…Professionals of Nigeria ACSPN, held at the National Open University Conference Centre, Abuja. Represented by National Commissioner, Sani Adam, SAN, Amupitan who spoke on the theme, “Media, Technology and Elections in Africa: Navigating Digital Disruption and the New Dynamics of Electoral Communication,” said the propo…

…of retired Brig. Gen. Basil Adonkie, hours after she was abducted from her residence in Abuja. The Brigade disclosed this in a special situation report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday. The report said Mrs Adonkie was “abducted at about 10.30pm on September 1, prompting the deployment of troops…

…child traffickers and rescued a four-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted in Kuje, Abuja. The suspects, identified as Rose Daniel and Blessing John, were arrested on August 27, 2026, while allegedly attempting to flee with the child, identified as Ummi Mariam Abdullah. Confirming the development to newsmen, the FCT…

…covering security issues and counterinsurgency in Nigeria and across Africa.FCT, Abuja - DIG Johnson Kokumo (rtd.), the director-general of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), has described as false a viral video claiming that suspects arrested over illegal arms importation th…

…chairman of the National Population Commission, also passed away at Nizamiya Hospital in Abuja.A source within the NPC said Yusuf had been dealing with diabetes-related complications and had collapsed several times before his death.Yusuf was sworn in as NPC chairman by President Tinubu on December 3, 2025, less than a…

…appeal comes as fuel prices rose significantly to between N1,310 and N1,345 per litre in Abuja and its environs. The latest retail petrol price hike comes after Dangote Refinery and depot owners raised their gantry and ex-depot petrol prices. Reacting, Maigandi urged the Federal Government to broker a deal with Dangote…

…the second edition of the Policy Roundtable organized by the APC Professionals Forum in Abuja, titled The Asiwaju Scorecard Series. Restating his administration's economic trajectory, President Tinubu highlighted key macroeconomic indicators, noting that gross external reserves had reached approximately $52.7 billion b…

…National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Ranoil and other filling stations in Abuja and its environs. The latest price hike in Nigeria comes after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price by N65 per litre. Fuel price: Brent, WTI global crude prices jump to $95, $90 per barrel as US-Iran conflict escalates

…in a suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar before a Federal High Court in Abuja ended abruptly on Tuesday after his lawyer refused to serve the suit’s originating documents on President Bola Tinubu’s lawyer. Atiku’s suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1888/2026, was filed in his name and that of his party, the African…

…foremost event planning outfit, RegalBlissEvents, a company that has become the toast of Abuja, Kaduna and other states. In this interview with ROTIMI IGE, the creative director, Gloria Michael spoke on what makes them tick The post For us, a successful event means guests remember the experience — Gloria and Bolanle Mi…

…Suspends renal transplant services By Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — Wellington Clinics, Abuja, has denied involvement in any financial transaction linked to a controversial kidney transplant performed at its facility, saying its role was limited to providing an equipped theatre and a conducive environment for the procedure.…

…the felicitation in a statement personally issued by him on Tuesday in Abuja, hailing Shettima’s life of service, commitment and sacrifice to Nigeria. “Today, I warmly congratulate Vice-President Kashim Shettima, my brother and partner in steering the ship of our state, on his 60th birthday on September 2.” “Kashim is…

By Henry Umoru ABUJA- AHEAD of January 16 presidential election, the Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ahead of the election, Peter Obi has disclosed that he held talks with Canada’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Pasquale Salvaggio, as part of moves to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen Nigeri…

…Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, at a joint security spokespersons’ briefing in Abuja, where he addressed issues surrounding the conduct of the Osun election and controversial statements by political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections. Iniedu said inciting comments, particularly those relating to the e…

…Press and Public Relations of NAPTIP, Mr Vincent Adekoye, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Joint Security News Briefing organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser. Adekoye said the agency also secured more than 20 convictions in 2026 as it intensified operations against human trafficking and expl…

…Disu. Photo: NPF The initiatives were unveiled at the NPF Conference Centre in Jabi, Abuja. The Vigilant App is a citizen-facing platform that allows users to submit suspected fraud reports, upload evidence, track cases and receive feedback. The NPF–MTN CUG Network “provides police officers nationwide with secure and a…

…to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company and the Rural Electrification Agency in Abuja over its electricity challenges but had yet to receive a solution. He said, “Our community has historically had limited government presence and basic public infrastructure. For generations, our people have lived without electri…

…Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Benue states, according to the situation report made available in Abuja on Tuesday. According to the agency, cumulative deaths increased to 252, while the case fatality rate rose to 24.4 per cent, higher than the 18.6 per cent recorded in 2025. “The 14 new cases represented an increase from four c…

…that the withdrawal of United States troops signals a collapse in security ties between Abuja and Washington, describing the drawdown as a routine adjustment tied to specific mission objectives.Major General Samaila Uba, spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters, addressed the issue on Tuesday at a security briefing or…

…inform all that ATSSSAN has received an invitation from the Nigeria Police Headquarters, Abuja, pursuant to complaints lodged by Air Peace in respect of the lawful picketing that was carried out by unions in the aviation sector on August 11, 2026. “The allegations against our union are a case of conspiracy; threatening…

…Nigerian military personnel a spontaneous standing ovation while boarding a flight in Abuja. The gesture followed a directive by the airline's Chairman, Mr Allen Onyema, that military and police personnel be accorded priority boarding and applauded in recognition of their service and sacrifices to the nation. The widel…

Michael Ogbuefi, a Marine & Offshore Environmental Specialist, has announced his departure from NNPC Limited after 13 months working thereOgbuefi said his time at Nigeria's national oil company gave him a unique perspective on the energy sector that extended beyond professional experienceHis LinkedIn post drew attentio…

North, biggest beneficiary of my economic reforms’ By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu and his ruling All Progressives Congress APC have restated that the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration was a difficult but necessary decision that redirected national resources into productive sectors, even as the…

…spoke when he led an NLNG delegation to meet President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.He said Nigeria must expand domestic LPG supply while improving storage and distribution infrastructure to make cooking gas more affordable and accessible to households.“Improving LPG accessibility is important to Nigeria’s e…

…The corps members were kidnapped while travelling from the Bayelsa State NYSC camp to Abuja after a successful Orientation Course. The NYSC commended the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, DSS, Kogi State Vigilante groups, and others who contributed to the search and rescue effor…