According to him, the victim is in stable condition. The commissioner added that after a detailed search by EOD experts, no other explosive devices were found in the area. He asked traders and residents in the market to stay calm and continue their normal activities. Tijani also said parts of the explosive device had b…

The commissioner explained that the state government has established several platforms for public engagement and feedback, enabling citizens to contribute to policy discussions and communicate their concerns directly to government. He stressed that such engagements help government remain responsive to the needs and asp…

…by pregnant women and other vulnerable residents," he said. Earlier, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, led a team of journalists on an inspection tour of development projects across Zone One of the state. Maiyaki said the tour was organised at the instance of Governor Uba Sani to…

…of this country until I die." He also thanked Governor Ahmed Aliyu for inviting him to commission the road projects in the state.

…livelihoods and durable solutions-which are being implemented through the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). He noted that climate change, insecurity and protracted conflicts continue to drive displacement across the world, making stronger international cooperation mor…

…intervention may become necessary. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) provides complaint channels through which consumers can report grievances involving goods and services. According to information published by the commission, consumers who believe their rights have been violated can su…

…sustainability and climate finance. Members of the Lagos delegation included the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab; Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George; Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals, Oreoluwa Finnih; and Special Adviser on Public-Private Partnershi…

Mininim Oseji, the Delta State Head of Service, Monday said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is conducting a

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has re-arraigned a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of defunct Skye Bank Plc, now Polaris Bank Limited, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged N15.6 billion fraud. The development was disclosed during proceedings before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital T…

…especially as the country moves closer to another election cycle. The former commissioner for health also expressed confidence in the PDP, describing her association with the party as a reflection of her belief in its capacity to deliver electoral success. Meanwhile, the chairman of the party, Abayomi Tella, asserted t…

…alleged that the exercise conducted by the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) lacked the basic ingredients of credibility. One of the candidates, Abubakar Ahmadu, who spoke for all the candidates, said, “We wish to state emphatically that elections did not hold in all the local government councils…

…Maiduguri metropolis and Jere local government area but to no avail. Prof. Usman A. Tar, Commissioner, Ministry of Information and Internal Security, Borno State made the clarification in a press statement on Monday. The statement reads: “The attention of the Borno State Government has been drawn to recent reports circ…

…and senseless act of violence against a peaceful community. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the government expressed condolences to the families of victims and prayed for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment in various health faciliti…

…military-style uniforms celebrating in an isolated forest. At the time, the Borno State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, said the children could be victims who were forcefully taken during recent attacks. Indeed, a 2024 UNICEF report indicated that over 8,000 children had been recru…

…Nigeria. In North-central Nigeria and other critical territories, the REA recently commissioned major solar hybrid mini-grid projects under the World Bank-supported Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) initiative which have significantly scaled local capacity. In Kogi State alone, the agency col…

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA A fresh petition before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to secure clearance to contest the 2023 presidential election. The petition, dated June 19, was filed by a civil…

…Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Federal Character Commission to oversee its 2026 promotion exercise to boost transparency and public confidence in the process. According to a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Deputy Corps Commander, Osondu Ohaeri, the agency lev…

…allocation and N1.6 billion from non-oil revenues. Speaking at the briefing, the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiouwou Koku-Obiyai, reiterated the administration's commitment to transparency and accountability, stating that citizens have a right to know how public resources are managed.…

…has officially debunked claims that the hostages have been safely released. Oyo State Commissioner of Police has explicitly denied that Sunday Igboho was involved in recent rescue operations." The command's spokesperson further described reports circulating online as "unsubstantiated" and urged members of the public to…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has commenced moves to bring millions of transport workers into Nigeria's pension system through the Personal Pension Plan, PPP, in what could become one of the largest pension inclusion initiatives targeting the informal sector. The initiative emerged dur…

…no basis for him to deregister the party. Besides, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the constitutional body empowered to register or deregister political parties, had stated in court that the five political parties met the constitutional provisions of registration and that there was no basis to dere…

…agencies for maintaining law and order. He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, "to continue to invest in conducting a peaceful, free, fair and credible election as we approach the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year." Tinubu noted that Governor Oyebanji's fir…

…During the inauguration and retreat of the governing board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) in Abuja earlier this year, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State reminded the region of an uncomfortable truth. "Economically speaking, the South-East is insignificant. Our wealth is largely outside t…

…of the state. The observation mission was led by former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, and included senior officials of the association such as NBA First Vice President, Sabastine Anyia; General Secretary, Dr. Mobolaji Idris Ojibara; National Publicity Secretary, B…

…2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accurately reflected votes cast at polling units across the state, election observer group Yiaga Africa has said. The INEC Chief Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Akure(FUTA)…