2027: Urhobo youths endorse Oborevwori for second term
—Cite infrastructure, welfare, youth empowerment initiatives By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Urhobo Youth Leaders Association (UYLA), Abuja/Diaspora Chapter, has endorsed Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for a second term, citing what it described as his administration’s achievements in infrastructure, human capital development and social welfare. The group announced its position at the end of […]
Plateau killings: Military moves tactical HQ to Mangu, launches ‘Operation Hard Nut’
…Deploys additional troops, equipment to troubled communities By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Joint Security Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), has relocated its tactical headquarters from Jos to Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State following a recent surge in insecurity in the area. The move followed a series of security breaches in Mangu, […]
Even if Tinubu appoints Seyi as INEC chairman, he’ll be defeated in 2027 — Dalung
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has said the outcome of the Osun State governorship election has laid the foundation for what Nigerians should expect in the 2027 general elections.
N15.8trn: What we did with subsidy savings – Oyedele
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed what the federal government did with N15.8 trillion generated from the removal of fuel subsidy and the liberalisation of the foreign exchange market between June 2023 and December 2025. Oyedele on Wednesday, at a media conference on Nigeria’s reform scorecard […]
Mangu killings: Police arrest suspected mastermind, hunt attackers
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected mastermind of the deadly attack on Bin-Per community in Mangu Local Government Area of the state. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Kombun District, reportedly claimed the lives of 25 people, while four others sustained injuries. […]
High riverine flood to hit Kaduna, Niger, 31 other states in 7 days – NiHSA
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has forecast a high risk of riverine flooding in Kaduna, Niger and 32 other states between August 19 and 25, 2026.
OPHK troops neutralise eight ISWAP fighters in Borno airstrike
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have reportedly neutralised eight suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in a precision airstrike in the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating the presence of suspected terrorists at Thethangala, within the Timbuktu Triangle, a known area […]
Abia 2027: Gen Ijioma challenges Otti over N150m signage fee
…Threatens court action, demands account of FAAC, IGR funds …Govt: Claims mischievous, cannot be substantiated By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Abia State, Major General Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma (retd.), has challenged Governor Alex Otti over the N150 million signage fee reportedly imposed on governorship candidates ahead […]
Military pensioners protest in Abuja over benefit adjustments
…Demand implementation of consequential pension increases By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Scores of retired military personnel on Wednesday protested in Abuja over the alleged non-implementation of consequential adjustments to their pensions following salary increases approved for serving military personnel. The pensioners gathered at an open field in Area 10, Garki, near the Ministry of Defence, […]
2027: Those seeking ‘His Excellency’ must behave excellently — Obi
…Urges candidates to shun violent rhetoric, focus on issues ABUJA — The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged politicians seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the positions they aspire to occupy. Obi made the call on Wednesday in a statement […]
NOPPMAN lifts onion export ban to Ghana, demands safe trade
…Seeks fair market access, uninterrupted offloading of consignments By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has lifted its suspension on onion exports from Nigeria to Ghana, paving the way for the immediate resumption of cross-border trade between the two countries. The association said the decision […]
