Category: Government

“Shut Up!”: Wike in Fiery Showdown with Soldiers Over Disputed Abuja Land

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Soldiers blocked FCT Minister Nyesom Wike from accessing a controversial Gaduwa land on Tuesday, November 11, leading to a heated verbal confrontation at the site. Wike, who was with officials from the FCT Development Administration, engaged in a heated argument with the soldiers, who insisted they were acting on ‘orders from above’ to prevent access to the site The FCT Minister shouted on top of his voice but the soldiers stood their Ground. He asked why the soldiers mounted a siege to the property simply because it was linked to…

Governor Bala Mohammed Engages First-Class Emirs on Strengthening Traditional Institutions

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar In a strategic move to deepen collaboration with the traditional institution, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has held a closed-door meeting with the six First-Class Emirs of the state at the Government House, Bauchi. In a press release signed by Adulwahab Muhammad, Senior Special Assistant on Communications to the Governor said that the meeting, convened at the instance of the Governor, brought together the following royal fathers: Speaking to Government House correspondents after the meeting, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, said…

BBC Crisis: Director General, News CEO Resign

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Sunday, November 9, BBC Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have resigned, after a newspaper report suggested a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by US President Donald Trump. According to the BBC; ” They announced their resignations in separate emails to all BBC staff, at 18:00. The BBC’s chair Samir Shah also released a statement. BBC director general Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have resigned, after a newspaper report suggested a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a…

Nigeria Reports 81% Drop In Terror Deaths Since 2015 Presidency Says

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Nigeria has recorded an 81% decrease in terror-related deaths since 2015, according to the Presidency. In a statement posted on its official X account on Sunday, November 9, the Presidency said the decline reflects improved counter-insurgency operations and stronger collaboration between the country’s security agencies and affected communities. It added that more than 13,000 terrorists have been neutralised in the past year, while over 124,000 fighters and their dependents have surrendered to authorities. The statement also noted that more than 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned home, with…

Road Crash Claims 3 Varsity Students in Lagos, 7 Hurt

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Three Students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, were killed while seven others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash on Saturday morning, November 8, at Powerline Junction, near Aleje, inward Ikorodu Roundabout. Vehicles involved in the unfortunate accident were Toyota Corolla with registration number SMK 42 AJ, an MPV Bus, four tricycles and a tipper truck A tipper truck moving at excessive speed reportedly suffered a brake failure, resulting in the incident. The said vehicle veered into other road users, colliding with several vehicles…

Apapa Traffic: Sanwo-Olu Calls for Joint Action

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged port operators and the state government to collaborate more deeply on tackling incessant traffic gridlock and logistics challenges in Apapa, Lagos. Speaking on Tuesday, November 5th, during a visit by Igor van den Essen, APM Terminals’ Regional Managing Director for Africa and Europe, the Governor stressed the need for a unified approach to infrastructure and community support efforts. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, acknowledged the operators’ contributions to maintaining Lagos’ commercial status. “We understand our responsibility, and we…

Kaduna Commissioner: Bandits Received Livelihood Offers, not Cash

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Kaduna is offering bandits livelihood opportunities, not cash payments, to curb killings and kidnappings, according to state Information Commissioner Malam Ahmed Maiyaki. The initiative aims to end years of violence in the state. The commissioner spoke at a one-day workshop on Peace Journalism, organized by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State chapter, in collaboration with the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria and the state Ministry of Information The “Kaduna Peace Model” represents a deliberate shift from confrontation to conversation, Maiyaki confirmed The initiative focuses on…

Crime Control: Gov Zulum Donates 63 Patrol Vehicles to Strengthen Security in Borno

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has handed over 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The vehicles, distributed to various security outfits, aim to enhance their mobility and response capacity in tackling security threats. 30 vehicles were given to the CJTF, 16 to Rapid Response and Anti-Social Vices, 10 to paramilitary organizations, 6 to hunters, and 1 to NAPTIP. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Zulum reiterated his government’s commitment to providing logistical support to security forces. He emphasized that security…

Passport ‘Drama’: Immigration Service Denies Senator’s Seizure Allegation

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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied allegations that its officials withheld the passport of a senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja in the early hours of Tuesday, November 4. The Senator alleged that her passport was seized by immigration officers on the orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha said she was prevented from boarding her flight despite having committed no offence or receiving any court order restricting her movement. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Akinsola Akinlabi, described…

NRC: 4 Days After Resumption, Warri-Itakpe Train Suspended Again After Derailment

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The Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed the suspension of Warri-Itakpe Train services following a derailment in the Agbor area of Delta State, four days after the resumption of train service was announced, with no casualties recorded. This was contained in a statement on Sunday, October 2nd, signed by the corporation’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa; he, however, said no casualties were recorded. “We are pleased to confirm that all passengers on board were safely evacuated to Agbor, and everyone has been fully accounted for. No casualties or…