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Zainab Abioye Akmode Transport Limited has threatened to initiate contempt and defamation proceedings against the Ogun State Government over a press release that allegedly described the company as an “unapproved” motorcycle organization operating in the state. The threat was contained in a letter dated September 1, 2026 from the lawyers of the firm, Bolarinwa Odeyale & Co., addressed to the …

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Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended the inclusion of individuals under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in political campaign structures, arguing that investigations do not deprive anyone of their right to poll. Wike made the remarks in a media conference he held on Wednesday, which was broadcast on Channels Television, amidst the controversy surrounding the …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has released the September 2026 monthly energy limits for the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), the caps that determine how much electricity can be billed to unmetered customers, based on what their feeders actually consumed in August. Published under Ordinance NERC/307/2022, the methodology governing monthly energy limits for unmetered customers of Nigeria’s electricity distribution …

The House of Representatives has cleared the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, of any involvement in the activities of the President’s Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), following preliminary findings by an ad hoc committee investigating the controversy. Lawmakers said evidence obtained during the investigation showed that Gbajabiamila did not authorize or approve of the establishment or activities of the …

Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth Development and Sports, Sainna Buba, has officially withdrawn his controversial threat to “whack” those who refuse to support the All Progressives Congress, APC, and apologized to residents of the state and the public at large. Buba came under fire after a video emerged showing him making statements saying that those who support the …

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged Presidential Council for Promoting Foreign Intervention (PFIPC) uncovered 12 organizations, operating approximately 58 bank accounts. The accounts, the report revealed, were directly or indirectly linked to the self-proclaimed Director General of the PFIPC, Adeniyi Adeyemi. The committee also exonerated the president’s chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, from allegations that he …

The Federal Government is committed to supporting the efforts of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to unlock the region’s mineral potential and promote sustainable mining. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made the commitment when a delegation of the SSDC, led by its Director General, Usoro Offiong Akpabio, visited the ministry in Abuja. Alake said the partnership aligns …

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has convened an emergency meeting of the State Security Council to review recent security challenges and strengthen efforts aimed at protecting lives and property across the state. The meeting held on Wednesday at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, brought together the Deputy Governor, heads of security and law enforcement agencies, Gbong Gwom Jos, …

Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced that it will close its operations in Nigeria, bringing its years of service in the country to an end from September 2, 2026. The company communicated the decision to its drivers on Wednesday, informing them that they would no longer be able to accept ride requests from riders through the Uber app after the …