Abia’s democratic reforms boosting public confidence, says Otti’s aide
The Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Investment Promotion and Public-Private Partnerships, Jerome Green-Amakwe, says the state’s ongoing governance and development reforms are strengthening public confidence and drawing…
Defence minister blames Israel-Iran, Russia-Ukraine wars for arms shortage
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has said ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria to acquire the military…
I have no political godfather, only God — Blessing Fubara
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State, Blessing Fubara, has dismissed claims that he is being sponsored by any political godfather, insisting that his only…
Enugu arrests six suspects, recovers cache of arms and ammunition
The Enugu State Government has announced the arrest of six suspected criminals linked to major security incidents in the state, following a joint operation by security agencies that also led…
Tinubu renames Kaduna institute after Shehu Musa Yar’Adua
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the completed Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna to the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Technology. Tinubu…
South African woman bids farewell to repatriated Nigerians amid xenophobic attacks
A South African woman who identified herself as the president of the Inizwe Nathi Party on Wednesday publicly bid farewell to Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa amid ongoing xenophobic…
Electoral corruption allegations threaten public trust in democracy — Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has expressed concern over allegations of corruption in Nigeria’s electoral process, warning that such practices continue to weaken public…
Sweden drops plan to lower criminal responsibility age to 13
Sweden’s right-wing government has withdrawn a controversial proposal that sought to reduce the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13, after failing to secure enough parliamentary backing. Justice Minister…
NCAA suspends airline permit after aircraft lands on road, departs without clearance
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operational permit of an airline operator after one of its aircraft reportedly landed on a road near Asaba, Delta State, and…
NUPRC sets June 12 deadline for 2025 oil block bids
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has fixed June 12, 2026, as the deadline for the submission of technical and commercial bids by prequalified companies participating in the ongoing…