President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on his 63rd birthday. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja, described Fashola as an outstanding administrator, accomplished legal practitioner and patriotic Nigerian. The president said Fashola’s exemplary leadership…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned the purported official list of successful candidates from its recently-held primaries in circulation, describing it as fake and unauthorised. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the party had not released any official list of winners of its primaries….
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) and Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have foiled a terrorist attack at Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State. The troops also naturalised two suspects and recovered arms and ammunition. The Force Commander, OPWS, Maj.-Gen. Moses Gara, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi by the…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has hailed the operational achievements of troops across theatres of operation, while reaffirming commitment to their welfare and professional development. Shaibu gave the assurance in his goodwill message at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 interdenominational church service on Sunday in Abuja. He was represented…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to remain committed to professionalism, sacrifice and patriotism in the service of the nation. Shaibu made the call in a goodwill message to the Nigerian Army family during the Jnterdenominational Church Service held as part of activities…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has condemned the killing of the Benue Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Mohammed, and his associate. Akume, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yomi Odunuga, called for the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned secondary school students against the intake of illicit drugs, particularly emerging substances such as colos, methamphetamine, codeine and tramadol. The anti -narcotic agency gave the warning on Wednesday during an anti-drug sensitisation at Niger College, Benin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sensitisation…
The Senate on Wednesday, expeditiously passed the State Police Bill which sought to move Nigeria from a unitary policing structure to a federal policing mode. The passage of the bill followed the clause by clause consideration of the bill by the committee of the whole of the Senate. The bill is entitled: “A bill for…
Jaiz Bank Plc says it is targeting the expansion of retail and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) banking penetration for growth in the 2026 financial year. Dr Haruna Musa, the Chief Executive Officer of Jaiz bank, said this while briefing newsmen at the bank’s 14th virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja on Wednesday. Musa…
The Nigerian Army says it has three suspected drug dealers in its custody in Benue, pursuant to its mandate to curb criminal activities, including drug trafficking and cultism, in the state. The Commanding Officer, 72 Special Forces Battalion Makurdi, Lt.-Col. Sunday Agwom, said the army was working in collaboration with other relevant security and law…
