Nigeria Police Force has joined the international community in commemorating the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, paying tribute to peacekeepers across the world for their courage, professionalism, sacrifice, and commitment to the promotion of global peace and security. In a message marking the commemoration on Wednesday, 17th June...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja
Trial of the former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hadi Sirika continued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 before Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), High Court, Abuja, with the 12th Prosecution Witness, PW12, Christopher Odofin disclosing that Sirika violated due process in the N299 million...
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have commenced investigations into the activities of one self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (a.k.a Prophet Sunday Koboko), for allegedly defrauding his church members to the tune of N70, 391, 600. 00 (Seventy million, Three Hundred...
Federal Government has officially launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (#DSObyNBC) Platform, describing it as a major investment in the country’s future and projecting significant benefits for job creation, local content development, the creative industry, and the broader economy. “A fully implemented DSO ecosystem will create jobs, stimulate local manufacturing,...
Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu, to July 27, 2026, for the continuation of the cross-examination of the sixth prosecution witness,...
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, has lauded President Bola Tinubu over increased revenue allocation to states which he said has facilitated key development projects. Eno stated this while receiving members of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in his office in Uyo, the state capital. According...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the successful conclusion of the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) ahead of the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled to hold on Saturday, 20th June 2026. Following the suspension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the State on Thursday, 15th...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid for a dream start to his record-equalling sixth FIFA World Cup appearance ended in disappointment as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. Portugal took an early lead through Joao Neves, who headed home Pedro Neto’s cross in...
“You have 72 hours to rescue Oyo schoolchildren, teachers” — Reps Minority Caucus gives FG ultimatum
“You have 72 hours to rescue Oyo schoolchildren, teachers” — Reps Minority Caucus gives FG ultimatum
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, while also calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s security framework. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly on Wednesday,...
Popular Hausa praise singer, Rarara, has faulted music star Davido for displaying the names of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert, describing the move as inappropriate and damaging to Nigeria’s image. Speaking in a video reaction, Rarara condemned the decision,...
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former SKogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, told the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that he paid between 50 and 60 percent of the commissions earned by his company from consultancy services rendered to...
Federal Government has said Nigeria’s future prosperity, economic competitiveness, and public service delivery will depend largely on how effectively the country leverages digital technology. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)Senator George Akume (CON), stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the Digital Transformation Summit 2026....
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said true judicial independence is built on the dignity and welfare of judicial officers, insisting that protecting the dignity of judges keeps the justice system shielded from manipulation and compromise. He noted that while a well-supported judiciary is indispensable to good governance, his administration...
The Southwark crown court in London, United Kingdom has acquitted the former Nigerian Miinister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, of bribery charges filed against her. Alison-Madueke was acquitted by a jury of all six charges after more than 46 hours of deliberation on Wednesday. Details later…… ,
Plateau State Government has reduced the number of stages required for processing Rights of Occupancy (R of O) and Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) from 46 to 25 as part of far-reaching reforms aimed at modernising land administration and improving ease of doing business in the state. Commissioner...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has airlifted sensitive electoral materials for the Ekiti State governorship election and other off-cycle polls scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The operation was carried out between June 15 and 16 following a request from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the movement of...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions as part of efforts to advance peace, security, national cohesion, and sustainable development across Nigeria. Representing President Tinubu at the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC) on Monday...
Former Managing Director Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) Elohor Aiboni, currently on assignment as Asset Director at Brunei Shell Petroleum, has been named Executive Vice President and Country Chair Nigeria, taking over from Marno de Jong who leaves Shell to pursue an opportunity elsewhere, after a...
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed sadness over the death of Mr. Sylvester Enoghase, Labour Editor and Group Business Editor of Daily Independent Newspapers. Faleye, in a condolence message on Wednesday, described the late journalist as...
Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed reports suggesting it has approved or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products. The clarification followed media reports linking such measures to recommendations contained in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. According to the government,...