Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, alongside prominent PDP leaders, has outlined stringent conditions to ensure a credible and inclusive national convention for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), scheduled for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan. The group, identifying as the Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the...
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Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a suspected cult armory in Ikot Obio Ekong village, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, seizing firearms and apprehending two individuals. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, shared this development with journalists in Uyo on Tuesday. She revealed that operatives, acting...
House of Representatives has unequivocally reaffirmed its support for Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, dismissing rumors of an impeachment plot as baseless and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, Deputy Spokesperson Rep. Philip Agbese praised Abbas’ leadership, stating, “The confidence of members in Rt. Hon. Abbas...
Union Bank of Nigeria has finalized its merger with Titan Trust Bank Ltd, securing final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s financial sector. In a statement, Union Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Yetunde Oni, announced the completion...
Minister of Transportation, Mr. Said Alkali, announced that the damaged sections of the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will be fully repaired within 10 days. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday during an inspection of the derailment site, Alkali highlighted ongoing efforts to restore the tracks following a derailment incident...
The Department of Epidemic Viruses at the Pasteur Institute of Côte d'Ivoire is equipped with a mobile case specially designed to intervene in remote areas in the event of suspicion or threat of epidemic diseases. This tool is essential for a rapid and effective response to health emergencies. The...
Kebbi State Police Command has launched an investigation into a violent assault on the convoy of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, September 1, 2025. According to reports, the attack occurred as Malami, who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has praised the Finnish judicial system for convicting Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafra separatist, emphasizing that those funding terrorism will face justice no matter where they hide. On [date of ruling], the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti, Finland, sentenced Ekpa to a six-year...
A mentor at 59, Congratulations Your Excellency! On behalf of myself, the Government, and the people of Borno State, I extend heartfelt birthday felicitations to His Excellency Vice President Kashim Shettima as he celebrates his 59th birthday. Mr Vice President, sir, your mentorship has shaped countless leaders across Borno,...
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), Rivers State Administrator, officially inaugurated 23 newly elected Local Government Chairmen, shortly after they received their certificates of return from the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The ceremony, marked by a group photograph, symbolized a fresh chapter for local governance in the state....
In a series of decisive operations across Nigeria, the Nigerian Army has successfully disrupted multiple terrorist attacks and freed 14 kidnapped individuals within a 24-hour period. A reliable source from Army Headquarters informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that troops from 1 Brigade, operating under Operation...
In a heartfelt tribute, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday, lauding his unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s progress and their shared vision for a prosperous nation. The President’s statement, released on September 2, 2025, highlighted Shettima’s exemplary leadership, from his transformative tenure as...
Plateau State Government has commenced a month-long ICT and vocational training programme for 250 youths across its 17 local government areas, in a renewed effort to curb unemployment and promote self-reliance among young people. The initiative, tagged the Plateau Youths Employment and Skills Acquisition (PLAYESA) programme, kicked off at...
Kaduna State government has issued a final warning to former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai for plotting to unleash mayhem across Kaduna State in a desperate bid to destabilize the state and drag it back into its dark and violent past. The state government, said El-Rufai’s actions in...
A pan-Nigerian outfit, Prodiva, has started putting finishing touches on its high octave preparation to host its maiden Independent Day fiesta on October 1, 2025 to celebrate Nigeria’s prosperity in diversity. Prodiva, an outfit coined out of two words, prosperity and diversity, was floated by Bolatito Ajibode, a seasoned...
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has directed a comprehensive strategy that will enhance vocational education across the three senatorial zones in the state. Zulum announced the directive on Monday when he received the report on repositioning technical and vocational education in Borno at the council chamber. According to the...
The governments of Nigeria and Colombia have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on political consultations, opening a new and significant chapter in relations between both countries. The MOU signed on Monday during the Nigeria-Colombia Bilateral Meeting and Business Forum at the Presidential Villa was appended by Nigeria’s...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its profound appreciation to the good people of Rivers State for their overwhelming support in Saturday’s Local Government Elections, with the ruling party winning 20 out of the 23 contested chairmanship seats across the state. APC National Publicity Secretary,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and aligning its foreign relations with evolving global trends in trade, politics, and culture. The President, who received the Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Francia Márquez, at the State House in Abuja on Monday, noted that...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has firmly dismissed speculations about replacing his deputy governor, Dr. Sam Ode, ahead of the 2027 elections, asserting that the position is not vacant. Speaking at the inauguration of 17 new commissioners on Monday in Makurdi, Alia addressed recent media reports suggesting he was...