President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is fulfilling its promise to uplift the living standard of Nigerians. He said the road projects and other infrastructural development are a clear testament to his promise to resolve urban congestion and uplift the living standards of Nigerians. Tinubu, who was represented at the commissioning Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated and expanded roads from the Karu Interchange to the Customs Clinic Junction, including other vital adjoining roads. He explained that by expanding and rehabilitating the roads, his administration…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concern over findings from an ongoing surveillance of the downstream petroleum market suggesting undue exploitation of consumers. In its statement, FCCPC stated that a review of the gantry prices of local refiners, marketers, depot operators and retail outlet operators revealed token reductions in prices that are not commensurate with the steep fall in crude prices in the global market. Reacting, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello recalled that following a ceasefire accord between the U.S and Iran two weeks ago and…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Lucky Alabi ‘M’, 48 years, and Taiye Enahoro ‘M’, 37 years, both of Uneme Akpama Community, for conspiring to stage the fake kidnapping of Lucky Alabi. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem in a statement issued Sunday acting on credible intelligence and through diligent investigative efforts, police operatives uncovered the deception and successfully arrested both suspects. He noted that preliminary investigation reveals that the criminal plan was executed on 23rd June, 2026, when Enahoro allegedly placed several telephone calls to relatives of Alabi, falsely claiming that Alabi had been…
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised two notorious Lakurawa terrorists and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition in Kebbi state. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Sunday said the well-coordinated offensive operation took place in Sabarumawa axis of Kebbi State on 27 June 2026. He added that the operation forms part of the ongoing military efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and enhance the security of communities across the North West. Danja stressed that the successful operation followed credible intelligence indicating that the terrorists were planning an attack on the Sabarumawa…
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), China Meteorological Administration (CMA) have reaffirmed the long-standing partnership between both countries and explore new areas of collaboration. This was made known following a bilateral meeting between the Director-General of NiMeT and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the WMO, Prof. Charles Anosike and the Administrator and Director-General and Permanent Representative of China with the WMO, Dr. Chen Zhenlin. Anosike and his China counterpart met Friday on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the WMO Executive Council to advance Nigeria and China’s weather collaborations. Both Permanent Representatives expressed commitment to advancing cooperation through the adoption…
NCAA, Saudi Airlines, Consumer Protection Related Infractions, The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned Saudi Airlines to the tune of six million naira for consumer protection-related infractions. NCAA in a letter of sanction sent to the airline on Friday noted that having supported the airline to avert violence at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport a couple of months back, and allowing the grace of extended time to resolve several pending issues as well as determinations by the CAA. It maintained the sanction is necessary to ensure compliance with Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023. Director, Public Affairs and…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has described the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, which voided its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as illegal and an abuse of court process. The party said it would challenge the order at the Court of Appeal as soon as possible, while expressing optimism that justice would be done The National Chairman of the party, Sen. Moses Zuwoghe in a statement issued Friday said it was too late for anyone to attempt to use the judiciary to derail or narrow Nigeria’s multi-party democratic space. He said: “Our…
The Federal High Court in Lokoja has reversed its earlier judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. TheHintsNews reports that NDC had earlier secured a court order directing INEC to register it, leading the electoral commission to include the party on its list of recognised political parties. That decision order, however, attracted objections from other political associations, which questioned whether the party had met all the legal requirements for registration. The All Democratic Alliance (ADA) had argued that the NDC did not complete the registration process…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Friday flagged off the “Read the Food Label” campaign to empower consumers to make informed food choices by understanding food labels. The campaign aims to institutionalise a national culture of reading food labels and using the information to make better food choices. It also aimed at raising public awareness about the significance of reading and understanding food labels, empowering consumers to make informed food choices. The Director General of NAFDAC, Dr. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, while speaking at the flag off of the campaign said the initiative highlights the…
Troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 53 innocent civilians and recovered 8 vehicles on Wednesday, 24 June, 2026 in Borno. Acting Military Information Officer Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Friday sai the troops dismantled JAS/ISWAP terrorists road block mounted along road Buratai–Kamuya, in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. He explained that the encounter took place when troops deployed at Dutse Kura sighted terrorists blocking the highway through surveillance cameras. Goni noted: “A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team immediately mobilised to the scene and pursued the insurgents toward the Mangari–Dora…