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By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The House of Representatives has approved legislative changes to the laws governing the development commissions for the South South, South West, North Central, and South East regions.These amendments are part of a broader initiative to create development commissions for all six of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. Professor Ihonvbere, the House Leader, who…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The security crisis in Zamfara State has reached a critical point, according to Alhaji Aminu Jaji, the Federal Representative for Kaura Namoda Birnin Magaji. Speaking to parliamentary reporters in Abuja, Alhaji Jaji revealed that over 200 residents are currently being held hostage by bandits who are demanding a staggering 30 million…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The House of Representatives has mandated the Federal Ministry of Health, the NCDC, and the National Health Care Development Agency to ensure mandatory diphtheria immunization, testing, and treatment are available in all primary healthcare centers across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Furthermore, the House has directed the Ministry of Information and…

– Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda satellites Nigeria, through the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), is set to launch four new satellites, including Africa’s first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite. Approved by President Bola Tinubu, the project aims to enhance national security, improve agricultural monitoring, and support effective disaster response. The satellite constellation will…

SEO Riders: – Lagos water infrastructure MoU transparency concerns – CAPPA challenges Lagos-Belstar/ENKA water agreement – Public accountability in Lagos water sector deals Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has raised concerns over the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Lagos State Government and the Belstar/ENKA consortium for the rehabilitation and expansion of the…

SEO Riders: – LAWMA waste-to-energy plant in Epe – Economic benefits of waste recycling in Lagos – Circular economy initiatives by LAWMA The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reiterated the significant economic value embedded in waste, emphasizing the need for a transition from traditional waste disposal methods to a circular economy model. Managing Director…

SEO Riders: – Port Harcourt housing crisis and forced evictions – CSOs advocate for inclusive housing policies in Nigeria – Nigeria’s 28 million housing deficit challenges Civil society organizations (CSOs) have raised alarms over the escalating housing crisis in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following the demolition of waterfront communities by the state government. Despite appeals,…

A group under the aegis of Renewed All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Council has accused the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian Shippers Council, Barrister Pius Akuta of a various infractions including Anti-Party activities, corruption and double loyalty. The group in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Abubakar Surajo Funtua…

SEO Riders: – Rear Admiral Caleb Olubolade passes away at 70 – Governor Oyebanji mourns loss of Ekiti’s esteemed son – Tributes pour in for former Bayelsa Military Administrator Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Rear Admiral Caleb Olubolade (rtd.), describing him as a “great son” of Ekiti…

SEO Riders: – Dangote Refinery oil marketers dispute 2025 – Nigeria fuel pricing and market control issues – Impact of Dangote Refinery on Nigerian petroleum sector he ongoing face-off between the Dangote Refinery and Nigerian oil marketers has intensified, highlighting deep-seated tensions over pricing, market control, and the future of Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. At…