The Citizens Action Network (CAN) has urged the Lagos State Government to take swift action regarding the rising accommodation costs throughout the state, cautioning that the increasing rents are creating an unbearable strain on workers and low-income families. In a statement released on Thursday, August 27, 2026, by its Convener, Ade-Adewunmi Adeoye, the group characterized … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has reiterated his commitment to reintroducing petrol subsidy if he wins the presidency in 2027, sparking a renewed national discussion on this contentious issue. It’s worth noting that Atiku, who advocated for the elimination of fuel subsidy during the 2023 presidential race, stated last … Read more
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, have successfully killed more than 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a significant operation in the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. This information was shared in a press release signed by the Acting Military Information … Read more
Those affected by election-related violence in Osun State are encouraged to submit their claims to access the state’s N500 million relief fund. This call to action was made by Adewale Egbedun, the Chairman of the Osun State Election Violence Relief Committee and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, during the committee’s first meeting on … Read more
Every evening in Nigeria, countless breadwinners return home with heavy hearts and empty hands. What was once a routine journey from work with a bag of groceries or a small treat for the kids has transformed into a silent march filled with anxiety. Since the removal of the fuel subsidy in 2023 and the floating … Read more
The Joint Task Force (North East), known as Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has successfully neutralised a large number of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area in Adamawa State. This information was shared in a statement by Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters of … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) along with various civil society organizations have charged the Federal Government and petroleum industry players with exacerbating the difficulties faced by Nigerians through ongoing petrol price hikes. They criticized the government’s regulatory bodies for not safeguarding consumers from what they termed exploitation within the downstream petroleum sector. In response to … Read more
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) announced that a recent industry-wide investigation indicated possible price manipulation in the Nigerian cement market. This information was shared in a statement released on Tuesday by Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director of Corporate Affairs. The statement explained that this development stemmed from a three-month cross-border study conducted by … Read more
The association stated that there is no available land in Benue for this ranching program and that its members are unhappy with the decision. This information was shared by the acting chairman of the association, Rev. Jonathan Terwase Ugbede, during a meeting in Makurdi. He pointed out that the land in Benue is already insufficient … Read more
A recent eye health survey has revealed that cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in Jigawa State, responsible for 40.8 percent of blindness cases. The results were shared by eye consultant Dr. Tafida Abubakar during a dissemination meeting for the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB7) held in Jigawa State on Tuesday. The survey … Read more