Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has flagged off the construction of the Abuja Leadership Centre of Excellence in Public Governance at the University of Abuja. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Architect Sonny Echono, conducted the foundation stone laying for the project alongside the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) who intend to sit the examination in Ekiti State. In a statement issued by the Board’s spokesman, Dr Fabian Benjamin, explained that the suspension was...
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, 52 days after the conclusion of the last written paper. Announcing the release in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that candidates were examined in...
The Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday arraigned the immediate Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz, for terrorism financing, aiding and abetting terrorism, as well as for the illegal possession of firearms. Malami and his son were arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik...
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a formidable political force in the country and not a charity organisation. Wike made the remarks at the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja on Monday night. While...
Organised labour unions and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have reached an agreement that has led to the immediate resumption of duties by workers affected by the recent industrial action in Abuja. The resolution was communicated through a circular issued on Tuesday to all...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its National Convention in Abuja. The decision was taken at the 105th meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party, held on Monday,...
Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air Command (TAC), Air Vice Marshal MC Ekwueme, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force (NAF’s) commitment to sustaining decisive and relentless air operations against terrorist elements. Air Vice Marshal Ekwueme stated this on Monday during his maiden operational visit to Nigerian Air Force Base...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has helped the Ebonyi State Police Command track and arrest the Coordinator, Amasiri Development Centre, Afikpo, Mr Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, and two traditional rulers ,in connection with the recent beheading of four persons in Edda Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. SP Joshua...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has raised security concerns over a planned peaceful protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT Council, scheduled for Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, warning that the demonstration could be hijacked by criminal elements. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the FCT Police...
National Industrial Court has restrained the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and three other parties from embarking on any form of strike or protest within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice Emmanuel Subilim issued the interim order while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by...
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested ten individuals suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin – Ogbomosho axis. They were arrested on Sunday, February 1, 2026, following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in parts...
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, SAN, has commended the outstanding performance of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in the discharge of his mandate as Governor of Adamawa State. The PDP National Chairman made this remark at the public presentation of the book “Fintiri: The Man...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has described his working relationship with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, as a model of cooperative governance anchored on shared vision and commitment to the welfare of the people. The Governor said the collaboration between the National Assembly...
Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for his commitment to supporting initiatives capable of reviving the state’s industrial base. Prof. Ahmed gave the commendation in a letter of appreciation to the governor for attending the university’s...
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on February 2, 2026 fixed February 10, 2026 for the cross examination of a former acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Nwabuoku on a nine-count amended charge,...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants were being coerced to participate in its ongoing electronic membership registration, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morkathe ruling...
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), H.E. Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has been appointed Chairman of the 73-member Central Coordination Committee for the 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), H.E....