FEC Approves $2.99 Billion for Rail Projects in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved contracts worth $2.99 billion for three major rail projects in Lagos, Kano, and Kaduna states. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, announced the decision after a FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, describing the projects as […]

Catholic Church Raided: Blessed Sacrament Taken by Hoodlums In Owerri

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Hoodlums have invaded the Chapel of Adoration at St Mulumba Catholic Parish, Owerri, in Imo State, carting away the Blessed Sacrament. According to the statement by the Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, Rev. Fr Patrick Mbarah, he said that the hoodlums who broke into the Chapel of Adoration at St […]

FG Approves N548.98bn for Carter Bridge Demolition, Reconstruction 

The project scope includes an extension of the bridge’s length from 1.525 kilometres to 1.93 kilometres, incorporating a new flyover ramp designed to alleviate traffic congestion at the bridge’s exit. The new structure will also feature two dual navigational waterways of 105 metres each. 

2027: Kogi PDP Endorses Automatic Ticket for Natasha

The Kogi State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has ratified an automatic ticket for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the party’s sole candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election. The decision was taken on Thursday, April 30, 2026, during a meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Lokoja, where […]

INEC Schedules June 20 for By-Elections in Six States

The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed June 20, 2026, for by-elections to fill vacant legislative seats across six states, aligning the exercise with the already scheduled Ekiti State governorship election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced this on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Abuja during a ceremony to welcome a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, […]