By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO -In a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s counter insurgency architecture, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division Nigerian Army, Sokoto, and Commander Sector 2, Joint Task Force (JTF) Northwest Operation Fansan Yamma, Paul Bemgha Koughna, has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the media to combat terrorism and […]

Nigerian midfielder Aaron Kaave has returned to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after finalizing a move to Kun Khalifat FC, marking a new chapter in his career following a spell abroad.

By Idowu Bankole The Imo Coalition for Good Governance, ICGG, on Friday said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, should have appointed Frank Mbah, as the new Inspector General of Police, IGP, to send strong message of inclusion to the South East region of the country. The Director General of ICGG, Hon. Ejike Ikezuagu, spoke in […]

Awakan, a seasoned journalist, news producer, cultural advocate, and initiator of Echoes of the Drums, was appointed Director-General of NTDC by President Tinubu in recognition of his expertise and commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s tourism sector.

By Obas Esiedesa The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has expressed support for a Mini-LNG and LCNG project being developed by Portland Gas Limited in Gwagwalada, Abuja. NNPCL said it would supply gas to the facility from the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline when the pipeline is completed and inaugurated in July. The Executive Vice President, […]

By Yinka Kolawole The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a $100 million investment in Nigeria’s Project BRIDGE, the fibre-optic expansion programme of the Federal Government (FG). Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani,  announced the approval in a  post  on X,  adding that the funding is in addition to the […]

The Department of Paediatrics in conjunction with management of Federal Medical Centre FMC Asaba have Eulogized late Prof. Angela Anene Okolo on her service to Humanity while on earth. The Ag Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre FMC Asaba Dr Omo Ekeneam said late Prof Angela Anene Okolo was an exceptional clinician, teacher, mentor and pioneer […]

Over 1,000 youths from Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu (U3) Federal Constituency have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and  Francis Waive for re-election in 2027, commending their “exemplary performance in office.”

The adjustment comes as a direct consequence of the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the subsequent enactment of the Electoral Act 2026, which has fundamentally altered the statutory timelines governing Nigerian elections.

By Peter Egwuatu,  with agency report   The Federal Government has extended its ban on Shea nut exports by a year, reinforcing a drive to curb raw commodity shipments and boost local value addition. The extension takes effect from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. Approving the ban, President Bola Tinubu said that  Nigeria is trying to […]