Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS) has slammed a N5.5 billion defamation suit on the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for allegedly making a false claim against it. In the legal action it instituted before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Friday, DSS stated that SERAP falsely alleged that DSS operatives invaded its Abuja office. The service told the court that the…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed no fewer than 96 terrorists during operations in the Northern parts of the country. According to the Defence Headquarters, a total of 227 suspects, including a terrorist commander identified as Usman Maisaje, were arrested in the operations. Making the announcement in a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward said Maisaje was a close associate of a…

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has voiced strong opposition to a recent initiative by the House of Representatives aimed at amending the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act to permit its personnel to carry firearms. NAUS argues that this proposal is a serious threat to the safety and rights of Nigerian citizens, particularly students and young people. The organization emphasizes that the FRSC’s primary role is to promote…

lThe Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has disclosed that Nigeria is the largest importer of vehicles in Africa. Edun made this revelation in Lagos at the zonal sensitization seminar on the National Vehicle Registry (VREG) held on Friday. Represented by Hajia Jumai Katagom, Director, PPP Federal Ministry of Finance, Edu said the VREG became necessary due to the absence of a dynamic and centralized…

The former deputy national chair (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has disclosed that he would have left Nigeria if President Bola Tinubu had not sent Femi Gbajabiamila to appeal to him. Recall that in January 2022, after Tinubu announced his presidential bid, George vowed to flee Nigeria, stating: “I will move away from Nigeria. I’ll leave because he will be your representative in the international plane.…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 (JUHI-2), a monumental facility designed to bolster the country’s aviation industry. With an impressive storage capacity of 150 million liters of Jet A1 fuel, JUHI-2 stands as the largest airside jet fuel depot in Nigeria. The unveiling ceremony, led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, highlighted the facility’s potential to revolutionize jet fuel…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for government employees across the state. This announcement was made during a press briefing on October 18, marking a pivotal step in improving the living standards of public workers. Governor Fubara emphasized that the new wage structure reflects the state government’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of its workforce. He stated, “This decision underscores our dedication to…

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights lawyer has written to the Senate and House of Representatives to oppose the view expressed by a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), as regards the legal status of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Falana in the letter dated 17 October 2024, addressed to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill…

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has urged citizens to actively monitor their communities and prevent vandals from sabotaging electrical infrastructure essential for improving power supply and fostering steady economic growth. He also cautioned communities facing unrest to be mindful of their actions, noting that the government will reconsider initiating any projects in unstable environments for security reasons. The governor made these known on Thursday while commissioning two significant electricity projects:…

By Friday Omosola Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday, inaugurated the construction of an 80-bed multipurpose medical facility at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. This project is part of the activities marking the second anniversary of his administration. During the inauguration, Oyebanji highlighted the positive impact of continuity in governance, which he believes has been instrumental in driving development under his leadership. He emphasised that if…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday, paid a working visit to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, in Abuja.  The purpose of the visit was to present a report on the condition of federal and state roads in Osun and to request further federal intervention. Governor Adeleke, accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Kazeem Akinleye, highlighted his administration’s multi-billion naira infrastructure projects, which include the construction of flyovers, road…

There has been a fire incident at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works, Mabushi, Abuja. The incident, which occurred soon after workers resumed work on Friday, was attributed to a spark from a faulty circuit breaker on the ground floor. It was however quickly contained before much damage was done. Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Mohammed A. Ahmed, while confirming the incident, said, “A…