…was born on April 10, 1986 in Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigeria. He attended Federal Government College Daura in Katsina State before studying law at the University of Calabar. Notably, in 2021, he received an honorary degree in arts and culture from ISCG University in Cotonou, Benin. He was known for playing charismatic…

…the centre of the allegations. For the ADC, the issue boils down to one question: can a government investigate allegations that reach into its own corridors of power? The party says only an independent inquiry can answer that question credibly. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, made the…

…address concerns over the pace of budget execution and the impact of funding delays on government operations.''Agencies are not being funded. Our people are k!dnapped every day. Heads are being chopped off on national television every day. We want to invite the President of Nigeria as our father, to come and explain to…

2027: I might not be alive. This government is doing everything to frustrate me and every single thing I do for a living - Peter Obi The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has alleged that his life is under threat, claiming he is deliberately being frustrated and targeted by the Tinub…

…Sharif extended his condolences to the families of the five crew members on board, his government said in a post on X. It said he "expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident" and added that the K2 Airways plane went down in the Arabian Sea. "The Prime Minister has extended heartfelt condolences to the…

…two suspects: Tibi Friday, 'm', 68 years, of Futoro Gbene Community, Ekeremor Local Government Area, and his son, Oyabrade Tibi, 'm', 36 years old. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly travelling to Abua, Rivers State, when a search was conducted on the tricycle. "During the search, four…

…assault through precision airstrikes during separate operations in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 said the troops also repelled…

…we've encountered in Nigeria before now. Nothing can equal this." He faulted the Federal Government's handling of insecurity and criticised the administration for failing to show any remorse for the state of the nation. Watch a clip from the interview below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@…

…said it doesn't make any sense for criminals to be pardoned and rehabilitated by the government.''It does not make even common sense to grant pardon and rehabilitate and re-integrate criminals'' he saidAlso speaking, Senator Abba Moro, said ''There is an urgent need for the leadership of this Senate to meet with Mr Pre…

…left injured following fresh bandit atta@ck on Lajinge community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State on Wednesday, July 8. Residents said the attackers stormed the community at about 12:00 midnight and operated until around 2:20 a.m., shooting sporadically and causing panic among villagers. A res…

…chairman, Dr. Chukwudi Dimgba. According to Dimgba, Okumgba, who hails from Okrika Local Government Area, is an administrator, businessman and politician with experience in both public and political service. He said Okumgba has served as South-South Zonal Secretary and South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary of a politic…

…prosecute Boko Haram members - Senate tells FG The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. The resoluti…

…(NSIB). He noted that while the NCAA was originally expected to be funded by the Federal Government, the introduction of the Ticket Sales Charge shifted that responsibility, although the Authority still shares its revenue with other aviation agencies. According to him, further reductions to the NCAA’s allocation would…

…But it is far more than that; it is, in fact, an economic crime that deprives the government of revenue, discourages investment, distorts competition, and weakens confidence in Nigeria’s economic ambitions. Left unchecked, it rewards criminality while punishing compliance, a dangerous downturn for any economy seeking s…

…is politically motivated. ADC alleges assault The ADC has accused the Federal Government of subjecting El-Rufai to political persecution, alleging that operatives of the ICPC denied him access to medical treatment, arrested his personal physician and assaulted his wife. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National…

…improving domestic fuel availability. Its success has renewed interest among African governments and private investors seeking to replicate the model in other parts of the continent. Beyond Kenya, several countries are now pursuing similar projects to strengthen their domestic refining industries. In Mozambique, Nigeri…

Families and members of the Omugo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have celebrated the return of the three remaining worshippers of the Evangelical Church Winning All, Omugo, who regained their freedom after spending 105 days in captivity. The three women, including a hearing-impaired widow, w…

…to Nigerians, calling for closer collaboration among the federal, state and local governments to eliminate multiple identity databases. He stressed that a reliable national identity database would improve evidence-based policymaking, planning, resource allocation and public service delivery by providing accurate demogr…

…through sustained collaboration with security agencies across the state. He said the government would continue providing logistics, equipment, ammunition and other operational support to security forces fighting criminal elements. "The governor will never negotiate with bandits. Those willing to surrender should do so…

…to provide qualitative healthcare services without financial hardship, in line with the government's people-centred health policy. "Our administration has delivered across the sectors: over 300 kilometres of roads, over 200 rehabilitated primary care centres, over 150 rehabilitated schools, ongoing payments of salary d…

…in Lagos. The anniversary dinner and fireside chat brought together representatives from government, development finance institutions, the private sector, development organisations, academia and the renewable energy industry to review the organisation's first decade of operations and discuss the future of energy access…

…Henry Obetta The Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has commended the Federal Government for establishing the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), describing the initiative as a landmark policy decision that will strengthen digital health governance, improve evidence-based decision-…

…coverage, the project is also supporting advocacy efforts aimed at increasing government investment in primary healthcare. Also speaking, the chairperson of the LASAM’s Advocacy Subcommittee, Mrs Shola Hassan, said the organisation has intensified engagements with political office holders and local government authoriti…

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR).

…notification that I am resigning from my position as Executive Chairman of Tangaza Local Government, effective immediately from today," he said. Kalanjeni explained that the decision followed broad consultations with those close to him. "This difficult decision has been reached after extensive consultations with my fam…