The Russian government has warned Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom against accusing it of sponsoring protests in Nigeria. This development comes amid allegations and counter-allegations of interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs, raising tension between Russia and Ukraine, with both countries trading sharp statements. In the warning issued on Friday, Russia said the countries (US, UK and Ukraine) should rather be blamed for interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs…

The Ondo State Command of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WBSN), codenamed Amotekun has arrested a family of seven for allegedly looting food items from shops and houses. Disclosing this at the corps’ headquarters in Akure, the Ondo capital, the Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye said the suspects, John Avor, 42, his wife, Mary, and their five children, two of whom are minors, were apprehended for stealing bags…

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the government to prioritise the welfare of teachers as part of the celebrations marking World Teachers’ Day. In a statement shared on his X page, Obi emphasised the pivotal role teachers play in shaping society by contributing significantly to the intellectual and moral development of children. The former Governor of Anambra State further called for enhanced living conditions, improved working…

As the current administration in Edo State begins to wind down, the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, has warned Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to protect government properties from being looted by outgoing political appointees. Shaibu gave the warning in a statement he personally signed, titled: ‘Warning to Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies’, issued on Friday and made available to newsmen by his…

As the local government election gets underway in Rivers State, suspected arsonists, in the early hours of Saturday, detonated explosives at the state secretariat of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), in Port Harcourt, the state capital. A short video clip trending on social media platforms showed that the main gate and the security post of the APC secretariat and some parts of the building were damaged by the explosive,…

The Lagos State Police Command has returned the sum of N1 million extorted from three members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by four policemen in Surulere Lagos. An X user, Oluyemi Fasipe, shared on his X handle that the officers extorted N1m from the unidentified corp members for failing to present their vehicle particulars in Surulere, Lagos. Meanwhile, one of the corp members said that the policemen also…

In reaction to the earlier protest by the House of Representatives, President Bola Tinubu has conferred the nation’s second highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. In his 64th Independence Anniversary Speech on October 1, Tinubu had conferred the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the speaker and the deputy senate president, a development that led to a…

With the local government election in Rivers State finally here, there is palpable tension and uncertainty over the conduct of the election due to conflicting signals from many quarters. The heated battle for supremacy between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised the tension in the state, and the duo is locked in a fight to finish in the quest for…

As part of its latest fiscal reforms, the Federal Government has exempted 63 items from Value-Added Tax (VAT). The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele revealed this via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. Oyedele said the exemptions are outlined in the official ‘Value Added Tax (Modification) Order, 2024,’ dated September 3, 2024. The announcement follows the recent introduction of fiscal…

In a bold statement, former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has asserted his political stature, declaring himself “bigger” than Peter Obi, whom he referred to as his “younger brother.” Kwankwaso, who holds a PhD, highlighted his past governance achievements in Kano State, suggesting he outperformed Obi during his tenure as governor. While addressing supporters, Kwankwaso expressed a willingness to serve as Obi’s deputy, but emphasized that this would be contingent upon specific…

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has asserted that electricity prices in the country are still the most affordable compared to other African nations. His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about energy costs and access across the continent. During a recent press briefing, Adelabu emphasized that despite challenges in the power sector, Nigeria continues to offer competitive electricity pricing relative to its African peers. “The price of electricity is still…

A group of protesters arrested at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota, Lagos, has been released on bail, following a directive from the state’s Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola. The confirmation of their release came from Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement issued on Friday. The protesters were detained on October 2, 2024, during a gathering to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day. They were accused of…