The President of Nigeria’s Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has welcomed continued defence cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, saying it plays a crucial role in the country’s fight against terrorism. Speaking on Tuesday at the Senate’s first plenary sitting of 2026 after the festive recess, Mr Akpabio said the partnership demonstrated Nigeria’s alignment with international…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria’s Oyo State has called on security agencies and community stakeholders to support a mobile voter registration programme aimed at expanding access to electoral participation. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Adeniran Tella, made the call during a consultative meeting with members of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed the administration’s readiness for “reasonable dialogue” with striking workers, while warning of legal consequences for those who defy a court order to resume duties. Wike gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the ruling of the National Industrial…
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to amend existing legislation to allow for an increase in the number of judges at the Federal High Court from the current 70 to 90. The proposal was submitted through a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and was presented to lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary…
Algeria and Niger have taken steps to revive suspended energy cooperation, holding talks focused on major hydrocarbons projects, including the $13 billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP). Algerian Minister of State for Hydrocarbons and Mines Mohamed Arkab led a high-level delegation to Niamey on Tuesday, where he held discussions with Niger’s Minister of Petroleum, Hamad Tinni….
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards strengthening its education system with the presentation of a ₦50 million award to Taiwo Solanke, recognised as the nation’s best teacher at the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026 in Abuja. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said the award reflects the government’s determination to elevate…
Former APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has thrown his weight behind Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, urging all governorship aspirants within the party to suspend their ambitions ahead of the 2027 election. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ganduje made the statement on Monday during the official reception of Governor Yusuf…
Senator David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, has commended Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru for supporting his son, Osborne Umahi, who won the APC chairmanship ticket for Ohaozara Local Government Area. Speaking on Monday in Uburu, his hometown, Umahi described the governor’s backing as an uncommon display of integrity and loyalty, following Osborne’s victory in…
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing facility in Agwatashi, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer at OPWS Headquarters, confirmed the discovery in a statement on Monday in Makurdi. According to Zubairu, troops on routine patrol from…
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has taken over the prosecution of Senior Advocate of Nigeria Mike Ozekhome in a high-profile fraud case involving a property in the United Kingdom. Ozekhome was due to be arraigned in an Abuja High Court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)….
