Tag: Government
FG CALLS FIRST WITNESS IN CASE AGAINST INFLUENCER ACCUSED OF INCITING SOLDIERS
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 26, 2026 The Federal Government has commenced the prosecution of social media influencer, Chidiebere Mark, popularly known as “Justice Crack”, by calling its first witness in the ongoing trial over allegations of inciting members of the armed forces against constituted authority.Mark was initially arraigned on May 4 by the Department of…
Illegal Mining: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Mining Site, Trucks, Lithium Stones to FG
LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 25, 2026 Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of properties recovered from Chinese nationals and Nigerians involved in illegal mining activities in Ogun State to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The ruling, delivered on Friday, May 22, 2026, affected assets…
BREAKING: Pantami Withdraws From APC Governorship Primaries, Citing Protest Over Electoral Process Infringements
Gombe, Nigeria — May 20, 2026 Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Gombe State, citing alleged violations of the Electoral Act 2026. Pantami announced his decision amid growing concerns over what he described as infringements in the conduct of…
Nigeria–UK Collaboration on Freedom of Religion and National Unity
Abuja, Nigeria – May 19, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting freedom of religion, peaceful coexistence, and national unity through strengthened collaboration with the United Kingdom.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this during a high-level engagement involving representatives of the Nigerian and British governments focused…
FEC Approves Council for Award and Use of Honorary Degrees in Nigerian Universities
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of a National Research and Innovation Development Fund, alongside the creation of a Council for the Award and Use of Honorary Degrees in Nigerian universities. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents on resolutions reached during…
Afenifere Appoints Oba Oladipo Olaitan as New Leader, Pledges Commitment to Restructuring and Unity
Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State – The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has announced the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as its new leader. The decision was made during the group’s monthly general meeting held at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The meeting, attended by delegates from the six South-West…