Troops of Joint Task Force, ‘Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF-OPEO)” have rescued a kidnapped victim and recovered the ransom paid by the family during a coordinated operation in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. THis is contained in a statement issued by Capt. Polycarp Oteh, the Media Officer of the operation JTF-OPEO on Monday in…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says no fewer than 46 persons were killed in 77 crashes recorded in the state between January and March, 2026. The Sector Commander, FRSC Gombe State, Mr Samson Kaura, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Monday. Kaura said that 346…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), under the leadership of Dr Agbo Major, has distanced itself from the resolutions reached at opposition political parties summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State last Saturday. Major, who spoke at a news conference on Monday in Abuja, said the party was neither represented nor officially involved in the coalition…
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has described as false and misleading a viral infographic claiming that a new vehicle tax has been imposed by the government effective July 1. The NRS made this known in a statement by Mr Dare Adekambi, Special Adviser to the NRS chairman, Dr Zach Adedeji, and spokesperson for the service….
The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has suspended the ongoing strike by primary and secondary school teachers with immediate effect. The SWEC Chairman, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, disclosed this at a news conference on Sunday in Gwagwalada. Shafa said the decision followed an emergency meeting…
Mr Muhammed Dangyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has urged new NUPENG president, Salimon Akanni Oladiti, to sustain achievements of predecessor, Williams Akporeha. Dangyadi gave the charge on Sunday in a goodwill message at the union’s sixth Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Lagos. Represented by TUSIR Director, Mr Falonipe Amos, Director, Trade Union Services and…
Aviation stakeholders have called on the federal and state governments to urgently address the increase in aviation fuel prices to ease the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The stakeholders, under the aegis of Concerned Aviation Stakeholders, said something needs to be done immediately to save the 2026 Hajj operation from severe logistical…
Gov. Hope Uzodimma, Director-General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) says the group’s new digital platform will deepen communication of the reforms and achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Imo governor spoke at the formal unveiling of the RHA website and other digital assets at the organisation’s headquarters in Abuja. This…
A support group, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Ideological Group, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving a N17 billion grassroots development fund. The group’s convener, Mr Bamidele Atoyebi, said the approval reflects adoption of its community-driven development proposals. Atoyebi said the presidential approval, announced on April 22, aligned with the group’s April 1 memo to…
The Steering Committee on the establishment of State Police Service (SPS) has proposed a strong and multi-layered oversight that would withstand political interference and pressure in the establishment of SPS. The committee, chaired by Prof. Olu Ogunsakin disclosed this in its report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja….
