Across the world, modern cities are increasingly embracing the concept of multimodal transportation systems, an integrated approach that combines buses, rail, non-motorised mobility and alternative energy transport into one coordinated urban network. From London to Dubai, from Lagos to Kigali, city planners now understand that no single transport system can efficiently serve growing urban populations. Efficient cities depend on interconnected mobility systems that reduce congestion, improve productivity and enhance quality of life. Kaduna is gradually positioning itself within this modern urban thinking. The administration of Governor Uba Sani is determined…
Read MoreIMF urges Nigeria to tax fuel, telecoms to boost revenue
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Nigeria introduce taxes on fuel products and telecommunications services to raise government revenue, according to its 2026 Article IV Consultation report – even as Nigerians protest a worsening standard of living amid widespread insurgency. The IMF called for measures including raising the VAT rate, extending VAT to fuel, and introducing telecom excise duties, while cautioning that timing must account for rising poverty and food insecurity, and that cash transfer systems must first be in place. Both proposals face strong headwinds. A previous…
Read MoreBandits kill 17 farmers in Zamfara
…As Amnesty Int’l slams FG over insecurity No fewer than 17 farmers have been reportedly killed by suspected bandits following an attack on farmlands in Goron-Namaye community of Maradun local government area of Zamfara State, according to Amnesty International Nigeria. The human rights organisation, which disclosed the incident in a statement posted on its verified 𝕏 handle, said the attack occurred on Friday, June 12, 2026, when armed bandits stormed farmlands in the area, killing farmers and leaving several others injured. “On Friday 12 June 2026, bandits invaded farmlands at…
Read MoreOndo: Bandits kidnap traditional ruler, shoot wife during palace attack
Suspected bandits have abducted Oba Adeniyi Adelana, the traditional ruler of Odo-Oriya community in Owo local government area of Ondo state. The monarch, the Baale of Ode Oriya Village, was reportedly abducted on Saturday night, when gunmen invaded his palace. Spokesperson of the Ondo Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement. He said the monarch’s wife sustained a gunshot injury during the attack and is receiving treatment. According to the Police, the incident occurred at about 8:05 pm when approximately six armed men stormed the residence of…
Read MoreFCT: Brother chains sister for 4yrs over business dispute
A woman has been rescued from alleged captivity in the Mpape area of Maitama Extension, Abuja, after reportedly spending four years chained inside a locked room by her brother following a dispute over a business venture. According to eyewitnesses, the woman and her brother had jointly established a cement business. However, a disagreement allegedly arose over ownership and profits, leading to claims that the brother declared her mentally unstable and confined her in order to prevent her from asserting her stake in the enterprise. The shocking situation reportedly came to…
Read MoreSERAP sues NNPCL over alleged ₦5.9bn rebranding cost
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over its alleged failure to account for about ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1248/2026, was filed last week at the Federal High Court in Abuja. SERAP is seeking an order of mandamus to compel the NNPCL to account for the funds allegedly spent on the rebranding exercise. According to SERAP, the NNPC reportedly paid ₦2.9 billion for incorporation expenses…
Read MoreKemi Badenoch slams Nigerian leaders over power crisis
…Cites “stupid public policy” Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, has launched a blistering critique against Nigerian political leadership, citing the country’s persistent lack of electricity despite its massive crude oil wealth as a prime example of how “stupid public policy” can ruin a nation. Speaking in a published interview yesterday, the British politician used her experience of growing up in Nigeria during the military dictatorships of the 1980s and 1990s to warn Western nations against aggressive state control over energy sectors. Badenoch argued that natural…
Read More“Negotiating with terrorists is illegal, attracts 20-yr jail term” – Falana to FG, Govs.
Prominent human rights advocate, Femi Falana has strongly condemned the Federal and State governments for negotiating with and rewarding terrorists, declaring the practice entirely illegal. Delivering the keynote address titled: ‘Rising Under Pressure-Human Rights in an era of insecurity, Economic Strain & Democratic Uncertainty’, at the Amnesty International’s Second Annual General Meeting in Abuja at the weekend, Falana warned that government officials are committing a grave offense under Nigerian law by holding talks with insurgents. He noted that it is public knowledge officials of the Federal Government and some state…
Read MoreGowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan celebrate Abdulsalami’s autobiography launch
…Hail his democratic legacy Nigeria’s political elite, elder statesmen, traditional rulers and top government officials yesterday converged in Abuja to celebrate former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, as three books chronicling his life, leadership and contributions to peace-building were unveiled in commemoration of his 84th birthday. Among the dignitaries at the event were former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Other notable attendees included former Vice Presidents Namadi Sambo and Yemi Osinbajo,…
Read More“Only God can end Nigeria’s insecurity” – Matawalle
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, says only God can ultimately bring an end to Nigeria’s insecurity challenges. Nigeria is witnessing a resurgence of insecurity, with killings and abductions across parts of the country, including recent incidents in Oyo and Borno, between May 15 and 17. Recall that gunmen attacked three schools in Oriire local government area of Oyo State and abducted 39 students and seven teachers. In Borno, armed groups attacked schools in Mussa, Askira-Uba local government area, abducting 42 pupils. Speaking in an interview yesterday, Matawalle…
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