By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The EFCC has denied claims that it threatened Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman with an electric chair during a N10.27 billion fraud probe. The allegations arose during a trial-within-trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Investigator Yazid Bawa testified that no coercion was used during the questioning. Addressing […]
A traditional ruler from Nigeria’s South-east, His Majesty, Lawrence Agubuzu has called on Bola Tinubu to either release Nnamdi Kanu from prison or return him to Kenya, from where he was brought to serve a life sentence in Sokoto State. The appeal was made by the ruler of the Ezema Olo Community in Ezeagu Local […]
The Nigerian government has launched a national Community Food Bank Programme aimed at addressing malnutrition among children under six across the country. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja during the first National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit. The programme is a joint effort involving the Office of the First Lady, the Federal Ministry […]
The Sultanate Council has announced that the fasting period for Ramadan 1447AH will commence on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following the sighting of the new crescent. The declaration was made after the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, working alongside the National Moonsighting Committee, received and verified reports of the moon’s sighting from various […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced plans to increase domestic gas supply by an additional 1.8 billion cubic feet per day in 2026 as part of efforts to meet growing demand across key sectors of the economy. The disclosure was made during a media engagement with the Nigeria Guild of Editors in Abuja, […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to create a nationwide oil spill database that will allow real-time monitoring of incidents across the country, alongside tighter inter-agency surveillance measures aimed at improving emergency response and environmental protection. The development was revealed on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Joint Project Management Committee for the […]
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday defended his record in office and encouraged Nigerians to take ownership of their historical narratives as he presented copies of his newly published book to Yakubu Gowon University. The presentation took place at the university in Abuja and also featured the introduction of a literacy […]
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a 21-year-old man identified as Chukwuka Solomon during a security operation targeting suspected cult activities in the state. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at Amikwo community in Awka South Local Government Area. The operation was carried out by officers attached to […]
The Delta State Police Command has announced a statewide crackdown on traffic violations, declaring that offenders will be promptly prosecuted through newly operational mobile courts. The directive follows confirmation from the Delta State Judiciary that designated mobile courts are now functional across several jurisdictions within the state. Authorities say the courts are authorised to summarily […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Governor Dapo Abiodun has condemned the reckless driving of truck operators after a fatal accident at the Ota Toll Gate. The crash, caused by a tanker’s brake failure, tragically claimed seven lives on Tuesday morning. Six men and one woman died when the vegetable oil tanker lost control and […]
