The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted an application brought forward by the Department of State Services (DSS) seeking to expedite the trial of Khalid Al-Barnawi, the suspected mastermind of the 26 August 2011 bombing of the United Nations building in Abuja, along with four co-defendants. At the hearing, DSS counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Alex Iziyon, moved the application for an accelerated hearing, asserting the agency’s…

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused the Dangote Petroleum Refinery of undermining union activities, resisting workers’ rights to freedom of association, and attempting to weaken the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch through the creation of a rival group. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by NUPENG President Williams Akporeha and General Secretary Afolabi Olawale, the union criticised the Dangote Group’s recent public…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his commitment to enhancing grassroots governance by supporting a bill that seeks to grant full financial and administrative autonomy to all 44 local government councils in the state. The governor’s stance was made public in a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, following the 31st Executive Council meeting held at the Government House Annex in Kwankwasiyya…

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to eradicating malaria, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declaring that the state “will not rest until malaria becomes history.” The governor made the statement during the Mid-Term Review of the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination in Lagos State, held at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island. The review brought together key national policymakers, international development partners, and private sector stakeholders to assess progress made under the…

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has said that the often-reported rivalries among prominent Yoruba monarchs are largely caused by their followers and supporters, not by the traditional rulers themselves. He made the remarks on Thursday during a courtesy visit to his Bodija residence in Ibadan by the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, and his wife. Addressing the perceived supremacy contest between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and…

Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the retail price of premium motor spirit (PMS) across Nigeria, ahead of the commencement of its direct petrol distribution initiative on Monday, 15 September 2025. In a statement posted on its official X account, the company said the new retail prices would take effect from the launch date of the direct-to-consumer distribution scheme, which was initially scheduled for 15 August 2025. The initiative…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has recovered over N10 billion for consumers who lodged complaints against banks, fintech companies, and other sectors. This was disclosed in q statement released on Thursday by Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs. The recoveries follow a review of consumer complaints resolved between March and August 2025 across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy. READ ALSO: WhatsApp counters FCCPC’s…

The Federal Government, FG, has reversed its decision to impose a 5% excise tax on telecommunications services, a policy change that is expected to bring financial relief to over 171 million active mobile users. The tax, which would have applied to voice calls and data, had been a subject of widespread criticism from both the telecom industry and consumer advocacy groups. READ ALSO: FG launches data-driven literacy campaign to bridge digital…

Oyo State will on Friday officially launch its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) sub-national implementation strategy, becoming the first state in Nigeria to adopt and begin executing the continent-wide trade agreement at the local level. The announcement was made on Thursday by Neo Theodore-Tlhaselo, the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on International Trade and AfCFTA, during a press briefing at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. The AfCFTA, which…

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a five-day warning strike set to begin on Friday, 12th September 2025, in a bid to press home their long-standing demands concerning working conditions and welfare. This development was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by Agbor Affiong, the General Secretary of the Association of Resident Doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). According to the statement, the decision…

The Federal Government, FG, has announced a renewed push to combat illiteracy and close the country’s digital divide, aligning with the 2025 International Literacy Day theme, “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era.” The initiative, which is a key part of President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”, focuses on using data, technology, and inclusion to ensure all citizens have access to quality education. The announcement was made at a press briefing…

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to deliver his address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during the high-level General Debate on Wednesday, 24 September 2025. According to a revised provisional list of speakers obtained from the UN headquarters in New York, President Tinubu will speak on the second day of the event. He is scheduled to address fellow world leaders during the afternoon…