Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been commended by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State for what the party called “superlative performance” in his first two years in office. In a statement on Thursday, APC spokesperson Darlington Nwauju said the minister had delivered reforms that exceeded expectations and reshaped a ministry…
A court in Makurdi, Benue State, has remanded two farmers in custody over allegations of terrorism, abduction and large-scale arson linked to a land dispute in the Mbakyum community. The accused, Nyamyoho Atimbir and Emmanuel Imiase, were arraigned on Thursday following a petition by three local families who claim the pair, together with another suspect…
Labour Party lawmakers representing Anambra State in Nigeria’s National Assembly have accused Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration of attempting to sweep under the carpet the assault of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member by members of the state vigilante group, Agunaechemba. The legislators – seven in total, including Senators Victor Umeh and Tony Nwoye…
Residents of Bwari and adjoining communities in the FCT will soon enjoy improved access to potable water, following the inauguration of a major water supply expansion project by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Launched on Wednesday, the project will cover 198 kilometres of pipelines and serve Bwari, Ushafa, Kuduru, Jigo, Kuchuku,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has led a high-powered federal delegation to Kogi to condole with Gov. Ahmed Ododo, over the passing of his father, Alh. Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the governor’s father passed away on Aug. 18 at the age of 83, and was buried on Aug. 19, according…
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the nomination of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval was sequel to a meeting on Wednesday between the state government delegation and Oba Ladoja as well as members of the Olubadan Advisory Council. Confirming the approval, Oba Ladoja’s media aide, Chief Adeola…
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has celebrated retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on his 84th birthday, describing him as an enduring symbol of leadership and national unity. In a message of felicitation issued on Wednesday, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Adamu Ahmed praised the former Nigerian military president for what he called “a lifetime defined by service, character and…
Former Nigerian military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has said that the country continues to endure because of the prayers offered by both Christians and Muslims. Speaking at his residence in Minna during a courtesy visit by the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to celebrate his 84th birthday, Babangida…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says no amount of intimidation or blackmail will derail his focus on infrastructure development in Abuja. Wike stated this on Tuesday while commissioning the rehabilitated Phase II of the Lower Usuma Dam Water Treatment Plant in Bwari Area Council. His remarks followed media reports, including a…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to Mr. Mele Kyari, immediate past Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), over allegations of fraud and money laundering. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an ex-parte application filed by…
