Residents of Borno State went to the polls on Saturday to elect chairmen and councillors across the 27 local government areas, but the exercise took place amid notable absences on the ballot following the withdrawal of two opposition parties. Despite the boycott, voting proceeded in most areas under heavy security presence and with election […]
The political atmosphere in Rivers State has been stirred following a bold declaration by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who has pledged to deliver the state’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The statement signals a major shift in the state’s political direction and has sparked widespread debate among stakeholders across […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled a new short-term payment arrangement for fuel marketers, a development that coincides with a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The initiative is aimed at easing liquidity pressures within Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector while supporting smoother product distribution nationwide. Under the new framework, eligible […]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has intensified efforts to position the state as a competitive destination for international investment, as he seeks a structured economic partnership with the United States government and its subnational institutions. The move is part of the administration’s broader strategy to drive industrial growth, create jobs and modernise critical […]
Nigeria’s internal security architecture is facing renewed scrutiny following growing agitation within the Department of State Services (DSS) over the vacuum created by the withdrawal of police personnel from private and VIP escort assignments. The development has ignited debates among security experts, policymakers and civil society groups about role overlap, institutional mandates and the […]
The Benue State Government has launched the $15 million Benue Creative Impact Fund (BCIF), an ambitious intervention designed to empower young people, drive innovation, and generate over 300,000 direct and indirect jobs across the state. The fund was officially unveiled on Friday in Makurdi by Governor Hyacinth Alia, who was represented by his deputy, […]
Benin’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, has confirmed that approximately 200 West African soldiers, primarily from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, were deployed to the Benin Republic to support the government following the failed coup attempt on Sunday. The Minister disclosed on Thursday that some of these regional troops remain in the country to […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has stated that the recent massive reduction in the price of petrol by the Dangote Refinery is a direct dividend of the current administration’s oil sector reforms. Dare asserted on X (formerly Twitter) that the reforms are already yielding significant benefits […]
