Nigeria’s former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has been named Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as opposition parties join forces in a coalition they say is determined to rebuild democracy and return power to the people. The announcement was made in Abuja on Wednesday during a formal ceremony in which Ralph…
A helicopter deployed by an African Union peacekeeping mission has crashed at the international airport in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, resulting in the deaths of five passengers, as reported by a Ugandan military spokesperson. Three of the helicopter’s eight occupants survived the incident on Wednesday, though they sustained serious injuries and burns, the spokesperson,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has commended the Coordinator, FCT Satellite Towns Development Department, Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, for outstanding performance. Wike gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday, while inaugurating the dualised and upgraded Ushafa to War College/Army Checkpoint roads and other ancillary roads in the Bwari Area Council….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will commence the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for outstanding by-elections in 12 states on Thursday, July 3. The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Wednesday in Abuja, said that the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) had approved the…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) has neutralised one suspected bandit along Kampani Zurak – Sabon Gari road in Wase Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Maj. Samson Zhakom, OPSH Media Officer ,disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Jos. Zhakom said that the feat followed a special operation by the troops in the…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its monetary policy reforms, which are significantly contributing to the nation’s economic recovery. IMF gave the commendation was its 2025 Article IV Consultation report on Nigeria. The fund commended the Federal Government for bold and politically difficult policies that had improved…
The Police Command in Anambra says the recent killing of 10 persons in Ogboji, Orumba-South Local Government Area (LGA) of the state was not targeted at indigenes of Ebonyi. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Awka. Ikenga…
The Yobe Government has announced a temporary closure of three weekly markets for counter-insurgency operational reasons. They are Katarko, Kukareta and Buni Yadi weekly markets. This is contained in a statement by Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam Rtd, the Adviser to Gov Mai Mala Buni on Security Matters. He said the closure would pave way for proactive…
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former President, is undergoing medical treatment in the United Kingdom after falling ill during a planned annual check-up, according to his spokesperson. Garba Shehu, a long-serving media aide to Buhari, confirmed the development in comments to local media. “It is true that the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, is unwell. He has been…
18 official of All Progressives Congress (APC) from Gayam Ward in Lafia Local Government Area, have rejected the purported suspension of Aliyu Bello, the State Chairman of party over alleged anti-party activities. The Chairman of Gayam ward, Ibrahim Iliyasu had on Tuesday, led 13 other executives of the party, including the secretary, Ibrahim Kwande, to…
Nigeria’s former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has been named Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as opposition parties join forces in a coalition they say is determined to rebuild democracy and return power to the people. The announcement was made in Abuja on Wednesday during a formal ceremony in which Ralph…
