All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has thrown its full weight behind President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing both leaders as the party’s sole flagbearers for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections. This unanimous decision came during the party’s inaugural Stakeholders Meeting held at the Government...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meeting in Washington DC, which opens on Monday, October 13. A statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said Cardoso, as the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid a heartfelt tribute to his son, Seyi Tinubu, as he marked his 40th birthday, praising his values, resilience, and dedication to generational impact. In a touching birthday message released on Sunday, the President reflected on Seyi’s journey, lauding his focus, humility, and commitment...
In a strategic political move aimed at reinforcing grassroots democracy, Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has appointed 23 key coordinators—one for each Local Government Area (LGA) in the state—to spearhead the All Progressives Congress (APC) agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the APC’s expanded caucus meeting...
Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider its decision to embark on an industrial strike, emphasising that constructive dialogue remains the most effective and sustainable path toward resolving all outstanding issues in the tertiary education sector. In a joint statement,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri In line with the vision of the President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs. Mernan Femi Oluyede, the NAOWA 7 Division Chapter has successfully commemorated World Mental Health Day, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the International Day of the Girl Child through...
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has advised the South-East region to shelve its presidential ambitions—for now. According to him, it is not yet the region’s turn to lead Nigeria, as President Bola Tinubu deserves to complete his constitutionally-allowed eight years in office. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with...
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to stop “de-marketing” the country through constant criticism and negative narratives. He stressed the importance of national pride, unity, and faith in Nigeria’s future. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja In a sweeping series of operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a significant haul of illicit drugs cleverly disguised in everyday items, including alcoholic drink sachets, women’s handbags, and even black soap tablets. These contraband packages were en route to destinations...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- A 52-year-old businessman Ejiofor Godwin Emeka has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano following which a total of 127 wraps of cocaine concealed in his private part and stomach have...
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a two-week warning strike set to begin at midnight on Monday, October 13, citing unresolved demands and stalled negotiations with the Federal Government. ASUU President, Mr. Chris Piwuna, made this known during a press briefing on Sunday in Abuja, stating that...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos Former Member representing Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency, Hon. Solomon Bulus Maren, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as bold and transformative measures that have stabilised the economy, improved local government finances, and enhanced social development across the country. Maren made this known...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four (4) suspects involved in a one-chance robbery and attempted kidnapping, successfully rescuing two victims in the process. FCT Command, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday via...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has concluded a trip that spanned both the United States and Rome, where he embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage dedicated to seeking divine intervention for Nigeria. Obi’s visit began in the United...
In a sweeping wave of intelligence-led operations across multiple regions of the country, the Nigerian Army has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against terrorism, insurgency, and organized crime. Between October 8 and 11, 2025, troops neutralized 26 terrorists and criminal elements, arrested 22 suspects, rescued five kidnapped...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani’s decision to meet the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, in order to fast-track the completion of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway has been described as hands-on people-centred leadership. In a statement issued by the Kaduna State Chairman of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria(RTEAN), Hon Adamu...
Cameroonians headed to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election where 92-year-old Paul Biya — the world’s longest-serving head of state still in office — is widely anticipated to clinch another term, extending his four-decade rule over the Central African nation. Biya, who first took office in 1982,...
In a bold move to fast-track delivery and uphold construction standards, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the removal of China Harbour Engineering Company Limited from handling the Abuja-bound section of the ongoing Mararaba–Keffi road reconstruction project. Umahi, who conducted an on-site inspection on Saturday, didn’t mince...
Nigeria’s oil and condensate production dipped to an average of 1.581 million barrels per day (bpd) in September 2025, according to fresh data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement released Saturday, the commission blamed the dip on a three-day industrial action led by the...
Details of The Presidential Pardon and Clemency Illegal miners, white-collar convicts, remorseful drug offenders, foreigners, Major General Mamman Vatsa, Major Akubo, Professor Magaji Garba, capital offenders such as Maryam Sanda, Ken Saro Wiwa, and the other Ogoni Eight were among the 175 convicts and former convicts who received President...