FOI Fight Over National Assembly N344bn Spending
By Our Correspondent National News – A transparency dispute has emerged between Nigeria’s National Assembly and civil society organisation AdvoKC Foundation over the disclosure of legislative spending estimated at N344.85bn. The disagreement follows a Freedom of Information request demanding detailed records of the National Assembly’s budget allocations and how the funds were utilised. AdvoKC Foundation […]
Fubara: 33.5km Rivers Road Ready for May Launch
By Our Correspondent National News – Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, has announced that the 33.5-kilometre Elele–Umudioga–Egbeda–Ubimini–Ikiri–Omoku road project is nearing completion and will be inaugurated in May. According to the governor, the major dual carriageway is already about 90 percent completed, bringing relief to residents and commuters who have long struggled with […]
Nigeria, UK Strengthen Security and Economic Ties
By Our Correspondent National News – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed plans for deeper security collaboration between Nigeria and the United Kingdom as part of his ongoing state visit to the European nation. The Nigerian leader said discussions with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the UK, would focus on tackling terrorism, improving regional stability […]
Oyo Students Demand Speed Breakers on Busy Highway
By Our Correspondent National News – Students of Baptist Secondary Grammar School in Ago-Aare, Oyo State, have appealed to the Federal Government to urgently install speed breakers and other traffic-calming measures along the busy Ago-Aare–Saki highway to prevent accidents and protect lives. The students raised the concern in a video circulating on social media, where […]
Sultan Declares Friday Eid, Security Mobilised Nationwide
By Our Correspondent National News – The Sultanate Council in Sokoto has officially declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across Nigeria. The announcement followed the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on Wednesday, the 29th day of Ramadan, prompting the completion of the fasting […]
US–Iran Conflict May Trigger Medicine Shortage in Nigeria
By Our Correspondent National News – Stakeholders in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector have raised alarm that the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran could soon trigger shortages of essential medicines across the country. Experts warn that disruptions in global supply chains, rising oil prices and foreign exchange pressures may affect the availability and affordability […]
UN: 4.9 Million Children Died Before Five in 2024
By Our Correspondent National News – The United Nations has raised concern over the slow progress in reducing global child mortality, revealing that about 4.9 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024. The alarming figures were disclosed in a new global report assessing the leading causes of deaths among children under five […]
Nigeria Fourth as Sahel Leads Global Terror Deaths
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria has ranked fourth among countries with the highest terrorism-related deaths globally, as the Sahel region continues to emerge as the world’s most dangerous hotspot for extremist violence, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index report. The report, released by the Institute for Economics and Peace, revealed that the […]
Kwara, Cross River Orders Resignations Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Our Correspondent National News – The governments of Kwara and Cross River states have directed public officials who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions in line with constitutional provisions and public service rules. The directive in Kwara State was conveyed through an official circular dated March 13, […]