Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has announced a comprehensive intervention package to restore hope and rebuild lives in response to the devastating flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area. The governor disclosed that the state government has donated ₦1 billion and fifty trucks of assorted grains to support victims...
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By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has made significant strides in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse. In May, the agency destroyed two cannabis farms, arrested 39 suspected drug traffickers, and seized over 1.3 tonnes of illicit drugs. According...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is not inferior to other universities in the country. He stated this during a courtesy visit by university officials and alumni award presentation. Obasanjo, who has a PhD from NOUN, said, “I came in, I...
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Bauchi State Police Command has described a trending video on social media as misleading and an attempt to discredit the command. The video, which portrays motorcyclists disseminating misinformation, has the potential to incite fear, confusion, and unrest within the state. According to the Command’s...
By UKA NWAFOR, Abakaliki – Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has reaffirmed his dedication to President Bola Tinubu and his administration, especially as Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 elections. In his remarks during the 2025 Sallah celebration for the Muslim community in Abakaliki,...
By UKA NWAFOR, Abakaliki– Ebonyi State Government in partnership with the United Nigeria Airline has concluded plans for the Chuba Okadigbo Airport Onueke, Ezza South LGA, to commence commercial flight operation from June 13, 2025. The Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Mrs. Ngozi Obichukwu, who made the disclosure...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Police Command has successfully arrested 27 suspected criminals and recovered a significant cache of dangerous weapons and hard drugs in a series of joint operations with the military, DSS, and vigilante groups. The operation, conducted on June 8, 2025, targeted criminal elements...
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Abubakar Kyari, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Eight-Points Agenda has made significant progress in ensuring food availability, accessibility, and affordability across Nigeria. Speaking in Maiduguri on Monday, Kyari noted that the ministry has achieved 80% of its agricultural...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo– The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to replace members who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following Governor Umo Eno’s exit from the party. Governor Eno’s defection has sparked controversy, with some key stakeholders opposing his decision and vowing to remain in the...
National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles on Sunday by U.S president , Donald Trump amidst ongoing protests against immigration raids, despite California Governor Gavin Newsom’s strong objections. Newsom formally requested the Trump administration to rescind the order, citing a “serious breach of state sovereignty” and urging protesters...
Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Senator Ned Nwoko, has called for the implementation of a robust technological framework to combat crude oil theft in Nigeria. Nwoko advocates for AI-Powered Surveillance, including drones and predictive analytics, to monitor pipelines and facilities. “We must adopt...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – A Nigerian Navy Officer, Lt.-Cdr. M. Buba, has been brutally stabbed to death by a hoodlum in Kaduna State. NATIONAL ACCORD gathered that the incident occurred near Kawo flyover at around 4:50 am on Sunday. According to the police, the suspect attacked and robbed...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has gifted 1,000 Saudi Riyals equivalent to ₦450,000 to each of the pilgrim from the state as a Sallah gift. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa said the gesture was extended to them after he visited the...
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has distanced himself from the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, citing the example of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who lost his re-election bid despite securing the endorsement of 22 PDP governors in 2015. Ndume, a high-ranking APC member,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – A faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State has revealed plans to join forces with another party to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. The faction’s leader, Alh. Mustapha Inuwa, a former Secretary to the State...
By UKA NWAFOR, Abakaliki – Minister for Works, David Umahi, has commended the harmonious relationship between Muslims and Christians under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, saying it reflects a broader national unity that must be sustained. Speaking on Sunday when members of the Muslim community paid him a...
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has conferred chieftaincy titles on several notable citizens in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community and their commitment to preserving Benin culture. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the ceremony, which took place at the Ugha Ozolua in...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo– A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Akwa Ibom State, Chief Don Etiebet, has warmly welcomed Governor Umo Eno and members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) who recently defected to the APC. Chief Etiebet believes the governor’s decision to join the APC is...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former Zamfara State Governor and Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has formally invited Governor Dauda Lawal to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Matawalle made the call while receiving thousands of supporters at his residence in Maradun, urging Lawal to join the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, June 12, a public holiday to commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. This was announced by Mrs Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. According to Ajani, Minister of Interior,...