Ajaokuta Budget Defence Turns Heated as Akpoti-Uduaghan Walks Out After Oversight Dispute
Four hours of scrutiny, then a rupture What began as an extended budget defence session for the Ministry of Steel Development concluded with a visible......
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Soludo Says Sit-at-Home Suspension Is Driving Monday Trade Rebound in Onitsha
Anambra Governor Charles Soludo says the sit-at-home suspension trade rebound is becoming visible in Onitsha, with increased Monday market activity following recent security enforcement. He linked improved commercial turnout to restored public confidence, though no independent economic data has yet quantified the scale of recovery....
Rivers Crisis: Fubara Dissolves Cabinet After Tinubu Intervention as Wike Signals Truce
Rivers political crisis entered a new phase as Governor Siminalayi Fubara dissolved the State Executive Council 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu convened reconciliation talks involving Nyesom Wike. The move comes amid impeachment tensions and renewed federal mediation efforts in the oil-rich state....
El-Rufai Alleges Attempted Arrest at Abuja Airport, Links Move to Associates’ Detention
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that security operatives attempted to arrest him at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport upon arrival from Cairo. El-Rufai alleged arrest attempt claims were made by his aides, while his legal team says he had already notified the EFCC of a scheduled appearance next week....
Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road: Umahi Vows to Resign If Project Fails Quality Tests
Minister of Works Dave Umahi has vowed to resign if the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano road fails quality tests, as tensions surfaced during National Assembly budget defence. The Abuja–Kaduna–Kano road quality tests pledge followed scrutiny over project standards, timelines and funding allocations during oversight proceedings....
NAFDAC Denies FG Order Suspending Sachet Alcohol Ban, Calls Reports Misleading
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports that the Federal Government suspended its sachet alcohol ban, describing circulating claims as misleading. The agency clarified that regulatory timelines remain unchanged and urged the public to rely only on official communications regarding enforcement decisions....
Arik Air Flight Returns to Lagos After Engine Anomaly, NSIB Opens Probe
An Arik Air engine anomaly forced a flight to return to Lagos shortly after takeoff, prompting a safety investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). The aircraft landed safely with no reported injuries, while regulators confirmed that standard aviation protocols were activated immediately....
Labour Party Secretariat Takeover Deepens Rift as Usman Assumes Control, Abure Cites Appeal
A Labour Party secretariat takeover in Abuja has intensified factional tensions as rival camps cite competing court orders and leadership claims. Police presence at the premises followed attempts to assert control, while both sides referenced INEC records to justify authority. The dispute now shifts toward legal interpretation rather than street confrontation....
Electricity Workers Issue 21-Day Strike Notice Over NESI Wage and Pension Dispute
Electricity workers have issued a 21-day strike notice over unresolved wage and pension claims within Nigeria’s power sector. The electricity workers strike notice affects operators across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and could disrupt national power supply if negotiations fail before the deadline....
US Sanctions Bill Raises Diplomatic Stakes Over Nigeria Religious Freedom Concerns
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation proposing targeted sanctions over alleged religious freedom violations in Nigeria. The US sanctions bill Nigeria debate could trigger visa bans and asset restrictions under Magnitsky-style authorities if passed, adding fresh diplomatic pressure as Nigeria approaches another election cycle....