Tragedy Averted as Soldiers Evacuate Bomb from Abia Church
Tragedy Averted as Soldiers Evacuate Bomb from Abia Church A tragedy was narrowly averted at the United Evangelical Church in Aba, Abia State, after a suspected bomb was found on the premises. The discovery, made during construction, saved over 100 lives, including church members and local traders who frequent the busy area. […]
Atiku Holds Talks With ADP Leaders Amid Obi, Opposition Realignment Talks
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has intensified consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, holding a high-level meeting with the national leadership of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) at his Abuja residence. The meeting, which took place over the weekend, was confirmed on Monday by the ADP National Chairman, Yabagi Yusuf Sani, who said […]
Osun Assembly Accuses Oyetola of Illegal Control of Council Funds, Warns UBA
The Osun State House of Assembly has accused former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, now Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, of unlawfully interfering in local government administration and directing the disbursement of council funds, describing the alleged actions as a threat to democracy, the rule of law and grassroots governance. The allegation was made on […]
Atiku, Yari in Abuja Closed Door Meeting
Atiku, Yari in Abuja Closed Door Meeting Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently hosted Senator Abdulaziz Yari, a prominent APC chieftain and former Governor of Zamfara State, at his Abuja residence. This high-profile encounter has sparked intense speculation regarding a major strategic realignment among Nigeria’s political elite ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]
States, Companies Authorized to Generate Power as Tinubu Signs Electricity Bill into Law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electricity Bill into law, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s power sector by empowering states, private companies, and individuals to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity across the country. The new Electricity Act repeals the Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act (EPSRA) of 2005 and consolidates all existing […]
FG to split electricity subsidy with state govt Starting in 2026, the Federal Government will stop paying electricity subsidies alone, sharing the cost with state and local governments. This shift aims to end the central government’s sole financial burden and create a more sustainable energy sector. Paying for Choices Budget DG Tanimu […]
Husband, Wife Make History as First Nigeria Couple Brigadier-generals
Husband, Wife Make History as First Nigeria Couple Brigadier-generals Brigadier General Cecilia U. Akagu and Brigadier General Clifford B. Wanda have made history as the first married couple in the Nigerian Army to both attain the rank of Brigadier General. Their achievement represents a rare milestone in the annals of the nation’s […]
Troops Kill Top Bandit Kingpin in Niger State
Troops Kill Top Bandit Kingpin in Niger State Nigerian troops neutralized notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Dan Gudale Shangel and another top commander during an operation in Niger State. The bandits were intercepted at Lioji and Mailaka (Kotonkoro) while attempting to move kidnapped hostages toward Zamfara. This decisive strike successfully thwarted the abduction […]