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Stakeholders raise concerns over vandalism, poor management For the 189th time in six years, Nigeria has recorded yet another train derailment, casting a dark shadow over the country’s ambitious rail modernisation drive that has already consumed more than $7.3 billion in borrowed funds. Barely three days after resuming operations, the Warri–Itakpe passenger train derailed on Saturday evening, reigniting concerns about safety, maintenance, and the sustainability of Nigeria’s debt-funded transport infrastructure. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident, saying two out of seven coaches on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) derailed at about 7:30 p.m. near Agbor, Delta State. The…

All Progressives Congress League of Professionals (ALP) has blamed what it described as “desperate politicians” for the ultimatum issued against the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, asking him to resign within two weeks. The post Yilwatda: APC blames ‘desperate politicians’ for resignation call appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

In what could mark a major shift in Taraba State’s political alignments, leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed support for the defection of Governor Agbu Kefas from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The show of solidarity came at the weekend during a meeting held at the Jalingo residence of Danladi Baido, which brought together a broad coalition of APC leaders, including the party chairman, APC Youth Forum, Concerned Citizens, APC Like Minds, and party elders from across the state’s 16 local councils and two development zones. The gathering, as reported by The Guardian, was aimed at reaffirming loyalty…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to instruct the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to remove the “illegal occupant” of the office of the National Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The group expressed concern over the alleged disregard for the law by Mr Musiliu Akinsanya, former Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Management Committee, who has continued to act as the national president of the NURTW despite court rulings against…

Two major Bitcoin holders have moved large sums of BTC to exchanges in recent days, stirring unease among traders and fueling speculation of renewed selling pressure. On-chain data from Lookonchain shows that BitcoinOG (1011short) has deposited about 13,000 BTC worth $1.48b to Kraken since Oct. 1, while early adopter Owen Gunden has transferred 3,265 BTC worth $364.5m to Kraken since Oct. 21.The timing of these transfers, which comes as Bitcoin trades near $108,000, has sparked speculation about potential profit-taking or short positioning by long-time holders. Analysts caution that deposits do not confirm immediate sales, but often precede heightened market activity…

Agency As Lagos continues to battle environmental challenges associated with its rapid urbanisation, residents across the state have raised concerns over its worsening air quality, largely attributed to indiscriminate waste burning, vehicular emissions, and poor sanitation practices. They disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos. NAN reports that from Ikorodu to Sasha, Oshodi to Alagbado, among others, fumes from refuse fires, exhaust pipes, and industrial discharges hang in the air, posing serious threats to public health and the environment. A civil servant and resident of Ikorodu, Mrs Itunu Dada, told NAN that…

Director-General, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to partnering with the Federal Government and stakeholders in implementing migration reforms that will engender dignity and economic growth. Oyerinde stated this during the Stakeholders’ Sensitisation Workshop on Expatriate Quota Reform, New Visa Regime and Post-Amnesty Programme held in Kano State. According to him, the Association remains committed to fostering an economy where law, enterprise, and opportunity coexist. He noted that the Association was open to collaborating with stakeholders to transform the post-amnesty process into a model of structured inclusion, turning compliance into confidence and sustainable development…

Should he win the polls in June, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State would be the first helmsman to have a straight two-term governorship streak in the South-West state that is notorious for hating incumbency. In this interview with AYODELE AFOLABI, Oyebanji, among other issues, shares his strategy of respecting predecessors and serving the people. How did the Ekiti chapter of APC agree to a consensus arrangement to pick you as its sole governorship candidate? This is the first time such will happen. That was historic. In the 29-year history of our state, no democratically elected government has ever accomplished…

Damagum will go like Ayu, Fayose declares Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, yesterday decried the Abuja Federal High Court’s ruling that halted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention earlier scheduled for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. He spoke just as a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to intervene over the ruling by Justice Olabode Omotosho that stopped the party’s elective National Convention. He warned Nigerians to be conscious of a surreptitious agenda by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose a one-party…

The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, CFA, has convened the first edition of the Government–Private Sector (GPS) Dialogue Series– a landmark forum designed to bridge the communication gap between government and enterprise, and to align national economic reforms with the realities of everyday business. The maiden edition, themed Finance and SME Growth Roundtable,” held at Radisson Blu, Ikeja, brought together captains of industry, federal agency heads, market leaders, and key Lagos State officials. It marks the beginning of a structured and continuous dialogue between policymakers and Nigeria’s private sector, starting with the vibrant trading and entrepreneurial community…