Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 arraigned Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance and former Branch Manager of Polaris Bank Plc, Bauchi State branch, Yakubu Adamu, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering offences involving N5,791,900,000 (Five...
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, officially opened a newly constructed 48-classroom High Islamic College in Gubio Local Government Area of northern Borno. The state-of-the-art institution is designed to offer a hybrid curriculum that integrates western education with traditional sangaya (Qur’anic) educational system. Zulum had introduced an...
Federal Government has firmly dismissed claims that it is plotting to unlawfully arrest, detain or prosecute members of the political opposition, describing a document currently in circulation as entirely fabricated and misleading. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Tuesday, reacted to what it...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, as he marks his 55th birthday, paying glowing tribute to his journey from pro-democracy activism to public service and governance. In a heartfelt message to commemorate the milestone, President Tinubu described Governor Sani as...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the exclusion of its governorship candidate from the list of contestants for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, describing the action as further proof of what it called the Commission’s bias against the party. The PDP...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 arraigned the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja,...
The only opposition member of the National Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Borno State, Hon. Dr. Usman Midala Balami, representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for what he described as remarkable achievements in governance over...
The Afaha Inang community in Onna Local Government of Akwa Ibom state has announced a scholarship scheme for its indigenes studying in institutions of higher learning within Nigeria. The community which boasts of the highest number of university professors in the local Government area has been at the forefront...
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has inaugurated a modern primary healthcare centre in Nduo Eduo, Eket Local Government Area While commissioning the centre, the Governor called on community leaders and other stakeholders to ensure that the facility is properly maintained for the general good of the people. “Please,...
President Bola Tinubu has come under intense public scrutiny following his appearance at the Lagos Eyo Festival, where he was photographed wearing a luxury rose-gold Patek Philippe Nautilus wristwatch reportedly valued at over ₦400 million (approximately $271,000). The Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph, reference number 5980/1R-001, is listed on the...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the particulars of candidates (Form EC9) nominated by twelve (12) political parties for the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled to hold next year. The commission disclosed this in a post issued on Monday via its X handle (@inecnigeria) INEC said the publication...
A tragic road accident along the Gombe–Boliri Road has claimed the lives of six staff members of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Gombe, throwing the broadcast organisation and the state into mourning. The fatal crash occurred as the NTA personnel were returning from the wedding ceremony of a colleague....
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alongside ex–Kano State Governor and NNPP leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have expressed deep concern over the road accident involving former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in Makun, Ogun State. In a statement shared on his official X...
President Bola Tinubu and Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have expressed deep concern following the road accident involving world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua in Makun, Ogun State. Tinubu in a statement issued on Monday, extended his deep sympathies to you following the tragic accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, which claimed...
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday presented a N890,331,686,000.00 budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, with the education sector receiving the highest single-sector allocation of N135 billion. Tagged the “Budget of Sustained Recovery and Growth,” it places the capital expenditure...
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and AMA Pharmaceutical Company Limited (AMA-MED) have concluded plans to establish a strategic partnership aimed at drug development and the commercialisation of research outputs, as part of efforts to strengthen local pharmaceutical production in Nigeria. AMA-MED, the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Northern Nigeria,...
Chief Emeka Emmanuel Nwoba has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to humanitarian service, community welfare, and grassroots development through a comprehensive empowerment programme for indigent women and undergraduates in Inyere Autonomous Community, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Widely regarded as a true son of Inyere,...
Plateau State Government has endorsed the Shendam Local Government 2025 Hike and Sports Competition, describing the initiative as a deliberate move to deepen tourism development, youth engagement and grassroots governance across the state. The endorsement was given in Shendam during the outdoor lifestyle event tagged “Beyond the Trail 2025,”...
Tragedy struck on Sunday evening as three trucks reportedly lost control and rammed into a crowd during the Ame Wo Ba Eggon (AWBE) carnival procession in Nasarawa Eggon town, the headquarter of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government of Nasarawa State, claiming lives and injuring several participants. The accident occurred near...
Former Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has strongly condemned the violent abduction of his cousin, Dr. Pedro Obaseki, at gunpoint, reportedly orchestrated under the direction of the Oba of Benin’s palace. In an official statement, Obaseki said,“I strongly condemn the violent attack, maiming, and abduction of my cousin,...