‘Bail, Filing of Complaints Are Free,’ Says Lagos Police

The Lagos State Police Command has urged members of the public not to pay any money when filing complaints or securing bail at any police station within the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, following reports of extortion by some officers. Hundeyin described such acts as corrupt practices and encouraged residents to report any...

WAEC Explains Delay in English Exam, Says It Was Trying to Stop Exam Leaks

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has opened up about why the 2025 English Language exam was delayed on Wednesday, saying it was all in a bid to stop question paper leaks and exam malpractice. The paper, originally scheduled for the morning of May 28, did not start on time in many centres across the country. Some students ended up writing the exam into the night, with viral videos on social media showing candidates using...

Weighing Major Contenders in Anambra’s November Governorship Election

“People live in fear of the unknown, and the government has been unable to restore confidence or order.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu It is now about two weeks before political campaigns resume for the 2025 November 8, Anambra State Governorship Election. Going by the INEC guidelines, campaigns would resume on June 11th. By then, it will be about five months away before the election. So far, about 16 political parties are going to be participating in the...

President Bola Tinubu’s Two Years of Resolute Reforms in a Tenuous Republic

“No economic rebound is sustainable without national unity.” —Sir Paul Chukwuma  A close confidant once remarked, during the crescendo of the 2023 general elections, that it would take a “madman” to aspire to lead Nigeria at such a perilous juncture. His words were less hyperbole and more diagnosis: Nigeria, at that time, represented the archetype of a “wicked problem”; a multidimensional crisis with no easy resolution and several painful trade-offs. To him, the presidency was...

Over 220,000 Residents Benefit From State Health Insurance Scheme, Kogi Govt

The Kogi State Government has said that 220,495 citizens have enrolled under its Health Insurance Scheme, a landmark achievement aimed at making healthcare more accessible and affordable across the state, in a significant stride toward achieving universal health coverage. This was disclosed in a press statement on Wednesday issued by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, stressing that the scheme, which is driven by the Kogi State Health Insurance...

CREDICORP Commences Nationwide Cultural Reorientation Campaign In Kano

The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has kicked off nationwide Cultural Reorientation Programme, with a landmark market activation event held on Wednesday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. CREDICORP, which was established under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is a national institution working to democratise access to consumer credit for hardworking Nigerians. The Corporation enables Nigerians to acquire essential goods and services, such as locally assembled vehicles, solar solutions, and...

We’re Stronger, Better As Community, ECOWAS, President Says

…Seeks Recommitment Of Member States The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),  Omar Alieu Touray has said that the regional body is stronger together as a community. He also urged member states to recommit themselves to strengthening the regional body. Touray, in his welcome address during the celebration of the 50 years anniversary of the Commission in Lagos on Wednesday, outlined the various achievements recorded as a body. He said, “In...

Tinubu Marks 2 Years in Office, Says Economic Reforms Are Working

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration has made “undeniable progress” in stabilising the economy, improving national security, and laying a solid foundation for long-term growth, as he marks the second anniversary of his presidency. In a national address released through the State House on Wednesday, 29 May 2025, President Tinubu praised the resilience of Nigerians and defended his administration’s tough economic decisions, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign...

Military: ISWAP, Boko Haram Getting External Help

The commander leading the fight against insurgency in the North East region says foreign mercenaries are now playing a dangerous role in strengthening Boko Haram and ISWAP. Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, who oversees Operation Hadin Kai, dropped the bombshell during an interaction with defence correspondents on a media tour in Maiduguri on Wednesday. He revealed that four Pakistani nationals have been arrested for allegedly running arms for the terrorists, describing the arrest as “instructive”. “The...

Debt May Exceed ₦180T as Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval for New Loan

…Presidency Clarifies Tinubu’s Medium-Term Borrowing Plan Nigeria’s total debt may soon climb above ₦180 trillion, following President Bola Tinubu’s request to the National Assembly for approval of a borrowing plan covering both foreign and domestic loans worth ₦34.15 trillion. In separate letters sent to the Senate and House of Representatives, the President asked lawmakers to endorse a borrowing arrangement that includes over $21.5 billion in external loans and a domestic bond of ₦757.9 billion to...

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