Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed grave concern over Saturday night’s terror attack across three communities of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso and Pissa in Niger State, resulting in multiple deaths and abduction of innocent citizens. Kwara State Governor/ NGF Chairman, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in a statement on Monday said the Forum commiserated...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has reaffirmed that the 76 oil wells which have been a subject of renewed contention rightly belong to the state as decided by the Supreme Court in two separate judgements. NATIONAL ACCORD reports his remarks followed fresh agitation by the Cross River State...
Arsenal delivered a breathtaking performance on Sunday as they swept aside Wigan Athletic 4–0 in their FA Cup clash at the Emirates Stadium. From the opening whistle, the Gunners set the tone with relentless attacking football, leaving Wigan struggling to cope with the early pressure. The breakthrough arrived in...
American golfer Anthony Kim has finally brought his long wait for silverware to an end, clinching a remarkable victory at the LIV Golf Adelaide tournament. The triumph marks Kim’s first professional win since 2010, ending more than a decade without a major title. According to reports by ESPN, the...
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has once again opened up on his lingering issues with fellow artiste Blaqbonez, making fresh comments that have reignited conversations online. In a recent interview clip shared by Pulse Nigeria, the outspoken rapper spoke candidly about his relationship with Blaqbonez, choosing not to hold back his...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have demonstrated exceptional courage and operational superiority by decisively thwarted coordinated terrorist attacks in Pulka and Mandaragirau, in Borno State. Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, confirmed...
Department of State Services (DSS), has re-opened the “cold case” of the 2019 disappearance, in Kaduna, of a renowned government critic, Abubakar Idris, better known as Dadiyata, and several other cases of missing persons linked to a former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. A top security source...
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has sent warm birthday wishes to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing him as a man of “intellect, courage, and uncommon sagacity.” Atiku, in a message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, praised El-Rufai’s leadership qualities and...
Managing Director/CEO of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, paid a high-level courtesy visit to Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, where he presented a comprehensive briefing on the Fund’s milestones, ongoing reforms, and strategic direction. Sawyerr outlined significant progress in expanding access to student financing,...
The second conference of the National Economic Council, convened on 9 and 10 February 2026, was not another calendar obligation dressed up as policy theatre. It was a working session of a federation intent on maturing. For the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, constitutionally mandated as secretariat...
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has accused former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of deliberately seeking to stir political tension and mislead Nigerians for personal gain. In a post shared on his official platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Onanuga alleged...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged Nigeria’s support and commitment to the swift implementation of the provisions of the revitalised agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan. Prominent among the nation’s proposals as presented by the President is the immediate and unconditional release of the country’s...
By EUNICE OMOKARO – Africa’s foremost tech icon and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, who turns 70 on February 22, this year, has explained why he is not celebrating his 70th birthday with a mega party, preferring to offer University scholarships to additional 1000 Nigerian indigent wiz-kids...
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, as well as the 30th AU General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s AU...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano to express sympathy and support for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. The delegation, scheduled to depart Abuja on Monday, would convey President Tinubu’s condolences to the traders who...
Nigerian music star Davido has announced his decision to withdraw from the ongoing custody case involving his daughter, Imade Adeleke, describing the experience as deeply painful. The singer made the disclosure on his official X page, clarifying that he never sought full custody of his daughter but only requested...
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has called for a united front among all Nigerians ahead of the 2027 presidential elections in a bid to rescue the country from bad governance and corruption. Mr. Obi said the “Operation Rescue Nigeria” is not...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has commended the efforts of troops of Operation HADIN KAI for their commitment and sacrifices, which led to the repel and defeat of some Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, who attempted to infiltrate a military base and other surrounding settlements in Pulka Community of Gwoza...
Baring last minute change, the Nasarawa State 2019 and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Hon David Ombugadu, is set to dump his party to the ruling All Progressives Party (APC). A top member of PDP, who begged for anonymity, disclosed the development to our correspondent in Akwanga,...
Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has hinted at his intention to contest the forthcoming by-election for the vacant Nasarawa North Senatorial seat, pending official declaration by relevant authorities. Maku gave the indication on Sunday during a strategic meeting with key stakeholders from the five electoral wards in Akun...