National Council on Privatisation (NCP) on Thursday approved the request by the Bureau of Public Enterprise to follow through on the engagement with Transcorp Power Consortium to secure execution of the Performance Agreements (PAs) on the sale of Afam Power Plc and Afam III Fast Power Limited. The target...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, continued on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, with the defence counsel cross-examining the sixth prosecution witness, Mashelia Arhyel Bata, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank. Bello is...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday restated his administration’s resolve to ensure that Nigeria maximises its human, material, and intellectual potential for enhanced industrialisation, peace, and prosperity. He spoke at the Council Chambers in Abuja as he received in audience members of Course 33 of the National Defence College....
In a move to ensure a clean Federal Capital City and create order in the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) sanitation system, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that it would commence a new waste management regime from Monday, November 17, 2025. This was revealed in a media...
Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Ayinla Akintayo has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), for its impressive conviction and asset recovery figures, stating that they testify to the success of the Commission’s fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes in...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-1 victory over Gabon in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifying Africa Playoff match, describing the performance as a clear expression of the Nigerian character that rises, adapts, and prevails. President Tinubu in a statement on Thursday by...
Nigerian Senate has opened an investigation into how stamp duty revenues are being generated, managed, and spent across the country — a move lawmakers say is crucial to tightening financial accountability and closing revenue leakages. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Senator Aliyu...
Nigeria took a major step toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night as Victor Osimhen delivered a superb brace to help the Super Eagles outclass Gabon 4–1 after extra time, sealing a place in the play-off final. The game, played at a packed neutral venue,...
Non-Indigenes Association of Kaduna State has commended Governor Uba Sani for his exemplary leadership, inclusive governance style, and steadfast commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state. In a statement issued on Thursday and jointly signed by Chief Lazarus Ndu Ama, the Convener; Chief Niyi Folabi,...
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), ‘Jibiya Border Command’ in Katsina State, has rescued no fewer than 150 suspected victims of human trafficking from January to date. The Comptroller, Mr Haruna Suleiman-Zakirai, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of a two-day...
Federal Government has suspended its earlier plan to impose a 15% import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel). The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed the development in a statement posted on its official X (Twitter) handle...
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have successfully rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from what could have been a major abduction by insurgents along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when the corps members’ convoy, consisting of three...
Two Nigerians have been rescued while two others remain missing following a tragic shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The ill-fated vessel, which was carrying 49 migrants, capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving 42 people missing and presumed dead. In a...
In a renewed push to combat violent extremism and rebuild community trust in conflict-torn Borno State, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED) has brought together 30 women-led peace groups for a one-day dialogue aimed at uncovering and addressing the root causes of violent extremism in the region....
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Thursday, conducted a promotional examination for over6,000 Directorate cadre staff under the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. For candidates in the FCT, the computer-based test (CBT) was held at the JAMB CBT center in Kogo, Bwari Area Council. Speaking with...
Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (NCCSO) has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to defer the 15% import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Diesel until the first quarter of 2026, describing it as a deliberate move that “strangulates local refineries and empowers foreign importers.” The coalition’s National...
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Shades of Us, has expressed concern over the growing mental health issues affecting young people across the country. The founder of the organisation, Ramatu Ochekliye, spoke on the issue shortly after presenting a short film in Jos on Tuesday. The film, “The Dumps“, seeks to...
A bill seeking for the creation of Savannah State out of the present Borno has passed its first reading at Wednesday’s plenary session of the 10th House of Representatives. House of Representatives’ Committee on the 1999 Constitution Review, Chairman for the Northeast Zone B, Hon Isa Ali, had earlier...
Nasarawa State Sanitation and Waste Management Authority (NASWAMSA) has been hit with allegations of underpaying casual staff. However, the agency said these claims are baseless and part of a blackmail campaign against Hon. Isa Bello, the NASWAMSA leader. The allegations were made by some casual staff who claim they...