President Bola Tinubu and the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation on Wednesday pushed for accelerated digital transformation across Nigeria’s civil service, with the President directing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to deepen digitalised work processes as part of efforts to end manual and opaque governance systems. Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume,…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling the rising number of out-of-school children through fresh education and inclusion policies across the state. Radda made this known in his message to commemorate the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration themed, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.” The governor, in…
The Social Democratic Party has affirmed businessman and energy sector executive, Christopher Nathaniel, as its sole governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Adamawa State. Nathaniel emerged unopposed on Thursday after delegates from the 21 local government areas of the state unanimously endorsed his candidature during the party’s governorship primary held at Duragi Hotels in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the fugitive, convicted former minister of Power, Saleh Mamman. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said Mamman was arrested somewhere in Rigasa, Kaduna on Tuesday morning around 3am Mamman, who has been on the run, was sentenced in absentia to 75 years.
The Allied Forces for Lagos Growth has commended the emergence of Mr. Ayo Gbeleyi as the running mate to the All Progressives Congress consensus governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election. The group described the ticket as a strong combination of administrative competence, financial expertise and economic vision capable…
A wave of relief has swept through farming communities in Abia State following the flag-off of the 10th annual subsidised fertiliser distribution by the Abia Grassroots Movement. The event took place at the organisation’s zonal office in Nkwokpu, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. The initiative is a strategic move to increase food production,…
The Federal Government has launched the Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation for Nigeria (NGPAST) and its Strategic Plan of Action (2025–2030), a comprehensive framework designed to promote gender equity, social inclusion, and the full participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The policy, developed…
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Abuja has adjourned the trial of an Abuja-based medical practitioner and pastor, Dr. John Abebe, over alleged N19 million IVF fraud, unlawful disclosure of patients’ medical records and alleged sale of embryos. Dr. Abebe, who is also said to be a pastor with Living Faith…
The founder of Zion Flames Prophetic and Intercessory Ministries, Apostle Momo Promise, has accused Nigerian politicians of abandoning governance in pursuit of their 2027 political ambitions. The cleric urged political leaders to focus on improving the lives of Nigerians rather than engaging in premature election campaigns and political permutations. In a statement made available to…
The Northern Coalition for Accountability and Public Trust has defended the Universal Service Provision Fund against allegations of financial mismanagement raised by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project. The coalition described SERAP’s claims of missing N26.9bn within the USPF as misleading and capable of creating unnecessary public distrust. In a statement issued on Tuesday by…
