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Atiku Abubakar Slams Senate for Rejecting Real-Time Transmission of Election Results

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Senate’s decision to reject the real-time electronic transmission of election results, saying it undermines transparency and public trust in Nigeria’s democracy. The Senate, during consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, rejected proposals...

Gunmen Kill Nearly 200 in Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina States as Security Forces Hunt Attackers

Gunmen have killed nearly 200 people in Kwara and Katsina states, officials and residents confirmed, as survivors buried the dead and security forces launched manhunts for the attackers. In Kwara, at least 170 people were killed when gunmen stormed the...

Lagos Sports Commission Partners with British Cycling for Knowledge Exchange and Skill Transfer

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has strengthened its international sports development initiatives through a high-level engagement with British Cycling, aimed at knowledge exchange and skill transfer. The British delegation, led by Sport and Participation Director Amy Gardner, met with...

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Explore Housing Investment Partnerships at RFF 2026

As part of Nigeria’s investor engagement at the 2026 Real Estate Future Forum (RFF 2026) in Riyadh, Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ahmed Dangiwa held a high-level bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs...

Air Marshal Aneke Commissions Modern Housing, Sports Complex for NAF Personnel in Lagos

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has inaugurated new accommodation and a multipurpose sports complex for Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel at 055 NAFCAMP, Legico Barracks, Victoria Island, Lagos. The facilities include two blocks of...

Rivers Landlord Arrested for Removing Tenant’s Roof, Pregnant Woman and Children Exposed

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a Ghanaian landlord, Frimpong Samuel, for allegedly removing the roof of his tenant’s apartment, Mr. Anozie Tochukwu, in Obio/Akpor LGA. The incident occurred at No. 7 Chief Chike Street, NTA Road, Mgbuoba, after...

Wike Defends FG Housing Projects for Judges, Denies Allegations of Influence

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that the Federal Government’s ongoing housing projects for the judiciary are meant to influence judges, describing such allegations as unfounded. Wike spoke on Thursday in Abuja after inspecting...

Osinbajo Urges Infrastructure-First Approach to Solve Nigeria’s Housing Crisis

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has called on governments at all levels to adopt an infrastructure-first approach to housing delivery, stressing that Nigeria’s housing crisis stems from weak political will and institutional failures rather than a lack of...

Nigeria’s 20 Million Housing Gap Demands Urgent Reform, Ashiru Warns

Chairman of Odua Investment Company Limited, Bimbo Ashiru, has urged federal and state authorities to introduce stronger housing policies and deepen public-private partnerships to tackle Nigeria’s estimated 20 million housing deficit. Ashiru made the call in Lagos at the Wemabod...

Soaring Rents Are Forcing Nigerians Out of Major Cities

Nigeria’s largest cities are pricing out the very people who keep them running. In Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and other urban centres, rent increases have accelerated beyond wage growth. Landlords raise prices sharply. Estate agents impose multiple fees. Families struggle...
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Tobi Amusan Eyes Third African Hurdles Gold at Accra Championships

Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, will begin her quest for a third African women’s 100 metres hurdles title...
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