Some Politicians Funding Terrorism In Nigeria — Ex-CDS Irabor
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor (retd.), has said that some politicians in the country are exploiting and even fuelling insecurity to gain political advantage.
FCT Resident Doctors Suspend Indefinite Strike
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has suspended its indefinite strike which has been on for 30 days.
Trump Targeting Nigeria’s Oil, Says Bakare
The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has claimed that the motive behind President Donald Trump’s recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and his allegations of Christian genocide is the US president’s interest in Nigeria’s oil wealth.
Resident Doctors Suspend Strike, Resume Duty Immediately
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended the indefinite strike embarked upon by its members over non-payment of arrears of allowances and benefits and other issues affecting their welfare.
Abacha $490 Loot Probe: EFCC Seizes Malami’s Passport, Restricts Travel
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the passport of former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
NYSC Cautions Corps Members Against Negative online posts
The National Youth Service Corps has cautioned Corps members against negative use of social media, urging them to create content that positively reflects both the Scheme and Nigeria.
NICN Orders CBN To Pay N620,000 Fine For Delayed Proceedings
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja, NICN, has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to pay a N620,000 fine for delaying proceedings in the suits filed by 62 disengaged staff members challenging their termination.
Expanding Banditry Economy Dangerous, ADC Warns FG
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) rose from its coalition meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, criticising the Federal Government’s handling of the prevailing insecurity in the country, alleging that the strategy being employed by the present administration is enabling the bandits economy to flourish.
INEC Reports Registration of More Than 1m New Voters in CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released its report on completed online and physical continuous voter registrations, showing a nationwide total of 1,425,898 pre-registered voters and 1,023,577 others who have been fully registered both online and physically.
Kidnappers To Face Death Penalty Under New Senate Bill
The Senate has taken a firm stance against the country’s worsening insecurity, declaring kidnapping a form of terrorism and recommending the death penalty for offenders, without the option of fines or judicial discretion to reduce sentences.