Ezekiel Nya-Etok, the 2023 governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mr Nya-Etok also pledged support for Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, both members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). […]
The protracted disagreement over offshore oil wells between Akwa Ibom and Cross River States has flared up again, with both governments restating sharply different positions on ownership and economic rights tied to the disputed assets. While officials in Akwa Ibom rejected reports suggesting any oil wells had been reassigned to Cross River, Governor Bassey Otu […]
The Ebonyi State Government has taken five homeless boys off the streets and placed them under state protection, as authorities intensify efforts to trace their families. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Felicia Nwamkpuma, announced the development during a media briefing on Saturday in Abakaliki. She said the children are now in government […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Borno State Police Command is in mourning following the death of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ahmad Musa. The senior officer lost his life in a fatal motor accident on the Jos-Bauchi road while traveling to visit his family. According to reports, the crash occurred over the weekend […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Slovak Prime Minister, Robert Fico has threatened to cut electricity exports to Ukraine if Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline is not restored by Monday. This follows a pipeline shutdown caused by a January drone strike. Fico’s government remains dependent on Russian crude and has accused President Zelenskyy […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has alleged widespread vote trading during the 2026 FCT elections. Observers reported that some voters received as much as ₦10,000 for their ballots across various parts of the capital. Co-convener Celestine Odo stated that while the exercise was peaceful, open vote buying marred […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Troops of the 6 Brigade have arrested a notorious gunrunner in Taraba State following a targeted intelligence-led operation. The suspect was intercepted while attempting to move illegal arms through the region. The raid yielded a significant haul of weaponry, including several sophisticated rifles. This operation is part of an […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Federal Government has moved to establish the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM&HS). This strategic project is designed to tackle Nigeria’s alarming shortfall of 340,000 doctors and boost national health security. Education Minister Tunji Alausa highlighted a stark disparity: while Nigeria’s population has crossed 240 million, […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa NNPC CEO, Bayo Ojulari has urged Nigerians to appreciate Aliko Dangote, calling his refinery a “stabilizer” that rescued the nation’s fuel supply. He noted the facility provided a critical buffer during the recent shutdown of state-owned plants. Ojulari admitted that state refineries were suffering “monumental losses,” forcing a strategic […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has dismissed claims of executive overreach regarding the election-day curfew. He clarified that the movement restrictions and work-free day were officially sanctioned by President Tinubu, not unilateral decisions. Senator Ireti Kingibe previously slammed the move as “unacceptable,” labeling it a dictatorial overreach in a democracy. […]
