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A Nigerian immigration truck transports rams to the National Assembly

A truck and two minibuses fully loaded with battering rams were spotted at the National Assembly complex on Thursday. The truck, which belongs to the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) with registration number IMMIGRATION 48-04IS, and the buses arrived at the...

Nigerian Army Addresses Report That Its Checkpoint Caused Deadly Road Accident In Enugu

The Nigerian Army has reacted to a report that its checkpoint caused a fatal road accident in Enugu State. PREMIUM TIMES reported that many passengers were feared dead in the road accident, which occurred at around 6:40 pm on Tuesday...

Governor commutes death sentences for 45 inmates and pardons 41 others

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has commuted the death sentences of 45 convicted prisoners to prison terms. He also granted clemency to 41 other inmates who were serving in different correctional centers throughout the state. Speaking at the 2024 Democracy Day...

Nigerians celebrate democracy on the foundation laid by Abiola

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has encouraged Nigerians to remain steadfast and believe in the ongoing democratic process in the country. He said this during Democracy Day celebration prayers held at the family home of the acclaimed winner of the...

Nigerian government bids to host $5 billion African energy bank

The Nigerian government on Tuesday expressed its willingness to host the African Energy Bank (AEB). The nomination exercise took place on Tuesday at a dinner for the heads of mission of the envoys of the members of the African Petroleum...

Amid repression, Tinubu vows to protect the rights and freedoms of Nigerians

Amid what observers and critics describe as the shrinking of civic space with rampant harassment and detention of journalists and activists, President Bola Tinubu said his administration is committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of Nigerians. Mr. Tinubu spoke...

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N204.8 Million and 15 Properties in Favor of Fraud Victims

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N204.8 million, 15 properties and eight luxury cars linked to fraudulent activities perpetrated against some Nigerian companies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained the judgment against...

Governor kicks against state police

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas on Tuesday expressed his opposition to the creation of a state police in Nigeria. Kefas said that the existing security structure is capable of addressing the nation's security challenges. In February, the federal and state governments...

Agora Policy criticizes revenue collection costs and calls for reforms

Agora Policy, an Abuja-based policy think tank, has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria's revenue collection system. In a report released Monday, the policy think tank criticized the current cost-of-collection approach, highlighting its inefficiencies and the disproportionate financial benefits...

Why I’m Pushing for a Government Structure Reform Bill – Editor

The initiator of a bill seeking restructuring and a new model of governance in Nigeria, Akin Fapohunda, said on Monday that the proposals would help resolve some of Nigeria's crises if they became law. Fapohunda appeared on Channels Television's Sunrise...

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LG Home Rule Law: Court dismisses APC and LP case against Anambra Assembly

The Anambra State High Court, sitting in Awka, the state capital, has dismissed the case filed by the All...