CAN in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch a full-scale offensive against criminals wreaking havoc in Benue state.

Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, where scores were killed, and urged Nigerians to demand accountability from their leaders. In a statement posted on his X account Saturday night, Atiku described the killings as yet another grim reminder of the worsening security situation in Nigeria. “I am deeply anguished and shocked by the devastating…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has finalised plans to construct a new head office for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The proposed structure will be located in the Maitama area of the capital city. Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communications to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confirmed this in an interview with journalists. He disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is expected to commence the building…

The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to residents, particularly those living in low-lying areas, to remain alert as intense rainfall continues to batter the state, raising the risk of flash floods in several communities. In a statement released yesterday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed that forecasts from the state’s weather stations indicated the presence of thunderstorms and widespread convective rainfall with…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a presidential panel of enquiry to investigate the unlawful annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election and identify those responsible for what it described as ‘deliberate violations of Nigerians’ democratic freedoms.’ In a letter dated 14 June 2025 and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged Mr Tinubu to demonstrate political will…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lamented that many Nigerian leaders enter politics without adequate preparation, contributing to the poor reputation of politics in the country. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Daniel Taiwo Odukoya Memorial Lecture held at The Fountain of Life Church in Lagos on Saturday, Osinbajo said this lack of readiness has tarnished the image of politics not only in Nigeria but worldwide. Despite the widespread disillusionment, he…

Professor Anthony Kila has argued that June 12 is the most important date of the 4th Republic in Nigeria.

Wole Soyinka has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately order an investigation into the mysterious deaths of several prominent Nigerians

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has backtracked on its earlier directive for staff to engage in prayer and fasting as a means to address the nation’s worsening hunger crisis. Just days earlier, a leaked internal memo dated June 11, 2025, had instructed ministry personnel, including top officials such as directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and value chain desk officers, to gather for weekly spiritual exercises at the…

In a bid to seek spiritual support for Nigeria’s ongoing battle with food insecurity, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has called on its staff to engage in a series of fasting and prayer sessions. An internal memo dated June 11, 2025, signed by the ministry’s Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs Adedayo Modupe, was shared via the ministry’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday. READ ALSO: NEC…

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the deportation of four Filipino nationals convicted of cyber-related crimes. The judge also sentenced seven Nigerians for their involvement in internet fraud and cyberterrorism. According to a statement released yesterday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the four foreign nationals—Reyna Mae Eriba, Chynna Samonte, Zara Fabian, and Dominique Medina —were found guilty of engaging in…

The family of the late Chief Moshood Abiola has demanded clarification on the reported N45 billion debt allegedly owed to them by the Federal Government. The demand follows a recent statement by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, who called on President Bola Tinubu to compensate the family as a gesture of national healing and justice. Lamido reignited the dispute over the unpaid money, insisting the government owes the late…