By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives has clarified that a probe into the annual losses from tax concessions and waivers was not a witch-hunt, but a move to strengthen incentive administration, protect public funds, and restore confidence in government support programmes. The Chairman of theContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has extended warm greetings to Christians and Muslims observing Lent and Ramadan. Ojelabi, in a statement on Wedneday in Lagos, described the season as a period of deep spiritual reflection,Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Tuesday expressed concern over the inferno that razed the Singer Market in Kano, a major commercial hub in Northern Nigeria. The lawmakers, at an emergency sitting, called for urgent investigation to determine the root cause of the fire outbreak. TheyContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi A coalition of civil society organisation (CSOs) has stressed the need for public awareness and advocacy that will enhance necessary reforms before the 2027 general elections. The CSOs, including ActionAid, Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria (MOTION) and Nigeria Civil Society SituationContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Some UK-based Nigerians have expressed excitement over the proposed State Visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom. Their position is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Mr Ade Adeshina, who spoke on behalf of theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Members of the Senate Committee on Capital Market on Tuesday questioned the management of the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) over the expenditure of N16 million on cleaning and fumigation services in 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ISTContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A political group, The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) in Kogi West Senatorial District, has pledged grassroots mobilisation for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The group made the pledge in a statement by its Secretary, Abidemi Adebola, afterContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Feb. 16, 2026 (NAN) The Senator representing Kogi Central, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Monday alleged that her name was omitted from the attendance register of the Senate Committee on North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Benin, Feb. 16, 2026 (NAN) The Governing Council of the University of Benin on Monday inaugurated a Trust Development Fund to diversify revenue and secure long-term sustainability. Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Shuaib Umaru, described the initiative as a “historic milestone” alignedContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Abuja, Feb.16, 2026(NAN) The ActionAid, Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room and other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for real-time electronic transmission of election results for transparency and credible elections. They made the call on Monday in Abuja at aContinue Reading
