44 m. ago C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt

Tribune Online C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Abia community protests cocoa estate privatization in Cross River, demanding land rights and job protection. C’River: Abia community joins cocoa estate privatization revolt Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for constitutional reforms, including a new South-East state, rotational presidency, and state police to promote equity and enhance national security. Mbah made the call on Thursday while receiving the Senate Constitution Amendment Committee at the Enugu Government House ahead of a weekend public hearing. He stressed that […] The post Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Opening of new GRAs, digitisation of land allocation, property search grew Oyo’s revenue — Akin

Tribune Online Opening of new GRAs, digitisation of land allocation, property search grew Oyo’s revenue — Akin-Funmilayo • Vows to stamp out building collapse Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, has credited Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s visionary leadership as the reason behind the state’s increased Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), noting that the opening up of new Government Reservation Areas, digitisation of land allocation and title documents, among other initiatives, […] Opening of new GRAs, digitisation of land allocation, property search grew Oyo’s revenue — Akin-Funmilayo Tribune Online

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3 h. ago State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

The Nigerian Senate on Friday (today) commenced its zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, read more State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

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3 h. ago “Despite All I Did For Wike, I Don’t Know Why He Doesn’t Respect Me” – Amaechi

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has berated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying that he does not know why he disrespects him. Amaechi dared Wike, to take a walk with him from Abuja to Port Harcourt to prove his popularity. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the former minister, who is also […] The post “Despite All I Did For Wike, I Don’t Know Why He Doesn’t Respect Me” – Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “Buhari Didn’t Achieve All, But Tinubu’s Govt Is Worse” — Amaechi

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that ex- president Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration was better than President Bola Tinubu’s government. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, the former governor of Rivers State noted that Buhari outperformed Tinubu in security and institutional independence areas. He explained that his criticism of President Tinubu […] The post “Buhari Didn’t Achieve All, But Tinubu’s Govt Is Worse” — Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Writer Laments Proliferation Of Sham Arts Festivals By Inexperienced Creatives

Writer, essayist and editor, Paul Liam has lamented the rise of ‘mushroom’ arts and culture festivals organized by young, inexperienced writers. In his piece, ‘Note To Emerging Arts and Festival Curators’, Liam said that young writers and creatives, for the sake of being identified as curators, take on the herculean task of hosting art and […]

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4 h. ago 43 Countries, 937 Athletes, Officials To Compete At 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships In Abeokuta

Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, taking place from 16th to 20th July 2025. With just 13 days remaining, anticipation is building for the prestigious event, which will feature aspiring young athletes from across African continent. A total of 43 […]

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5 h. ago CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued an urgent call for the cancellation of illegitimate debts, sweeping reforms of global financial institutions, and increased legislative engagement in Nigeria’s development financing.    CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, made the call at the Financing for Development Conference, in Sevilla […] The post CISLAC urges debt cancellation, global financial reform, stronger legislative oversight at Sevilla confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Masobe Unveils New Essay Collection On Nigeria’s Turbulent Journey

Masobe Books has announced the forthcoming publication of Beneath the Surface: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey, a penetrating new collection by syndicated columnist and public-policy turnaround expert, Dr. Dakuku Peterside. The title, slated for simultaneous Nigerian and international release in October 2025, will debut with public presentations in Lagos and Abuja. In the volume, Peterside […]

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6 h. ago Isoko Group Seeks Development Of Gas Turbine Project In Niger Delta

The Isoko Renaissance Movement (IRM) has called on the federal government to develope the Isoko Gas Turbine project to ensure ample electricity supply in Isoko land. This was part of the demands made by the group at a peaceful protest by the group to the National Assembly on Thursday. Speaking during a peaceful protest on […]

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6 h. ago The Patriots’ Constitutional Summit: 700 delegates to brainstorm on way forward for Nigeria

Tribune Online The Patriots’ Constitutional Summit: 700 delegates to brainstorm on way forward for Nigeria • Conveners to present report to Tinubu, NASS • Each ethnic nationality movement to have 20 representatives • Govs to send 24 delegates each No fewer than 700 delegates are expected to converge on the Federal Capital, Abuja from July 15 to deliberate on how to fashion a more realistic constitution for the country. The […] The Patriots’ Constitutional Summit: 700 delegates to brainstorm on way forward for Nigeria Tribune Online

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8 h. ago “I’ll Always Be Where Buhari Is” – Hadi Sirika Shuts Down ADC Defection Rumours

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has firmly denied claims that he has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), maintaining his loyalty to former President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial comes after Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, alleged on Arise TV that Sirika had joined […] The post “I’ll Always Be Where Buhari Is” – Hadi Sirika Shuts Down ADC Defection Rumours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing

Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over what he described as an unnecessary show of extravagance during a recent media briefing. Doyle drew attention to the ornate chair Wike sat on during the event, comparing it to a royal seat. READ MORE: Court […] The post ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Wike’s Unprecedented Transformation Of FCT Deserves Applause – APC Chieftain

A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Dr Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie, has decried the recent protests against the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Wike, describing them as unfair and ethnically motivated. He disclosed this in a  statement released on Tuesday.Dr Aikoriogie lauded Wike’s leadership, noting […]

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8 h. ago Wike To ADC Coalition: Failed Politicians Can’t Save Nigeria

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on opposition politicians who recently took control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing them as a “gang of failed and expired politicians” with no credible solutions for Nigeria’s challenges. At his monthly press briefing on Thursday, Wike criticised key coalition […]

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15 h. ago Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Sokoto State Executive Council, led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved a series of far-reaching projects aimed at revitalizing public infrastructure, boosting security, and enhancing governance across the Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Tribune Online

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16 h. ago “Stop Using Nigerians To Settle Scores, Many Of You Are Part Of The Problem”

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has challenged members of the coalition group, planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu to show their scorecard to Nigerians. Mr. Wike accused members of the group to stop using citizens to play personal game with their political enemies, saying that the country is not their private business. […] The post “Stop Using Nigerians To Settle Scores, Many Of You Are Part Of The Problem”- Wike To Coalition Members appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Coalition: Politicians Leaving Dead PDP For Wike, Cronies – Dele Momodu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has commended stakeholders of the party for joining adopted coalition party, African Democratic Congress. Mr. Dele, founder of Oviation Magazine said that some of the top members of the party decided to join ADC and leave the party for Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom […] The post Coalition: Politicians Leaving Dead PDP For Wike, Cronies – Dele Momodu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago “People Can Now Sleep Well, Peace Has Come To Rivers” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will not reveal the details of the peace agreement reached between him and suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, despite rising public interest. Speaking during a media chat at his Abuja residence on Thursday, Wike said the people of Rivers State should focus […] The post “People Can Now Sleep Well, Peace Has Come To Rivers” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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