By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin– Edo State Government has given former Deputy Governor, Mr. Godwin Omobayo, a seven-day deadline to return all government properties and assets still in his possession or face arrest. This directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin by Fred Itua, Chief Press...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- House of Representatives has renewed its resolve to reinforce security within the National Assembly complex, citing growing concerns over recent breaches and the need to ensure uninterrupted legislative operations. Speaker of the House, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, made this known during the opening of a public...
In a shocking incident that unfolded in Awo-Omamma, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, a widow, Mrs. Chika Ndubuisi, narrowly escaped being forced to drink water used to bathe her late husband’s corpse — a cruel ritual meant to “prove” her innocence in his death. According to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Department of State Services (DSS) has trailed to Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and arrested one Innocent Chukwuma who used his social media handle to rally the military to overthrow President Bola Tinubu led government. Posting on his “X” handle “@TheAgroman,” Chukwuma stated that a...
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the Federal Government has obtained about ₦700 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to install 1.1 million electricity meters across the country before the end of 2025. Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Energy Forum (NEF) in Lagos, themed...
A member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly representing Maradun II Constituency, Alhaji Maharazu Salisu, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Salisu made the announcement on Tuesday at the APC state secretariat in Gusau, where he appeared alongside all...
Nigerian Senate is poised to confirm the newly appointed Service Chiefs on Wednesday, according to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Akpabio made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary session after reading a letter from President Bola Tinubu requesting the Senate’s approval for the appointments. Emphasizing the urgency of the process, Akpabio...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of efforts to strengthen national security and modernize the nation’s transport system, stakeholders have called for the integration of motor vehicle data into Nigeria’s security architecture. The call was made in Jos, Plateau State, during the 2025 Annual Conference of Directors and...
Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has charged stakeholders of the solid mineral sector in Plateau on boosting its sectors value chain for export competitiveness. The Council gave the charge on Tuesday in Jos during its capacity building programme on developing and enhancing solid minerals value chain for export competitiveness...
House of Representatives has inaugurated an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the prevalence, regulation, and impact of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and illicit trafficking on Nigeria’s economy and public health. The committee, chaired by Hon. Oluwatimehin Adelegbe, was constituted following a resolution of the House to probe the alarming rise...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the Abuja’s “Smart City Vision” is being driven by strategic investments across five key areas of Urban Mobility, Sustainability, Public Safety, Digital Governance and Economic Empowerment. Wike, who was speaking at the 2025 Asia...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has decorated newly promoted senior police officers with their new ranks amidst an atmosphere of celebration and pride at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The decoration ceremony held on Tuesday, which reiterates the IGP’s commitment to...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to his longtime friend and political ally, Senator Abu Ibrahim, as the veteran lawmaker marks his 80th birthday, describing him as “a brother, a principled statesman, and a trusted ally whose loyalty and service to Nigeria have...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR , Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has called on stakeholders across Borno State to take an active role in shaping the state’s 2026 budget, emphasizing the importance of public participation in charting a sustainable path for growth and self-reliance. The appeal came during the 8th...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has been commended for implementing the Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Staff Salary Structure (CONPCAS) and Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure(CONTEDISS) for staff of Kaduna state-owned tertiary institutions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Head of Service,...
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has dismissed claims of a promotion scandal within the Nigeria Police Force, insisting that the institution operates a transparent and merit-driven system that recognizes diligence, professionalism, and proven capacity. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during the decoration of newly promoted officers, Egbetokun...
Federal High Court in Abuja has again postponed the arraignment of former Anambra South Senator, Andy Uba, and his co-defendant, Benjamin Etu, over an alleged ₦400 million fraud. The case will now come up on November 6, following the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, who was...
By OLA MODUPE , Lagos- All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has defended the Federal Government’s $1 billion investment in Lagos ports, insisting that the project forms part of a broader national maritime modernisation plan — not a regional agenda. APC’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Seye Oladejo, made the...