The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has denied reports of a rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and its […]
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Ex-Militant Groups Deny Allegations Against Amnesty Programme Coordinator, Call Claims Baseless
Two ex-militant groups in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Ex-Agitators and the Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Peace Movement Forum, have dismissed allegations of misappropriation of […]
Nigeria Police Arrest Suspects for Murder, Armed Robbery, and Illegal Arms Possession in Lagos
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has made significant arrests in Lagos State as part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime, apprehending multiple suspects involved […]
NSCDC Arrests Two Oil Thieves in Abia for Pipeline Vandalism
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two individuals for oil theft, sabotage, and illegal dealings in petroleum products in Ukwa West […]
NICASA Condemns Death of Nigerian in South African Police Custody
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the death of 40-year-old Benjamin Okoli, who reportedly died in police custody. NICASA President-General, Dr. […]
Gas Explosion Destroys Vehicles, Grains Factory in Niger State
A gas explosion at Tasiu Gas Plant in Sabon Wuse, Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State has caused massive destruction following a failed gas […]
THE PROPOSAL FOR THE CREATION OF 31 NEW STATES IN NIGERIA: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION
By Evans Ufeli Esq The recent proposal in Nigeria’s House of Representatives to create 31 new states is a significant and complex issue that merits […]
NNPC Shuts Down Warri Refinery for Routine Maintenance, Denies Explosion Reports
Barely a month after announcing the commencement of operations at the 125,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) Warri Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed […]
NIMC Detects Over 6,000 Nigeriens with Nigerian NINs Amid Database Cleanup
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has identified over 6,000 individuals from Niger Republic who illegally obtained the National Identification Number (NIN) in Nigeria. This […]
Lagos State Allocates ₦1.052 Trillion for Infrastructure in 2025 Budget
The Lagos State Government has earmarked ₦1.052 trillion for infrastructure development and sustainability as part of its ₦3.367 trillion 2025 budget, Commissioner for Economic Planning […]