Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), coming a day after the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Diri’s resignation which was announced by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah stated that 19 members...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has approved the state’s right to host the coming Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) national media summit in the state The governor gave the approval while he played host to the National President of NUJ Comrade Alhassan Yahaya at on Monday. The governor while...
Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation has taken a bold step toward advancing women’s empowerment and sustainable rural development by laying the foundation for a new Women’s Centre in Bodel, a community near the Gashaka Gumti National Park in Taraba State. The initiative, unveiled during a foundation-laying ceremony, marks a...
Nigerian Army has sustained nationwide onslaught against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, neutralising four terrorists and apprehending 53 suspects in recent operations. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the operations were conducted between Oct. 10 and Oct.13. He said the...
As the world prepares to mark World Food Day (WFP) on October 16, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning: 673 million people globally—roughly 8% of the world’s population—are suffering from hunger. In a recent statement, the WFP highlighted a troubling rise in global...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has lauded his squad for a dominant performance against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, after a stunning 4-0 victory in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. An early third-minute goal from Victor Osimhen settled early...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna- In a joint security operation, troops from Operation Enduring Peace (JTF-OPEP) and Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have apprehended a suspected arms trafficker and his wife in Saminaka, located in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the...
Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum (NNYLF) has issued a stern warning to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and activist-turned-politician, Omoyele Sowore, urging them not to exploit the ongoing detention of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, for political gain. In a statement released Wednesday in Abuja, the...
Nigerian digital space has been set ablaze by a growing controversy involving the resale of rebranded iPhones—specifically, older iPhone XR models made to look like the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max. The drama began when entrepreneur and tech personality, Blord, publicly showcased a device he claimed was an iPhone...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that his absence from the recent Council of State meeting was not a snub but a decision made with President Bola Tinubu’s full awareness and approval. Speaking during the commissioning of Access Roads in Sector Centre B, Dakibiyu...
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, together with Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, have taken a final investment decision (FID) on the HI gas project offshore Nigeria. A statement issued by the company in London on Tuesday hinted that when completed, the...
A group of Igbo businessmen in the United States has raised the alarm that the ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu Now‘ protest planned for October 20, is a ploy by the presidential candidates in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore and Atiku Abubakar, to delay Kanu’s ongoing trial of the IPOB leader....
Access Bank Plc has taken a major step toward seamless intra-African payments with the recent integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship mobile application, AccessMore. This strategic move underscores Access Bank’s commitment to enhancing cross-border payment experiences for its customers across the continent, the...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to conduct a credible, transparent, and inclusive governorship election come November 8 in Anambra State. Acting Chairman of INEC, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu disclosed this during the third quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of political parties in Abuja on Tuesday . Agbamuche-Mbu further...
Prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elder statesman and Board of Trustees (BoT) member, Chief Bode George, has expressed deep surprise over the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling the move unexpected and puzzling. Speaking during a live appearance on Politics Today...
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have foiled a drug trafficking attempt in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The incident occurred on October 14, 2025, during a routine stop-and-search operation. A statement dated 14/10/2025 and signed by the Acting Media Information Officer of Operation WHIRL STROKE, Ahmad...
House of Representatives is calling on the Federal Government to repurpose a forfeited estate in Abuja—once tied to former Central Bank Governor (CBN) Godwin Emefiele—for the benefit of struggling Nigerians, particularly internally displaced persons (IDPs), low- and middle-income earners, and other vulnerable groups. The motion, championed by Rep. Jafaru...
A powerful military unit in Madagascar has claimed control of the government, just hours after the country’s parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, citing “desertion of duty.” Colonel Michael Randrianirina, commander of the elite CAPSAT unit, confirmed the takeover during a dramatic announcement in the capital. “We have...
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got more intense as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the matchups for its playoff semifinals. Scheduled to take place in Morocco between November 13 and 16, the fixtures will see Nigeria square off against Gabon, while Cameroon...
Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a major step toward restoring financial stability and investor confidence in the electricity market with the finalization of the implementation framework for the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan, a landmark initiative approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address structural bottlenecks and...