The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to renovate and upgrade the IBB International Golf and Country Club to international standard. Wike made the announcement during a visit to the club in Abuja on Saturday, where he assessed the facilities. “It is...
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Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta has destroyed a dump site used for illegal refining activities at Obotebe Community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. According to the Commander of NNS Delta, Commodore Abdulazeez Zubairu, the site was uncovered by Navy personnel on Thursday and subsequently destroyed. “The exercise...
President Bola Tinubu has officially received Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom into the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring the governor of stronger support to deliver democracy dividends to the people of Akwa Ibom. The ceremony, held in Uyo, was attended by several high-profile politicians, including the Senate President,...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reassured that the Nigerian Army will bring to justice the perpetrators of the recent killings in Benue, Plateau, and other parts of the country. Oluyede made this known during a media chat in Akure, Ondo State, where he...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Worried by the continued unprovoked killings in Nigeria and especially in the North Central states, a group under the auspices of the Middle Belt Indigenous Christian Ministers Forum (MBCMF), has condemned the act, calling it senseless tragedies. The chairman of the forum, Archbishop Cephas Okwori, in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, to assess the security situation in the region following a recent Boko Haram terrorist attack on a naval base. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the attack killed scores of...
The recent town hall meeting on peace and security in Borno State, organized by News Central, marked a significant milestone in citizen engagement. This initiative provided a platform for citizens to voice concerns, hold leaders accountable, and shape decision-making processes. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s attendance was a notable highlight,...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned the recent suicide attack carried out by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Konduga Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred yesterday around 10:00 pm, targeted a night fish market, killing 12 people and leaving 18 others injured. Zulum, in a statement by...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- A coalition of prominent politicians opposed to President Bola Tinubu led administration has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The application, dated June 19, 2025, was received by INEC on June...
Suspected herdsmen wreaked havoc on Juwan and Manja communities in Plateau State, killing 13 people, mostly children and the elderly, and setting houses ablaze. The attacks, which occurred on Thursday, have left residents traumatized and fearful for their safety. In Juwan, Tangur District of Bokkos Local Government Area, 10...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Kaduna State Police Command has clarified a viral video showing a young APC supporter attempting to access a restricted area during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Kaduna. According to the Command’s spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, the individual in the video is Umar Mohammed, a mentally...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja- The Naira has appreciated against the US dollar at the official market, trading at N1,547.36 to a dollar. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Naira gained N2.05, representing a 0.13% increase compared to Thursday’s rate of N1,549.41. This gain marks...
The Nigerian stock market continued its bullish trend on Friday, ending the week with N175 billion gain. Market capitalisation rose by N175 billion, or 0.24 per cent, to close at N74.533 trillion, up from N74.358 trillion recorded on Thursday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 277.09 points, or...
Flamengo produced a stunning comeback to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup Group D match on Friday. After falling behind to Pedro Neto’s early goal, the Brazilian side rallied to score three unanswered goals, with Bruno Henrique and Danilo netting in quick succession before Wallace Yan sealed...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim injunction restraining the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from taking any further action in the River Park Estate dispute. The court’s decision came after the developers of the estate, JonahCapital Ltd...
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has sounded the alarm over the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, warning that it risks spiraling out of control and igniting a catastrophic fire that no one can contain. In an urgent plea to the UN Security Council, Guterres called for de-escalation,...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has taken a significant step to strengthen security in the North Central region by delivering critical combat enablers and deploying an additional 300 troops to boost manpower under Operation “Whirl Stroke”. This move is aimed at reinforcing security and operational...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended officers of the Nigeria Formed Police Unit (NFPU) for their outstanding performance, professionalism, and dedication while serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The officers, deployed from 16th October 2023...
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his efforts in developing Abuja into a world-class capital city. The President made this commendation while inaugurating the first phase of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) in Abuja, a project that is...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has promised to provide critical infrastructure in Wassa District to facilitate the relocation of Apo Mechanic traders and dealers. Wike made this commitment while inaugurating a committee to oversee the relocation process. “It’s been promise on promise since 2011...