Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the collision between a container vessel and an oil tanker at Bonny Anchorage in Rivers State. The incident, which occurred on May 20, 2026, has been classified by the agency as a “Very Serious Marine Casualty.” Following reports...
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All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially endorsed Hon. Danjuma Umaru Shiddi as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Taraba State. The endorsement took place during the party’s primary election and candidates’ affirmation exercise held in Jalingo, where aspirants for governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has given the state pilgrims a personal gift of 300 Saudi Riyals each, when he visited them at their tents at Muna on Thursday night . A press statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, stated each pilgrim will receive...
Federal Government has concluded arrangements to hand over Information and Communication Technology (ICT), equipment and materials to 15 Federal and State Colleges of Education (COEs), under the Japanese Government support. The handover ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on June 2, 2026 in Abuja, falls under “The Project...
Plateau State Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunday Garba Biggs, has pledged to serve only one term if elected governor in 2027, saying he would respect the state’s zoning arrangement and complete only the remaining four years allotted to the Central Zone. Biggs made the declaration...
In this powerful political reflection, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, OON, examines the dangerous rise of demagogues ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. He warns against the capture of party structures by governors, the death of internal democracy, and the reduction of citizens to spectators in their own republic. The article makes...
Nigeria has taken another major step towards repositioning its aviation sector for continental leadership following strategic partnerships between the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the leadership of the African Development Bank in Brazzaville, Congo. The high-level talks took place during a dialogue session involving the...
As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has urged Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, patriotism, patience, and national unity, saying the values symbolised by Eid-el-Kabir remain critical to national growth and stability. The Customs boss made the call shortly after observing Eid prayers...
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has efuted the false and misleading publications currently circulating across social media and online platforms alleging that the Federal Government has suspended students’ upkeep allowance payments under the student loan scheme. The Director, Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, disclosed this in a statement...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports circulating online claiming that winners have already emerged from its party primaries, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party clarified that its primaries are scheduled to hold on May 29, 2026, stressing that no...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday declared that Nigeria has begun to recover from years of economic instability and structural decline, assuring citizens that the sacrifices made under his administration’s reforms “have not been in vain.” In a nationwide address marking the third anniversary of his administration on May...
The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA), has chided Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, presidential candidates of All Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), for what they described as their “politicization” of Nigeria’s security challenges. The group tasked both presidential candidates to learn from politicians in the...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Lieutenant General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian who served the country with honour and distinction. In a condolence message shared on Friday via his X account, Obi paid tribute...
My fellow compatriots, Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history. I accepted that responsibility, fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges before us, but also deeply confident in the resilience and potential of...
Former Vice President and newly declared presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday visited former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence, where both leaders discussed the state of the nation and the urgent need to address...
Federal Ministry of Education has condemned the abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, describing the incidents as tragic and unacceptable. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa,, stated that attacks on schools and students are attacks on Nigeria’s...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has produced Hon. Babagana Mamman Buhari as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in Borno State following the conclusion of the party’s primary elections held across the state. Hon. Buhari emerged victorious after defeating fellow aspirants, Rear Admiral Sanusi Kashim Ibrahim (Rtd.) and...
The Annual Uyo Fashion Week Masterclass took on a remarkable philanthropic dimension this year as its Convener, Mae Edmonds, celebrated her 60th birthday by providing financial business support to 60 entrepreneurs selected from across Nigeria. The two-day masterclass, held in Uyo, attracted over 367 participants and combined entrepreneurship, fashion,...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has commended the state pilgrims for their exemplary conduct in Saudi Arabia while performing the 2026 Hajj in the Holy Land. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa in Makkah on Thursday, said that the Governor gave the accolade when...
President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm greetings to Alhaji Ashafa Ajibola Erogbogbo, an elder statesman and retired aviation supervisor at Shell Company Nigeria Limited, as he marks his centenary on May 28. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, joins the family to give glory...