inauguration, noting that infrastructure renewal remains a key priority of his government. He commended traditional rulers

Paystack has placed its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, on suspension following the circulation of social media posts containing sexualised comments that date back over a decade. The company confirmed that the suspension is effective immediately while a formal internal investigation is launched to examine the allegations. The posts, reportedly made between 2009 and 2013, include disturbing remarks about inappropriate conduct toward colleagues and minors.

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria violates religious freedom, describing them as false and damaging to the country’s international image. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said such allegations distort the reality of Nigeria’s diversity. Idris made the remarks on Thursday at the 5th National Advertising Conference held in Abuja, emphasising that while Nigeria faces economic and security challenges, these are not relig

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two Cameroonian nationals alleged to be part of a cross-border human trafficking and kidnapping syndicate specialising in luring victims into Nigeria under the guise of processing foreign visas. Police spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola , said the arrest followed a distress call from a Cameroonian woman who reported that she and her 23-year-old sister were deceived into travelling to Nigeria by a fellow national identified as Donald,

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Act to empower the agency to regulate the production, sale, and use of herbal medicines across Nigeria. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill during plenary, Hon. Jesse Onuakalusi , representing Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency  of Lagos State, described herbal medicine as a vital component of Nigeria’

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Federal Government of Nigeria have called on journalists and media organisations across the country to take the lead in driving behavioural change toward the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) nationwide. The Executive Chairman of Apapa Local Government, Hon. Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo , has called on youth representatives from the council area to be exemplary ambassadors of Lagos State and Nigeria as they depar

The Executive Chairman of Apapa Local Government, Hon. Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo, has called on youth representatives from the council area to be exemplary ambassadors of Lagos State and Nigeria as they depart for the African Union Leadership Youth Summit holding in Ethiopia. The summit, themed “Building a United Front to Advance the Cause of Justice for African Youth and People of African Descent Through Reparation,” will convene emerging leaders from across the continent to

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially abolished the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools across the country. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa , during the 2025 Language in Education International Conference  organised by the British Council  in Abuja. Alausa explained that the decision was reached and ratified at the 69th meeting of the National Council on Education , held

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to continue showing unwavering support and encouragement to the men and women of the nation’s armed forces who risk their lives daily to ensure the safety and stability of the country. The president made the appeal on Wednesday while addressing participants at the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Conference  held in Abuja, where he highlighted the need for citizens to recognise and appreciate the sacrifices of military office

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch the second phase of the ‘Ounje Eko’ Farmers’ Subsidy Programme before the end of November 2025, aimed at strengthening the agricultural value chain, supporting local farmers, and improving access to quality feed and inputs to boost food production across the state. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya , disclosed this during a press briefing at Alausa, Ikeja, explaining that the init

President Bola Tinubu has approved the inclusion of the construction of the Itawure–Aramoko–Ado Ekiti and Aramoko–Ijero–Ifaki Ekiti roads in the 2026 federal budget. The approval was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on Media, Yinka Oyebode, who said the move marks another milestone in the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure renewal across the Southwest. According to Oyebode, a letter conveying the pr

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups protesting against ongoing construction activities along the Ibadan Circular Road corridor, cautioning that the state government will not condone any attempt to obstruct the project. The governor’s warning followed reports of demonstrations by some residents and landowners who claimed that parts of their lands were affected by the state’s acquisition process. Makinde said while his adminis

The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to coordinate and implement the nationwide ban on single-use plastics. The inauguration took place in Abuja and was performed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in charge of the General Services Office, Mohammed Danjuma. In a statement released on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Office of the Secretary to the Government of t

The Federal Government has explained that the deductions made from the October 2025 salaries of civil servants were due to the commencement of statutory contributions to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). In Abuja, the government said the mandatory NHIA deductions officially began in October, resulting in the reduction observed across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The document, titled “Implementation of Statutory Deduction for the National Health