Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its onslaught against violent crimes with the arrest of a notorious kidnapper and cultist. The command said one Ubong Michael, 30, also known as Ubong Boy from Ikot Aka who had long been on the Its wanted list...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo
Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disbursed over ₦5 billion to 518 communities across Nigeria under the School-Based Management Committee–School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP), as part of efforts to strengthen basic education delivery and tackle the challenge of out-of-school children. Speaking at the national flag-off of the 2025 SBMC-SIP implementation...
Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has commended Governor Uba Sani for approving the release of N4.289 billion for the payment of gratuities, death benefits and accrued rights, describing the move as a clear demonstration of commitment to retirees’ welfare. In a letter jointly signed...
Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday arraigned former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State for allegedly intercepting the phone conversations of the telephone line of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufai, who was arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja on...
Ibom Air has announced the appointment of Captain Banjana Bailor as its new Director of Flight Operations as part of positioning for international routes. Bailor brings over 40 years of aviation experience and more than 20,000 flying hours to his new role. He joins Ibom Air with a distinguished...
Plateau State Government has filed terrorism-related charges against five suspects over the March 2026 killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, with four of them arraigned before the state High Court. The defendants—Isa Umar Ibrahim, Auwalu Abubakar (also known as Auwalu Dogo), Musa Abubakar Ibrahim (alias Yaroro),...
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving N68 billion operational support to the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP). The Emergency Plant project, initiated in 2021 as a presidential intervention, was a critical response to the prolonged power outage caused by insurgents...
Lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency in Borno State, Hon. Dr. Midala Usman Balami, has expressed deep sympathy to the families of 11 victims, including four vigilantes, killed during a recent Boko Haram attack on Pubagu village in Askira-Uba Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, April 21,...
Plateau State government on Thursday arraigned four suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the April 2026 killings in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North LGA of the state. The matter was, however, adjourned till April 30. Justices Danladi Longden and Gegeliah Fwomyon, who presided over...
Fresh controversy has trailed the appointment of Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi as substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) with growing scrutiny centred not on his personality, but on the legality of the process that produced him. The dispute revolves around an alleged breach of clearly defined eligibility...
A student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) John Arum, has regained his freedom after spending weeks in captivity following his abduction along the notorious Jos–Kaduna highway, a route increasingly associated with kidnappings and armed attacks. Arum, an indigene of Plateau State, was kidnapped while travelling to Kaduna, in...
The Philippines perya has long been celebrated for its ability to unite communities through lively entertainment. For decades, traditional fairs have been synonymous with vibrant rides, enticing food stalls, and carnival games that bring a festive mood to any gathering. Among the array of attractions, perya games, especially the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday restated the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting Nigerian workers from economic shocks, workplace injuries and uncertainty after retirement. He made the remarks at the opening of the ISSA 2026 West Africa Seminar in Abuja, themed “Improving inclusiveness and accessibility of social security services...
Federal Government has unveiled a set of emergency measures to cushion the impact of soaring aviation fuel prices on airline operators, as concerns mount over possible disruptions to flight services across the country. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the intervention on Wednesday following an extended...
Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce to drive grassroots development and accelerate socio-economic improvements across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. The initiative, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will deploy community-driven interventions tailored to local needs, with each ward engaging a verified...
Advocacy for consumer rights in the banking sector recorded a major boost today with a judgement by a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissing, in its entirety, a suit by UBA Plc seeking to contest the jurisdiction of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). In its ruling,...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has released its official timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, in line with Nigeria’s electoral guidelines. The announcement, contained in a statement signed by the party’s National...
Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector by strengthening collaboration with the United Kingdom to expand access to world-class education, enhance skills development, and attract international investment. This was highlighted during a visit by a delegation from the UK Department for Business and Trade to...
NNPC Foundation Limited/Gte, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd. has won the CSR Champion Award (Health) 2025 instituted by the Independent Newspapers. The award was presented during the Silver Jubilee edition of the Independent Newspapers Awards, themed “Game Changers: Breaking Barriers and Shaping Tomorrow,” held at...
NNPC Limited, through its Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Division, in collaboration with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sonatrach, the Algerian National Oil Company, for cooperation in research, development and innovation. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday...