The House of Representatives will, on 31 December 2024, hand over the sum of ₦704.91 million to President Bola Tinubu to support vulnerable Nigerians grappling with economic challenges resulting from the removal of the petrol subsidy. This follows a resolution by the House on 18 July 2024, during which lawmakers agreed to contribute 50 per cent of their monthly salaries for six months to alleviate the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians. The resolution was adopted...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that no amount of blackmail will stop his ongoing demolition of illegal structures in Abuja. This bold stance comes despite calls from the Senate for him to pause all demolitions, except those backed by a court order. Speaking on Thursday, Wike did not mince words about his commitment to reclaiming government lands, regardless of opposition. “We are not afraid of blackmail,”...