Anioma state creation: Oganah urges broader stakeholder support amid differing views
By Esther Onyegbula The Media and Publicity Director of the Anioma State Creation Technical Committee, Tonnie Oganah, has called for greater alignment among stakeholders, including traditional rulers, on the proposed creation of Anioma State, as the process gains momentum at the National Assembly. Oganah said the proposal has reached an advanced legislative stage, noting that […]
ADC releases updated convention committee list
African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday released the updated list of its Convention Committee and sub-committees ahead of its April 14 national convention.
Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle loses newborn daughter
Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has announced the heartbreaking loss of his newborn daughter, Omayinuwa Harriet.
Jilli Incident: Borno hospital raises alarm over critical blood shortage
The Medical Director of the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, Shehu Muhammad, has raised alarm over a severe shortage of blood following the admission of victims linked to the recent air operations in Jilli village.
Ex-PDP presidential aspirant, Hayatu-Deen, defects to ADC, cites shifting political realities
Hayatu-Deen, who contested the 2022 PDP presidential primaries, said national challenges compelled him to seek a credible alternative focused on security, economic stability, and job creation.
Benisheik, Ngamdu attacks: 15-year-old suspected insurgent arrested in Borno
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops in Borno State have arrested a 15-year-old suspect, identified as Tijjani, who allegedly admitted involvement in recent attacks on Benisheik and Ngamdu communities in the state. Security sources said the teenager was apprehended on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Ngamdu during ongoing military operations targeting insurgent activities in the area. […]
Power supply improves within two weeks, Minister insists
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has insisted that electricity supply in the country has improved in line with his earlier promise of measurable progress within two weeks, attributing the development to increased gas supply to power plants.
APC supporters rally in Enugu, endorse Mbah, Tinubu for 2027
Thousands of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend staged a solidarity march in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, endorsing the re-election bids of Governor Peter Mbah and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The rally, organised under the Ifediche Political Family, attracted over 10,000 […]
Police arrest five suspects, recover bus, 450 motorcycles in Imo
By Emmanuel Iheaka | Owerri The Imo State Police Command has arrested five suspected armed robbers and recovered a bus, 450 motorcycles, and over ₦6 million in cash in a major crackdown on criminal activities in the state. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, said the operation followed credible intelligence […]
2027: ADC ready to battle for Imo State, says Ihedioha
Former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is preparing for a door-to-door mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the aim of taking over Imo State.
Nigeria woos diaspora investors at Silicon Valley summit
By Folarin Kehinde Nigeria has intensified efforts to attract diaspora investment, as Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, declared the country open for business at a high-level gathering in the United States. Speaking as the keynote speaker at the pre-event dinner of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2026 held in Silicon […]
