Former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has sparked controversy by describing Nigeria’s local government councils as mere “ATMs” for state governors, and calling for their outright scrapping. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page, Garba criticised the structure of local governments in the country, claiming they serve no real purpose other than functioning as “paper-only, money-sharing third-tier government institutions” under the influence of state…

The Nigeria Police Force has repatriated a notorious Chinese fugitive, Dai Qisheng, in what officials have described as a landmark international security operation. This was disclosed in a statement shared on Sunday by the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Mr Qisheng, a gang leader from Guizhou Province, wanted for organising and directing violent criminal activities, fled China in 2024 after the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County issued an arrest warrant.…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a recent operation that successfully dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate. The NOA described the achievement as a clear message that Nigeria will not be a sanctuary for criminal activities. In a press statement, Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director General of the NOA, emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting its national reputation.…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has praised President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and other security chiefs for the recent apprehension of key leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Ribadu confirmed the arrest of two senior leaders of the terrorist group Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan, also known as Ansaru. Ribadu, who described the development as the result of a…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 50-year-old widow, Mrs Ifeoma Ezewuike, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 1.3 kilograms of cocaine disguised as pregnancy padding. The mother of one, who runs a fashion outfit, Golden Star Creation, in Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos, was intercepted at a bus terminal in Jibowu, Yaba, on 22 August, 2025, while en route to deliver the consignment to clients…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to immediately suspend the proposed pay rise for political and public office holders. In a statement posted on its X page on Sunday, the organisation described the planned increase in salaries for the president, vice-president, governors, their deputies, and federal lawmakers as “unlawful and unconstitutional.” SERAP called on…

As preparations quietly begin for the 2027 general elections, several lawmakers in the House of Representatives have called for urgent electoral reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process and ensuring transparency, credibility, and inclusivity in future polls. This push is coming as the House Committee on Constitution Review considers multiple bills seeking to amend key provisions in the Electoral Act, 2022. Some of the prominent issues up for review include…

Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to intervene on his behalf with President Bola Tinubu to have his name removed from the Federal Government’s wanted list. Igboho, who was declared wanted by the Department of State Services (DSS) in July 2021 over alleged possession of arms and ammunition, also pleaded for the unfreezing of his…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced the commissioning of a leather processing and manufacturing hub, named after Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu in the Mushin area of Lagos today. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on his X page on Saturday, said the facility, a public-private initiative, aims to transform the state’s leather industry by enabling large-scale production, creating jobs, and boosting export earnings. According to him, the hub is…

In a move to bolster Nigeria’s security forces, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has pledged to fast-track the domestic production of weapons and ammunition. Speaking at the graduation of Course 33 at the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja, the president emphasised that this initiative would reduce the country’s reliance on foreign arms suppliers and strengthen its fight against various security threats. The president highlighted that…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on individuals who lost money to the fraudulent crypto platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), to provide statements at its Ibadan and Lagos offices. This initiative is part of an ongoing investigation into the scam. According to a statement from the EFCC’s Head of Media, Dele Oyewale, the agency is currently prosecuting three individuals, Adefowora Olanipekun, Otorudo Avwerosuo, and Ehirim Chukwuebuka for…

Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government for what he described as significant infrastructural improvements in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly in water supply and sewage system development. Speaking in a video posted recently on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Fayose highlighted ongoing federal efforts to enhance public utilities, praising Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,…