The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has attributed the limited functionality of the Baro Inland Port to the absence of adequate road and rail infrastructure linkages, despite its commissioning in 2019. Speaking on Tuesday before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of the Baro Inland Port, Oyetola acknowledged the operational challenges but assured that the Tinubu administration is committed to revitalising the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Nigerians against registering multiple times during the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, warning that violators will face severe consequences, including complete removal from the voter register. Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Plateau State, issued the warning during a meeting with key stakeholders ahead of the CVR’s nationwide resumption. “Voter registration is not only a fundamental right but…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has reiterated the party’s unwavering stance against political imposition, special privileges, and unaccountable governance, as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday during the 2025 International Youth Day celebration held in Abuja and organised by the ADC National Youth Wing, Mark – represented by Salihu Lukman, former APC National Vice Chairman (North-West) – said the ADC…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling poverty by fostering the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the nation, stating that Nigerians have “no reason to be poor.” Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic held in Calabar, Cross River State, on Wednesday, President Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s vast potential, underpinned by its abundant human and natural resources. “Cross…

The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID), is ramping up efforts to combat illegal dredging and its detrimental effects on local communities. In preparation for the state’s first Waterfront Summit on September 12, 2025, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development Dayo Bush-Alebiosu called for the active participation of residents. Alebiosu warned that illegal dredging is a “silent destroyer” that accelerates coastal erosion, exacerbates flooding, disrupts marine…

The Federal Government, FG, has reiterated its commitment to transforming the nation’s transportation system by constructing a 4,000-kilometer high-speed rail network. This Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, who made the announcement said the project aims to connect major economic centers, boost trade, and foster national integration. Akume who spoke during a meeting with De-Sadel Nigeria Limited and its financial partner, China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered Ibom Air to withdraw criminal charges against Comfort Emmanson, the passenger alleged to have refused to comply with safety instructions on switching off her phone, assaulted crew members, and even tried to use a fire extinguisher as a weapon, on Sunday, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. Keyamo made this on Wednesday in a post via his X…

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has set in motion a fresh reform drive by establishing a 10-member panel to overhaul the Nigeria Police Force’s Scheme of Service and Conditions of Service. According to the Force shared post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the committee was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, with a brief to modernise the Force’s administrative and operational systems in line with national…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed it is investigating an alleged incident involving Fuji music star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as KWAM 1, following a formal petition lodged by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Mike Achimugu, has warned that preventing an aircraft from taking off can be classified as an act of terrorism. Speaking on Arise…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) hub for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Calabar, Cross River State. The hub, located within the newly renovated State Library Complex, is part of the federal government’s pledge to support businesses and the future of work in Nigeria. During the launch of the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinics in the state, Shettima announced that…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun an investigation into Duru Damian, who was arrested for allegedly failing to declare $59,000 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Damian was stopped by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, August 11, during a routine check at the AML/CFT Currency Declaration Desk. He was preparing to board an Emirates Airline flight to Dubai. READ ALSO: EFCC denies acting for…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has conceded it is grappling with what it termed a “severe and unsustainable” situation in the handling of thousands of prisoners sentenced to death, amid spiralling congestion, stalled judicial processes, and limited resources. Speaking before the Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption, Abuse of Power, Torture and Other Forms of Inhumane Treatment by the NCoS in Abuja on Tuesday, Assistant Controller General (ACG) Cyrus Lekatile…