Lent, Ramadan: Police begin 24-hour patrol in Plateau
To prevent possible infiltration by criminals through unguarded borders, special deployments have been made at major exit points and border communities.
INEC set to test 2026 Electoral Act in FCT council polls, state bye-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is poised to conduct its first major outing under the newly signed legal framework this Saturday.
ICPC raids el-Rufai’s residence in Abuja
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the latest move in the probe surrounding the ex-governor.
PENGASSAN rejects Tinubu’s Executive Order on NNPCL
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately withdraw the Executive Order, EO, directing the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the federation account, warning that it could put in danger about 4,000 jobs and destabilise the industry.
Plateau arrests bar owner, another woman for trafficking 3 girls to Ghana
The Plateau State Government on Thursday arrested a bar owner and another woman for allegedly trafficking three girls to Ghana.
Residents petition Lagos CJ over alleged unlawful judgment execution
By Innocent Anaba Residents of Lemon Drive, now Olusayero Street, Suberu Oje, Alagbado, Lagos State, have petitioned the Chief Judge of Lagos State over what they described as the illegal and violent enforcement of a court judgment by the Deputy Sheriff’s Office of the State High Court. In a petition dated February 13, 2026 (Ref. […]
2027: Electoral Act amendment was credible, inclusive — NASS
The House of Representatives, yesterday, mounted a robust defence of the newly assented Electoral Act 2026, saying that the law, though “imperfect,” was enacted in strict compliance with constitutional and parliamentary procedures and reflects the collective will of the National Assembly.
How we tracked, arrested Owo church attackers, DSS witness tells court
The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, fixed March 4 and 5 for five alleged members of the Al-Shabab terrorist group to open their defence over the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo.
FCT polls: We’ve fielded candidates with competence, character – SDP chair
*** Poor leadership has hurt the nation, Adebayo By Henry Umoru, ABUJA AHEAD of Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Professor Abubakar Gombe, has assured residents in the six Area Councils, especially the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), that the party is fielding individuals […]
Kwara new NSCDC Commandant, Bodinga deploys round-the-clock surveillance for mosques, churches, assures residents of safety
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Against the backdrop of security concerns in the state, the newly deployed Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Bala Bawa Bodinga, has assured residents of safety, even as he rolled out fresh security measures across the state, including 24-hour surveillance […]
Borno pays N2.5bn annual fees for students at Isaac Balami University
The governor further announced a financial support of N500,000 for each student to assist with resumption expenses, directing that the funds be disbursed immediately.
Entertainment industry giving Nigeria global visibility – Abayomi
Olukanmi Abayomi, Chief Executive Officer of Abazee Productions, says Nigeria’s entertainment sector has grown into a significant contributor to the country’s economy, citing job creation, foreign exchange earnings, and expanding global visibility.
How incentives can drive affordable housing in Nigeria – Blaqcrest Homes boss
Housing and home ownership has been a perennial challenge in Nigeria getting to a crisis point. In this interview, Mr Mayokun Oyesiku, Managing Director/ Chief Executive of Blaqcrest Homes Limited, explained the situation and proffered the solutions including the role his firm is playing presently. Excerpts. By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor How can real estate […]
Moroccan King backs Gaza reconstruction plan
King Mohammed VI has expressed support for efforts to reconstruct Gaza and called for the launch of a genuine peace process in the Middle East.
₦13.7bn payroll fraud allegation triggers outrage in Osun State
By Godwin Oritse An audit firm, Salivot Consulting Limited, has alleged a staggering N13.7 billion annual payroll fraud involving thousands of ghost workers and pensioners in Osun State.The firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Sadat Bakrin-Ottun, disclosed the findings during an appearance on Politics Tonight on Channels Television on Thursday. According to her, a 12-month forensic […]
