General news.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima criticises Peter Obi’s economic comparisons, arguing Nigeria cannot simply adopt policies designed for Bangladesh.
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President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to repeal the law establishing the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria and create a National School of Government to strengthen leadership development and public sector capacity.
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Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has urged African governments and businesses to invest more in digital infrastructure, local innovation and technology development to help scale homegrown solutions and accelerate economic growth.
US President Donald Trump has unexpectedly returned to the White House from Camp David a day earlier than scheduled as tensions increased following a reported Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have declined to comment on a fresh allegation by activist Sandra Duru over her alleged relationship with Akpabio.
Tension has risen in Sokoto following the stabbing of Islamic cleric Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa and the subsequent death of the alleged attacker in mob action.
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned of high riverine flood risk across 15 states from September 19 to 25, urging vulnerable communities to relocate to safer, higher ground.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the 36 states to accelerate the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, saying Nigerians should begin to see measurable reductions in transportation fares from October 1.
Segun Showunmi has criticised Atiku Abubakar’s proposal on petrol subsidy, arguing that Nigeria’s long experience with subsidies had failed to deliver the intended results.
FERMA has begun clearing vegetation, desilting drains and carrying out minor maintenance on the Owo–Ikare–Arigidi–Ekiti border road to improve road safety and reduce potential hiding places for criminals.
Peter Obi has urged politicians to focus on realistic, issue-based campaign promises ahead of the 2027 elections, saying candidates should engage voters on the challenges confronting Nigerians.
Senator Sharafadeen Alli’s campaign organisation has criticised Governor Seyi Makinde over Oyo State’s streetlight project and the renovation of Lekan Salami Stadium, questioning their cost and effectiveness.
Gunmen kill Rivers father of four, family demands justice and urges police to prosecute perpetrators.
NMDPRA says petrol prices are driven by market forces, while government focuses on fair competition.
Abdulhamid Kabara assumes office as Niger NSCDC commandant after 37 illegal miners die in custody.
