The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has dismissed as false reports claiming that the party has nominated a governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The denial follows widespread speculation that had reportedly unsettled party members across the state, particularly on social media platforms. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday in Gusau, the APC…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says political activities towards the 2027 general elections will not affect his capacity to deliver life-impacting projects to FCT residents. Wike gave the assurance when he inspected some ongoing projects in parts of Abuja on Wednesday. He explained that he has the capacity to handle both tasks…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday said it installed a total of 185,439 meters in Q4 2024. NERC announced this on its 2024 Fourth Quarter Report, published on its website in Abuja. According to the report, this represents a marginal increase of 0.19 per cent compared to Q3 2024, when 185,087 meters were…
Russian-made weapons systems have demonstrated notable effectiveness in recent military operations, with several countries, including India, showing increased interest in expanding their arsenals with advanced Russian technology. India has reportedly praised the performance of the Russian S-400 Triumf air defence system during its recent Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. According to India Today TV, the S-400 played…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the private sector plays a pivotal role as a driver of innovation, job creation, and social progress. According to a statement by Olayemi John-Mensah, ACCI Media Officer, its President, Dr Emeka Obegolu, said this on Tuesday at the Nigeria-Belgium-Luxembourg Business forum 2024. Obegolu said the forum…
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has arrested 71 suspects who specialise in robbing Lagos Island residents of their valuables. The Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post shared on his official X handle @tokunbo_wahab on Tuesday. He said that the…
The embattled National Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has described the recognition of Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the occupant of the position by the Board of Trustees (BoT) as an invitation to chaos. Anyanwu, in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, said that BoT had…
The Northern Concerned Citizens have applauded the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, for his visible commitment to reforming Nigeria’s defence institutions and boosting operational success in the fight against insurgency and banditry. Since assuming office in August 2023, Matawalle has consistently highlighted the Armed Forces’ measurable progress while maintaining operational…
The South Korean Foreign Ministry has on Monday summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul over the apparent deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia, the Yonhap news agency reported. During the meeting, First Vice Foreign Minister, Kim Hong Kyun, said he expressed his disappointment over Georgy Zinoviev. Zinoviev made no comment to the journalists present…
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has inaugurated 97 participants as members of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47. Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the participants on Monday in Jos. The vice President, represented by the Mrs Josephine Piyo, the Deputy Governor of Plateau, congratulated the participants for their nominated as…
