Nigerians Criticize Government’s Decision to Reinstate Old National Anthem as Misplaced Priority

The government’s decision to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem has sparked a range of reactions among Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 on Wednesday, reinstating the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” and replacing “Arise, O Compatriots.” The former anthem was used from 1960, when Nigeria gained independence until... Read More

Court Clears Miyetti Allah President of Terrorism Charges

On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja discharged Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, from an alleged terrorism charge filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the discharge following an oral application by the AGF’s counsel, Aderonke Imana, who moved to withdraw the three-count charge.... Read More

The Urgent Need for a Second Runway at Abuja Airport – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the Federal Government has initiated the construction of a second runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. During a ministerial press briefing on Monday in Abuja, marking President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office, Keyamo emphasized the prolonged controversies and delays the... Read More

NNPC Shuts Down 122 Illegal Refineries and Seals Fuel Station

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has uncovered 122 illegal oil refining sites in the past week across the Niger Delta region. The NNPCL announced that a filling station in Akwa Ibom State was sealed for selling illegally refined fuel to motorists. According to a documentary released by NNPCL on Tuesday, 65 illegal... Read More

Report Identifies Lekki, Oshodi, and Apapa as Top Crime Hotspots

The Lagos State Justice Reform Summit on Tuesday revealed critical crime statistics and comprehensive reform plans aimed at overhauling the state’s criminal justice system. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos High Court presented the data and outlined the proposed changes at the two-day summit held by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice in Ikeja.... Read More