Rivers ADC condemns Wike’s comments about Amaechi, calls for restraint
In view of the recent outburst, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to stop what it describes as unprovoked verbal attacks on the vice-presidential candidate of the party, Rotimi Amaechi.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 5, 2026
The naira traded around ₦1,362.55 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) as the official market remained relatively stable at the start of the new trading day.
NSCDC clears Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja of misconduct allegations
The clearance came as the Corps announced disciplinary measures against 79 personnel, including the dismissal of two Mining Marshals operatives for unlawfully supplying firearms to illegal miners.
Armed Forces Salary Increase: Move will boost troops’ morale – Defence Minister
…Thanks Tinubu By Kingsley Omonobi By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major boost to troop morale. In […]
One North, one voice key to ending insecurity in North — ACI DG
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna — The Director-General of the Arewa for Peace, Unity, Cohesion and Development Initiative (ACI), Dr. Abdullahi Idris, has called on Northern leaders and citizens to rise above political, ethnic and religious differences in tackling insecurity, stressing that collective action remains the pathway to lasting peace and development. Idris made the call […]
Court asked to void APC Ndokwa/Ukwuani primary
By Leonard UfonduASABA—A Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has been asked to nullify the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election for the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency held on May 16, 2026. The suit was filed by an aspirant, Mr. Chukwuemeke Victor, through his counsel, Mr. Evans Ufeli, challenging the primary that produced Mr. […]
Donald Duke warns of disaster if Nigeria’s trajectory is not changed in four years
The former governor explained that the country’s mounting economic hardship, insecurity and governance challenges informed his decision to seek the presidency under the PRP.
Nigeria to lose over 50% of UK aid as US, Europe slash foreign assistance
United Kingdom has announced a 50.2 per cent cut in development aids to Nigeria, following the massive reduction by the British government in overseas assistance to enable it fund domestic priorities and increase defence spending.
21 feared dead, 37 abducted as terrorists attack Sokoto community
No fewer than 21 persons are feared dead, with 37 others abducted as heavily armed terrorists launched an attack on Tsamaye community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
I walked away from power rather than compromise my integrity —Octogenarian Eburajolo
Few Nigerians have witnessed the country’s economic evolution as closely—or participated in it as actively—as Victor Eburajolo. For more than five decades, the industrial relations expert,…
Group hails Tinubu, Ribadu over 30–80% salary increase for Armed Forces
A civil society organisation, the Sentinel Security Advocacy Initiative, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the approval of a 30 to 80 per cent salary increase for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing the move as a major boost to troop welfare.
Lagos PDP to Wike: Your ministerial portfolio not a license to intimidate citizens; stop pedestrian gossip
By Henry Obetta The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, on Wednesday, cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike to refrain from what it described as “pedestrian gossip” and concentrate on his responsibilities. The call comes amid the Wike’s recent outburst against former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Chief […]
Reps C’ttee to interrogate alleged PFIPC DG in undisclosed location, date
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, said yesterday it would interrogate the Director-General of the agency, Aderemi Matthew Adeyemi…
Naira down to N1,420/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,420 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,408 per dollar on Monday
Delta Investment Summit yields major breakthrough as Chinese firm partners Alexis Refinery
The ongoing Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 recorded a major investment breakthrough on Tuesday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Alexis Refinery Limited and PCCS Limited of China for the development of the proposed Alexis Refinery, a project expected to deepen Nigeria’s refining capacity, strengthen petrochemical production, and reduce […]
Police invite VDM, summon AIG Moshood Jimoh over allegations
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the invitation of social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and the questioning of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh over allegations raised by the activist. The Force, in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the Assistant […]
