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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to bring the case forward. The suit, filed by Belema Briggs and four others, sought to invalidate…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that more than 10 people have died, 24 passengers rescued, and at least 42 still missing following the Kogi boat accident that occurred on the River Niger earlier this week. According to an official update released on Thursday, the tragic incident took…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following a highly impactful diplomatic tour, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, and later concluded a series of strategic engagements in Germany. During the week-long international mission,…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of passenger train services on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor, following the completion of safety, technical, and operational checks. In a statement issued Wednesday, the NRC said the restart of services reflects its commitment to providing smooth, reliable, and secure rail transportation for…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has officially suspended its nationwide strike, following high-level negotiations involving the National Security Adviser and the management of Dangote Refinery. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, announced the development on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja, saying the suspension was…
Despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the United States government, the US Embassy in Nigeria has assured that visa and passport services will continue without disruption — at least for now. In a statement posted Wednesday on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Embassy addressed growing concerns among Nigerians,…
Nigeria and Russia are set to strengthen their long-standing bilateral relations through the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (WBA), with a renewed focus on economic cooperation, women’s empowerment, and inclusive growth. This development was highlighted on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ interactive session hosted at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, as…
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Day anniversary, President Bola Tinubu has called on all citizens to unite in rebuilding the nation’s economy and global standing. In his nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, the President emphasized the need for collective effort to reposition Nigeria among the world’s leading nations. “Let all…
The Federal Government on Wednesday announced the resolution of the labour dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, following high-level mediation. The breakthrough was revealed in a communiqué signed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Dingyadi, who…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to overcoming Nigeria’s security challenges, saying peace has returned to many formerly troubled regions. In a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Tinubu said security forces have made significant gains in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other…
