Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that political associates must stand firmly by the family of late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, announcing a N500 million support fund by the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition to sustain his legacy. Speaking at a Night of Tribute...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt
Nigeria Police Force has dismissed as false a viral video circulating on social media alleging an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, assuring residents that no such incident occurred. In a press statement issued on Friday by the Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, the Force...
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire & Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has commenced the first batch of the 2026 promotion exercise for officers on the ranks of Deputy Controllers/Comptrollers/Commandants and Controllers/Comptrollers/Commandants. The Secretary to the Board, Maj Gen A M Jibrin (Rtd), urged officers participating in the promotion examination to...
The appointment of the incumbent Executive Director of the Commonwealth Handball Association (CHA), Barrister Terence Vembe, as a member of the International Handball Federation Arbitration Tribunal, has been greeted with excitement in Nigeria. One of the first reactions came from the President and Members of the Handball Federation of...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening security situation following the reported directive by the United States Embassy in Nigeria to evacuate its staff, describing the development as a troubling signal for the country’s future and investment climate. Obi made the remarks in...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed a notice of appeal before the Court of Appeal, Lagos seeking the setting aside of the judgment of Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos acquitting and discharging a former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, April 9, 2026 arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation at an internet fraud academy, situated in Becki Estate, Karu, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The suspects, comprising two kingpins and interns, were nabbed while undergoing internet fraud...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. The President also expressed heartfelt condolences to the military and the families...
Nigerian Government has noted the recent U.S. advisory authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its embassy in Abuja, describing it as a precautionary measure based on internal protocols. It reassured Nigerians and international partners that public institutions remain fully operational, with no disruption to governance, economic activity, or...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has inaugurated a high-level technical committee to critically review the proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project; an initiative that aims at revolutionising Nigeria’s infrastructure, bolstering economic growth and positioning the nation as a key...
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, today received a distinguished delegation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation according to a statement by the Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, comprised prominent...
United States Embassy (U.S.) Abuja has suspended all visa appointments, advising affected applicants to monitor their emails for information regarding rescheduled dates. In a notice shared via the embassy X handle @USinNigeria on Thursday, the embassy stated that visa applicants should expect further communication directly through official channels. The...
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has began membership drive with an electronic registration targeting no fewer than 4 million new members. The process geared towards strengthening PDP’s visibility and admissibility ahead of the general elections, entails that both old and...
Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Hospital Management Board (HMB), Borno State, has praised Governor Babagana Zulum for what it described as comprehensive reforms and sustained investment in the state’s health sector. The association’s stance was expressed during a press conference led by its State Chairman, Dr. Musa Karaji Modu,...
The University of Jos has confirmed that two of its students were killed while three other members of the institution sustained injuries during the violence that followed the March 29 attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos. Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Tanko Ishaya, disclosed this during a press...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, for establishing the Kaduna State Council on Skills, describing the initiative as a benchmark for sub-national governments across the country. The commendation was conveyed in a letter by the National Council on Skills (NCS), following its recent session...
Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that all candidates who registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now proceed to print their Examination Notification Slips. The examination is scheduled to commence from Thursday, 16th April 2026. Spokesman of the Board, Dr Fabian Benjamin, announced...
We can’t be acting like nothing is happening. The US orders its Embassy Staff and family in the US to leave Nigeria immediately based on security concerns. Same yesterday, President Donald J. Trump posted on his Truth Social that Nigeria was behind the fake news on his comments...
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has received his Certificate of Return along with other members of the APC National Working Committee (NWC) at the party’s National Headquarters. The ceremony, which took place after the conclusion of the APC 2026 National Convention, was conducted...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has conveyed optimism that the Ibom Deepsea port project, initiated by previous administrations to expand the economic base of Akwa Ibom State, will be realised. The seaport, which has a natural draught, has been on the drawing board since 2016 but has yet...