National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer(CCEO), Trans Fortress Global Resources, for alleged illicit drug business. Femi Babafemi, Director Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the suspect had been on NDLEA watchlist since 2025 following credible intelligence. Babafemi said that the […]
Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, on Saturday hosted the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr Bayo Ojulari, on a facility tour of the Dangote Refinery, unveiling sweeping upgrades to its marine and port infrastructure. The technical engagement, held at the refinery’s harbour, centred on expansion projects designed to boost […]
The Federal Government has disclosed that 30 per cent of the 2025 Capital Budget will be implemented before the end of November 2026, with warrants already issued to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to commence execution. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, made this known at a stakeholders’ meeting on the implementation of […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has commenced strategic discussions with Russia aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to an artificial intelligence-driven, innovation-powered economy. Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Mr Kingsley Udeh, disclosed this in a statement shared on his verified X page following a meeting with Max Petrov, Trade Commissioner of the Russian […]
Nigeria has recorded fresh progress in its aviation safety oversight system following the conclusion of the technical assistance mission by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Western and Central African Office (WACAF) Regional Office Safety Team. At a debriefing ceremony held at the Authority’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, the Director General of Civil […]
The Senate on Thursday lost another member, Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District. Until his death, the lawmaker was the chairman, Senate Committee on Works. He died at the age of 64 after a brief illness. News of his death was confirmed at the budget defence session the Senate Committee on Culture […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke has condemned the recently released economic blueprint of the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Muniru Bola Oyebamiji, describing it as “capital flight oriented, old school thinking and behind news of current socio-economic advances under Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement issued on Sunday at Osogbo, Governor Adeleke noted […]
The Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival has formally commenced as pre-event activities have been launched in Abuja. An Open Day program to be aired live on NTA which will feature cultural dances, speeches, press briefings and display branded cars to highlight motor rally activities has just began at the Arena of the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has categorically refuted reports circulating in some quarters claiming that the commission has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election. The commission stated clearly that this information is false and misleading, adding that INEC has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for […]
Zamfara state APC chairman, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani has presented former Kaura Namoda local government PDP party chairman Hon. Sadiq Abubakar Ciroma to the Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle to formally welcome him into the state APC family. Tukur Danfulani said ” Your Excellency we are in your place […]
Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has condemned the gruesome murder of one of its priests in the Diocese of Kaduna, Venerable Edwin Achi, who was killed after spending a month in captivity. The Church also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Achi’s wife and daughter, who were abducted alongside him and remain in captivity. […]
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, boasted on Saturday that he is the most ranked Christian in government. He attributed his political rise to “the special grace of God,” urging Nigerians to remain steadfast in serving God regardless of their position in life. Akpabio spoke during the blessing and official opening of the Regina Coeli Parish Rectory […]
Nigeria has strengthened its position as the continent’s digital payments leader after the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System’s Instant Payments platform (NIP) became the first and only Instant Payment System (IPS) in Africa to attain the Mature’level on AfricaNenda’s IPS Inclusivity Spectrum, the highest recognition awarded on the continent. The landmark announcement was made at the […]
In the first series of this effort I put 8 of the Aspirants seeking the APC Presidential Ticket to the crucible, indeed this exercise houses no grudge or bias, it is but a didactic and patriotic effort at ensuring that the esteemed delegates of our great Party the APC choose the best person to fly […]
Nigerian have been given the last chance to choose a good man for a leader and save the country from all its troubles, former Gov. Isa Yuguda of Bauchi has said. Yuguda stated this on Friday in Abuja during a meeting between the All Progressives Congress (APC) FCT delegates and a presidential aspirant, Tein Jack-Rich. […]
Every mortal has his or her own baggage, we aren’t Saints for saints aren’t mortal. We are therefore judged as good or bad based on the weight of our baggage. As the Primaries of the Political Parties approach, this effort is a plea to the delegates of our great Party the All Progressive Congress APC, […]
…Alleges Procurement Of Court Judgment Following the destruction of his property valued at N100million Cecil Osakwe the Chairman of Abeh Signature Ltd, owners of Abeh Signature apartments, a real estate development company based in Abuja has petitioned the Inspector General of police on the malicious damage of their property in Mekong Street Maitama, Abuja. The […]
Resurrecting magic entertainment- Ono Mccaulay Hype Media CEO, Ono Mccaulay have revealed that the art of magic entertainment can help boast the country’s tourism status; Ono in a chat noted that magic as a form of entertainment is one aspect that have been pushed aside after the likes of Late Professor Peller died. He said […]
An All Progressives Congress aspirant to the Senate in the Federal Capital Territory, Mrs Dayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Thursday, told newsmen in Abuja that her aim in seeking election into the National Assembly was to usher in the change that the FCT people deserved. According to her, through proper legislation, she would protect the interest of not […]
The Forum of APC Organizing Secretaries (popularly referred to as APC-FORS) which comprises of all the Zonal, State, Local Government and Ward Organizing Secretaries of the All Progressives Congress, eulogizes the National Working Committee of our great party ably led by His Excellency, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, for revitalizing, overhauling and rejuvenating the party in the […]