DIA accredits Defence advisers, attachés from UK, Japan, Italy, Ghana, Mali
…Assures Diplomats of Safety During Official Duties By Kingsley Omonobi The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has formally accredited Defence Advisers and Defence Attachés from the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Ghana and the Republic of Mali, urging them to strictly observe Nigeria’s diplomatic and security protocols while carrying out their official responsibilities. Speaking at the accreditation […]
Reps begin review of South-South Development Commission Act to expand funding
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday commenced a public hearing on a bill seeking to amend the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) Establishment Act, 2025, to expand the commission’s statutory funding base and strengthen its capacity to address developmental challenges in the oil-producing region. The hearing, organised by the House Committee […]
2027: Accord stakeholders back Gbenga Hashim for president
…Pass vote of no confidence on Tinubu By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Stakeholders of the Accord Party under the aegis of the Accord Alliance Movement have reaffirmed their support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The group also urged the party leadership to upload his details to […]
Otti orders palliative works on flooded section of Opobo–Azumini Federal highway
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed the immediate commencement of palliative works on the flooded section of the Opobo–Azumini Federal Highway at Ovom in Obingwa Local Government Area. The highway, which links Aba to Azumini in Abia State and extends to Ika, Etim Ekpo and Ukanafun local government […]
Jorge Jesus leading candidate to replace Martinez as Portugal coach — Reports
Veteran Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Roberto Martínez as Portugal head coach following the Spaniard’s departure, according to local reports.
Elderly man, son arrested with four guns in Bayelsa
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 68-year-old man and his son for allegedly being in possession of four single-barrel guns concealed in a sack. The suspects, identified as Tibi Friday, 68, and his son, Oyabrade Tibi, 36, both from Futoro Gbene Community in Ekeremor Local Government Area, were intercepted […]
