By MARTHA AGAS, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On Sept. 11, a Federal High Court in Abuja convicted and sentenced Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a or Abbas Mukhtar, a commander of the Ansaru terrorist group. He was handed a 15-year jail term for engaging in illegal mining...
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All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed firm optimism that it will clinch victory in the upcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, positioning its candidate, Mr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, to become the 26th APC governor in Nigeria. Speaking at the party’s grand campaign rally in Onitsha on Friday,...
Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its full weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, endorsing him as the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made on Saturday in Talata Mafara during a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting that brought together...
Former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has condemned the recent court order stopping the party’s planned national convention, describing the decision as a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, restrained...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna- Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna State has informed road users about a temporary traffic diversion along the Kaduna–Zaria expressway, specifically around KM 49, Gwaranza Village. This announcement was made in a statement released on Saturday by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander (CC) Tijjani...
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has already addressed about 90 percent of the issues raised by resident doctors under its employment, while the remaining matters are awaiting final approval. Mandate Secretary of the Health and Environment Services Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, revealed this in an interview with...
By FELIX IFIJEH In an era where cybercriminals have turned technology into a weapon of deception, Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has stepped out of the shadows to become one of the most strategic defenders of the nation’s financial integrity. Through intelligence-led operations and deep collaboration with banks,...
By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo – Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Lau Local Government Area in the November 8 Taraba State council elections, Peter Julius, has pledged to make youth development a top priority in order to complement the efforts of Governor Agbu Kefas. Julius also...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – The 9th edition of Africa’s global music awards earlier scheduled to hold from November 25–30, 2025 will now take place from Wednesday, January 7 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- In continuation of the ongoing operations code-named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, aimed at flushing out hibernating bandits and terrorist elements within its Area of Responsibility, troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified clearance operations across Taraba State. Acting...
Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of the country’s controversial general election, claiming an overwhelming 98% of the vote. However, the victory has been overshadowed by widespread protests and deadly clashes across major cities, as opposition parties accuse the government of orchestrating a...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to religious freedom, unity, and diversity, following recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that have drawn international attention. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria restated its determination to confront violent extremism...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- To curb kidnappings, killings, and other vices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike is expanding policing by erecting new police stations in rural and border communities. This is in fulfilment of his pledge to decentralise policing and bring safety...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a full investigation into serious allegations of extortion made by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips. The hip-hop artist has accused EFCC operatives of extorting a staggering sum of N10,000,000 (Ten Million Naira) from...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Supreme Court on Thursday, October 30, 2025 struck out a motion filed by socialite Fred Ajudua challenging its earlier judgment in the ongoing $1.043 million fraud case involving a Palestinian businessman, Zad Abu Zalaf. Ajudua, had before the apex court’s ruling, filed a notice to...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Acting Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Professor Otoabasi Akpan, has promised to deploy sports as a tool to improve the well-being of students and also address cultism and other social vices. Prof. Akpan made the pledge during the final of the 2025...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – An agribusiness expert, Howard Usen has lauded the climate-smart initiative, describing it as a veritable platform that would ensure sustainable agriculture and boost food production in an all-year-round basis. The climate-smart village initiative was one of the major outcomes of the 4th agribusiness international...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has so far released ₦8.2 billion for the completion of the Kabala–Costain dualisation project, according to the Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr Abdullahi Baba Ahmed. Speaking during an inspection of the project in Kaduna,...
United States President Donald Trump has officially labeled Nigeria a “country of particular concern” following reports of widespread attacks targeting Christians in the country. Trump made the announcement on Friday via his Truth Social account, a statement that was later shared on the White House’s X (formerly Twitter) page....