Traffic flow outside the tollgate leading to Murtala Muhammed Airport was badly interrupted on Sunday as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, implemented a new cashless payment system for vehicles entering the airport. The development caused extended gridlock, leaving hundreds of cars and air travellers delayed, and traffic flow to and from both the … Read more
Ambassador Joe Keshi, a former Nigerian diplomat, has expressed his views on why President Donald Trump of the United States of America initiated the ongoing battle with Iran. Keshi pointed out that a nuclear deal made by previous President Barack Obama with the United States was in effect until President Trump cancelled it five years … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has refuted allegations that Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor, had a nosebleed while in its custody. The anti-corruption agency was responding to a statement given by El-Rufai’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, who claimed that the former governor had a health condition while detained. … Read more
Tunji Disu, the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has arrived at Aso Rock for his swearing in ceremony. President Bola Tinubu appointed Disu to replace outgoing IGP Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday. Tunji Disu is a career officer with almost three decades of experience in the Nigerian Police Force. He was born on April 13, … Read more
Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has urged members who have left the Labour Party for various reasons to return. On Wednesday, the Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, addressed a one-day high-level strategic multi-level stakeholders summit titled Reuniting the Labour Party Family: consolidating strength for long-term political impact at the … Read more
Traffic has been significantly interrupted along the Abuja-Keffi motorway after truck drivers blocked the roadway in protest of an alleged attack and detention of one of their colleagues. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident involved a VIP convoy confronting a truck driver who allegedly failed to surrender the right of way. The situation worsened, prompting … Read more
Peter Obi, a former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, believes acts of lawlessness are not new to him. Obi made the comment in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, following an attack on him and other African Democratic Congress (ADC) members in Edo State the day before. He thanked Nigerians for their … Read more
The Labour Party, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has denied reports that it is struggling to pay its activities. In response to comments made by its former Publicity Secretary, Tony Akene, about the party’s finances, the Usman-led group maintained that it has always worked on a tight budget. Senior Special Adviser to Usman, Ken Eluma … Read more
The Enugu State Government has shut down the operations of KC Gaming Networks, which owns the Bet9ja brand. The government stated that the closure was the result of alleged chronic violations of the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Law. According to reports, the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission took out the enforcement operation in … Read more
Kenneth Okonkwo, a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised the Senate for permitting both manual and electronic transmission of election results. The Senate amended Section 60 of the Electoral Act during its emergency plenary on Tuesday, allowing presiding officers at polling units to electronically transmit election results to the Independent National Electoral … Read more