Two leading broadcasters in Nigeria, Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television, have issued apologies to the Department of State Services (DSS) over their coverage of the recent events at the Lagos State House of Assembly. On Monday, February 17, 2025, AIT broadcast a news item reporting the presence of DSS operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly. However, the station has since acknowledged that aspects of the report…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has praised former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, on the release of his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service.’ The New Daily Prime reported that Babangida unveiled the book and inaugurated his presidential library on Thursday, with politicians and other prominent figures in attendance. In a statement on his Facebook page on Saturday, Fayemi, a former Minister of Solid Minerals, described the autobiography as a valuable…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to housing and urban development, emphasising its crucial role in improving residents’ quality of life.   Speaking at the 31st Annual John Wood Ekpenyong Memorial Lecture and the ‘2025 Fellows Induction Ceremony’ of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV). Sanwo-Olu highlighted his government’s achievements in housing over the past five years and pledged to accelerate the delivery of…

A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has advised Nigerians against getting married because they are lonely. The activist stated this on his social media page on Friday. He said though loneliness sometimes makes humans think they need a spouse, but before deciding to go the whole hug and ‘scratch that marriage itch, people should opt for making friends instead.’ Reno added that people should learn to only…

The Federal Government has reduced the proposed hike in telecommunications tariffs from 50 percent to 35 following relentless pressure from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Sources said this decision came after a meeting between the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) officials, government representatives, and labour leaders at the National Security Adviser (NSA’s) office on Friday, February 21, 2025. According to those in the know, the meeting, which lasted for about three…

President Donald Trump has fired Air Force General CQ Brown Jr., the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in a sweeping shake-up of military leadership that has sparked controversy over the administration’s stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Brown, who had been widely respected for his leadership and combat experience, was abruptly removed on Friday as part of a broader effort to purge top military…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that, in a series of internal security clearance operations and a crackdown on criminal elements across Nigeria, troops have killed 82 terrorists, arrested 198 criminals, and rescued 93 kidnap victims in the last one week. Announcing the staggering success in a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Markus Kangye highlighted the military’s ruthless offensive against insurgents and criminal networks. Gen.…

The Federal High Court in Calabar has sentenced the Chief Executive Officer of Micheno Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, Uno Michael Eke to one year in prison for orchestrating a staggering N2 billion fraud scheme. Delivered the judgment on Friday, Justice Rosemary Dugbo Oghoghorie found Eke guilty of conspiracy, obtaining property by false pretence, and money laundering. The businessman’s conviction followed a guilty plea to four-count amended charges brought against him by…

To address environmental concerns and security threats, Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has signed Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all mining activities across the state. The governor made this announcement during a stakeholders’ engagement at the Twin Theater, New Government House, Jos, attended by traditional rulers, community leaders, local government chairmen, and representatives from mining communities. Governor Mutfwang emphasised that the suspension aims to curb illegal mining, mitigate land…

….Say they don’t meet requirements The House of Representatives committee on constitutional amendment has rejected all 31 proposals for state creation, citing failure to meet constitutional requirements. NEW DAILY PRIME reports that the House received proposals for the creation of 31 new states, among which are Ibadan, Ijebu, Savannah, Etiti, among others on February 6, 2025. But speaking on Friday at a retreat for panel members in Uyo, Akwa Ibom…

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerian farmers through targeted interventions aimed at reducing production costs and improving food security. In a statement on Friday, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima spokesperson said he made this declaration during a steering committee meeting of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) at the Presidential Villa. He emphasised the need for strategic government intervention, including single-digit loans, to protect and empower…

In its continual drive to boost the country’s development, the Federal Government has called for deeper collaboration with the European Union (EU) to strengthen Nigeria’s Science, Technology, and Innovation policies and coordination mechanisms. The Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Felix Ale disclosed the development in a statement he released on Friday. The statement stated that the Minister of Innovation, Science,…