Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday flagged off the construction of a road linking Bill Clinton Drive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to the Tunga Madaki community in Abuja. The project, which will connect 10 communities to the airport road, is expected to extend to Zuba Road in the future. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, Wike explained that the road, which bypasses the airport’s second runway, was a direct fulfillment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to nine affected communities whose land was acquired for the second runway. The Minister said, “One of the…
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An Oyo State High Court has restrained the United Bank for Africa (UBA) from releasing funds lodged in 30 bank accounts belonging to Osun State local governments, pending the resolution of a leadership tussle between rival political factions. The interim injunction, granted by Justice A.L. Akintola on Friday, followed an ex parte application filed by the Osun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Jimi-Bada. The state government sought to block the disbursement of statutory allocations deposited into the disputed accounts by the Federal Government. Justice Akintola held that the claimants had made a compelling case for urgent intervention, warning…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address long-standing demands or risk a nationwide strike. The decision followed a National Executive Council meeting held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. In a statement personally signed by ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, the union accused the government of neglecting the university system and failing to respond to its concerns despite repeated engagements. “ASUU has given the Federal Government an ultimatum of fourteen days to resolve these issues. Failure to do so may compel the union to embark on a…
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has recalled how he survived a five-day abduction by armed men in 2008, describing it as one of several attempts on his life. Amaewhule shared the experience on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at All Saints Anglican Church, Eliozu, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, held to mark his 52nd birthday. He said his reflection was not only about celebrating another year of life but also about acknowledging God’s protection over him despite repeated threats. “Some people planned to take my life within the past year, but God did not allow…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a security guard, Amos Kini, for allegedly abducting a two-year-old boy in the Elemoro area of the state. Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement on Monday, said the incident was reported by the child’s mother on September 21. According to her, Kini fled with the boy and a mobile phone to an undisclosed location around 11:50 p.m., before demanding ₦5 million ransom from the child’s father using the stolen phone. Investigators also questioned one Aruna Dauda, who had stood as guarantor for the suspect at the time of his employment. The…
The Borno State Police Command has arrested two Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) accused of beating a 72-year-old man to death at the ISS IDP camp in Ngala Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, ASP Nahun Daso, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on Monday, stating that the attack occurred on Saturday. The suspects, identified as Modu Mohammed, 25, and Annami Modu, 32, allegedly conspired to assault the victim, Abba Mustapha, with sticks after accusing him of bewitching the wife of one of them and causing her illness. Daso explained that policemen at the camp intervened…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested five notorious bandit leaders accused of spearheading kidnapping and armed robbery operations in Abuja and neighbouring states. The suspects, long on the police wanted list, were apprehended in Nasarawa State between September 20 and 28, 2025, during a raid led by the Commander of the Scorpion Squad. A significant cache of arms, ammunition, and operational motorcycles was also seized. FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest on Monday, naming the suspects as Abdullahi Garuba (aka Alhaji Ore), 40; Yusuf Inuwa (aka Alhaji Dabunda), 59; David Kaika (aka Baba), 29; Baba…
Special Assistant to the Comptroller of Immigration Service, Ondo State Command, Alebiosu Goodwill Taiwo, has cautioned Nigerian youths against embarking on irregular migration. He described the migration as a dangerous venture that exposes them to abuse, exploitation and in many cases, death. Alebiosu, who is also the immediate past Public Relations Officer of the command, delivered the warning while speaking virtually on a social group, Yemiefash Family, on the topic: “Ills of Irregular Migration Among Youths.” He noted that in the last two decades, Nigeria has witnessed a massive exodus of its youths to Europe, America, Canada, and other countries…
The nationwide strike launched on Monday by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has crippled operations at major oil and gas institutions, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The industrial action, declared by the union’s National Executive Council, forced members across the country to withdraw their services, shutting down vital agencies central to Nigeria’s energy sector. At the NUPRC headquarters in Abuja, the premises remained under lock and key, with employees barred from entering. Security officials…
The Federal Government has approved new regulations making compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) a mandatory condition for mobilisation into or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). A circular issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, stated that effective October 6, no graduate of a Nigerian or foreign institution will be mobilised for service or granted exemption without proof of NERD compliance. The directive, however, excludes current corps members and those already mobilised before the enforcement date. According to the circular,…