Mokwa Flood Claims 153 Lives, Displaces Thousands, NSEMA Reports
Devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State, have killed at least 153 people as of June 1, 2025, following torrential rains that began late Wednesday, May 28, and continued into Thursday,
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CBN and Attorney General Face Calls to Suspend Funds to Zamfara, Benue Over Assembly Tensions
The Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, are under pressure to halt federal and state allocations to Zamfara and Benue States due to
Tinubu Earns Accolades for Oil Sector Reforms, Driving Nigeria’s Recovery
President Bola Tinubu has received widespread commendation for his bold reforms in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, which have spurred economic recovery as of June 2025, marking two years in
Sanwo-Olu Lauds Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Calls for Patience Amid Challenges
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on May 29, 2025, praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its bold economic reforms, marking the president’s second anniversary in office. Speaking at a Lagos
Amaechi Publicly Declares Refusal to Support Tinubu in 2023, Citing Lack of Capacity
Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and two-term Rivers State governor, revealed during a lecture in Abuja on May 31, 2025, marking his 60th birthday, that he explicitly told President
Katsina Governor Radda Offers Condolences for Niger State Flood Victims
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda expressed deep condolences on May 31, 2025, to the government and people of Niger State following catastrophic floods in Mokwa Local Government Area that
Umahi Denies Damaging Landmark Infrastructure During Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project
Minister of Works David Umahi clarified that the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project caused no harm to infrastructure owned by Landmark Group, addressing concerns raised by the company and Lagos
Matawalle Warns Maritime Criminals to Avoid Nigeria’s Waterways
Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle issued a stern warning to maritime thieves and pirates on May 29, 2025, to steer clear of Nigeria’s waterways, vowing robust military action
EFCC Files Eight-Count Charges Against Emefiele, Seeks Asset Forfeiture
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed eight fresh charges against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele on May 27, 2025, at a Federal High Court
Akpabio Urges Governors to Choose Competent Successors, Not Loyalists
Senate President Godswill Akpabio advised Nigerian governors on May 29, 2025, to prioritize competence over loyalty when selecting successors, warning that choosing candidates based on subservience could undermine governance. Speaking
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