Abuja Residents Now Pay for Security as Policing Gaps Widen
Residents across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are increasingly paying out of pocket for security as gaps in formal policing continue to widen. In many satellite towns and fast-growing suburbs,…
NLC Demands N225,000 Minimum Wage for Lagos Workers Amid Rising Inflation
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State Council has called for a significant increase in the state’s minimum wage, proposing a new benchmark of N225,000 amid rising inflation and economic…
FGGC Bwari Paid N59.2m to Three Firms in One Day Without Explanation
The Federal Government Girls’ College Bwari has come under scrutiny after records revealed it disbursed N59.2 million to three private companies in a single day without providing any explanation for…
Gunmen Attack Police Base in Kwara, Kill Three Officers
Suspected gunmen have attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Kwara State, killing at least three officers and leaving two others injured. The incident occurred in the early hours…
NEMA Begins Flood Preparedness in Rivers, Bayelsa as 2026 Risk Outlook Expands
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated early flood preparedness measures in Rivers State and Bayelsa State following projections of severe flooding risks in 2026. The move comes after…
Sanwo-Olu Approves ₦50,000 Relief Package for Lagos Workers Amid Hardship
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a ₦50,000 relief payment for workers in Lagos State as part of measures to ease rising economic pressure. The announcement was made during the 2026 Workers’…
FG to Spend N250bn on Student Hostels Across Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has announced plans to invest N250 billion in building student hostels across tertiary institutions nationwide, in a move aimed at addressing the persistent accommodation crisis. Minister of…
UK Raises Terrorism Threat Level To ‘Severe’ After Antisemitic Attack
The United Kingdom has raised its national terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe” following a violent antisemitic attack in north London. Authorities say the new threat level means a…
FG Approves N7tn Road, Bridge Projects Nationwide
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved infrastructure projects worth over N7 trillion, marking one of the largest single approvals for road construction in the country’s history. The projects, which…
Tinubu Declares Insecurity, Poverty National Emergency on Workers’ Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, warning that both crises threaten Nigeria’s economic stability and workforce productivity. The declaration was made during the 2026…