Over 15,000 residents of Adamawa State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by Senator Binos Yaroe, as part of his constituency service initiatives for the Adamawa Southern Senatorial District. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the four days event at Demsa Local Government in Adamawa state, the...
By VICTOR VERSHIMA, Yola
Benue State Police Command has arrested a criminal suspect and recovered ammunition in Ukum and repelled an attack in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The arrest occurred on Friday, February 6, 2026, when the operatives of the Command, received credible information regarding the movement of a male...
Zonal Pastor of the Christian Evangelical Fellowship of Nations (CEFN), Sokoto Missionary Zone, Reverend Micheal Adaji Olobo, has charged Christians and young people to go beyond prayers and intentionally develop products or services if they desire open doors, relevance, and divine intervention in today’s highly competitive world. Delivering a...
Former First Lady of Kano State, Prof. Hafsat Ganduje, has commended the Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, for launching the Kano Mega Empowerment Programme, describing it as a practical and sustainable initiative aimed at addressing the economic needs of women and vulnerable citizens. Speaking as...
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has been recognised for its pioneering role in oilfield development projects at the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) which held in Abuja last week. The award for “Best Oilfield Development Projects” applauds SNEPCo’s leadership in Nigeria’s deep-water sector, having commenced...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over its handling of the Port Harcourt Refinery, describing the decision to reopen the facility as a waste of scarce public resources after billions of dollars have been sunk into failed rehabilitation efforts. In a...
Troops of Forward Operation Base (FOB) Malumfashi, under Headquarters 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, have recorded a major operational success following the recovery of 529 rustled livestock after a fierce engagement with suspected terrorists in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, which was led by Lieutenant Colonel...
DAILY ASSET Awards 2025: Governors Mbah, Fintiri, Zacch Adedeji, others honoured for national impact
DAILY ASSET Awards 2025: Governors Mbah, Fintiri, Zacch Adedeji, others honoured for national impact
Nigeria’s political, corporate, and professional elite converged in Abuja on February 5 as Daily Asset Newspaper hosted its 9th Annual Award Ceremony, recognising outstanding leadership and contributions to national development across key sectors. The high-profile ceremony, held at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Central Business District, attracted state governors, senior...
Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed relief over the safe release of worshippers abducted during an attack on Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, in a statement commended Governor Uba Sani for what he...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said his administration embarked on difficult but necessary reforms to stabilise public finance, strengthen governance, and create a predictable business environment, stressing that the reforms are now yielding tangible results. The governor stated this at the opening ceremony of the 47th Kaduna International...
Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that residents of some communities in Kaduna State protested the displacement of 18 villages by bandits, allegedly leading to the closure of 13 basic schools. In a statement issued by the Headquarters, 1 Division/Sector 1 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, underscoring Nigeria’s strategic partnership with the United States on security and regional stability. Pictures of the visit was shared by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga in a...
Federal Government will on Monday convene the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference to strengthen Nigeria’s economic coordination and accelerate inclusive growth across all states of the federation. Governors of the 36 states and key national stakeholders will attend the conference. Scheduled for February 9 and 10, 2026, and holding...
Within the next several years, the invisible architecture of Nigeria’s democracy faces a quiet but existential threat. For decades, the local press served as the bedrock of our national identity, but today, that foundation is being hollowed out by unregulated global digital gatekeepers. Led by Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru, the...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has requested the Code of Conduct Bureau to promptly and effectively investigate the conduct of members of the Senate who allegedly participated in the removal of the provisions on electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act amendment Bill during plenary after...
Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the escalating wave of killings and abductions across the country, warning that Nigeria is fast becoming a “field of grief” as violence continues unchecked. In a joint press statement titled: “ _The Cry of the Innocent: Stop...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State do not require the backing of a sitting governor to rally support for the President ahead of the 2027 elections. Wike made the remarks on Saturday in Port...
The Defense authorities have confirmed that there was indeed a foiled attempt by elements of the military to oust Mr. Tinubu from power. But the long expected disclosure has not made much impact as news. Our public is preoccupied with more fundamental existential matters to be captivated by stories...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has clarified that the National Assembly did not scrap or oppose the electronic transmission of election results, insisting that the Senate only retained the relevant provision as contained in the Electoral Act 2022. Akpabio made the clarification on Saturday in Abuja while speaking at a...
United States (US) Mission in Nigeria has condemned the deadly attack on communities in Kwara State that reportedly claimed the lives of more than 160 people, describing the violence as horrific and senseless. In a statement shared via its official X handle, @USinNigeria, the U.S. expressed deep sympathy with...