Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has renewed his call on governments at all levels to prioritise the reconstruction and maintenance of existing roads and critical infrastructure instead of embarking on new projects that, according to him, do little to address the daily challenges faced by Nigerians....
By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed his commitment to conducting a peaceful campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, while urging all stakeholders to work towards ensuring free, fair and credible polls. Atiku gave the assurance on Monday after receiving a delegation from the Savanna Centre for Diplomacy,...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President Bukola Saraki have congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a symbol of wisdom, unity and peaceful leadership whose influence has continued to strengthen Nigeria. The two prominent political...
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Dr. Cyril Tsenyil, on behalf of the Governing Board, Management and Staff of the Commission, congratulated the Executive Director, Projects, Princess Ajanah, on her appointment as Secretary, Welfare, Morale and Support of the APC Presidential Campaign...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), the veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter, following his demise. The president in a statement on Monday by his media aide, described Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as a distinguished artiste whose career spanned...
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have commenced investigations into the activities of one Raheem Abiodun Wasiu, an alleged serial fraudster, for an alleged case of fraud to the tune of $12,000 (Twelve Thousand United States Dollars). Wasiu, 38, was arrested...
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has warned that traditional rulers who fail to maintain peace in their communities risk losing their certificates of recognition, declaring that his administration will not tolerate violence capable of threatening the state’s security, tourism and economic growth. The governor issued the warning on...
Nigerian military has rescued six kidnapped victims and recovered ₦800,000 stolen from them after troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA foiled a kidnap operation along the Dandume–Sheme Road in Katsina State. The Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed the...
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has called on African nations to strengthen their industrial capacity, describing it as a critical foundation for sustainable security, economic resilience and regional stability. Jonathan made the submission on Monday while delivering the graduation lecture for Course 34 of the National Defence College (NDC) at...
Cross River State Police Command has intensified efforts to apprehend Emmanuel Etim, who is wanted in connection with the alleged murder of his mother, Mrs. Atim Etim, after reportedly setting her ablaze over accusations of witchcraft in Akamkpa Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah,...
Geregu Power Plc has confirmed the payment of the eighth coupon and part of the principal due under its N40.08 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond. The company disclosed this in a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on August 20, and signed by its company secretary, StructureHQ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has opened a new funding pathway for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, directing that all cleared and unencumbered funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, be channelled to the Fund to strengthen its long-term financial sustainability and expand access to tertiary...
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have disrupted an alleged logistics operation by notorious terrorist kingpin Shehu Bagewaye after intercepting three disassembled canoes reportedly procured to aid the movement of his fighters through riverine communities in Zamfara State. The Media Information Officer of Joint Task...
Nigerian Navy has intensified its campaign against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, recovering 103,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) from three illegal refining sites uncovered in Rivers State. Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen...
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Thirty people died in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, on Sunday when a mound of rubbish in a landfill collapsed before dawn onto neighbouring homes following heavy rains, the government said. Six others were seriously injured in the 2:00 am (0200 GMT) incident in the Bbessia district’s Dar-es-salam neighbourhood on the...
Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, government officials,...
Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the newly constituted All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, describing it as a gathering of individuals seeking to preserve a system he blamed for the country’s economic and social challenges. In a statement released on Sunday, Kwankwaso said the...
Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued a 32-year-old kidnapped hostage, Oboharekpe Muhammed David, following a coordinated search-and-rescue operation by police operatives and other security agencies in South-Ibie. The command’s spokesman, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Benin. ASP Ikoedem said...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stepped up its air operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality across the North-West by reinforcing its air presence in Sokoto State to support ongoing joint military operations. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director of Public...