Abia APC Declares Tinubu Sole Candidate for 2027, Adopts Benjamin Kalu as State Leader

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has declared Bola Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The declaration was made on Sunday during a Stakeholders’ Pre-Congress meeting, where party leaders also unanimously adopted Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the Abia State leader of the party. The motion was moved by […]

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Joint Security Forces Destroy Three Major Bandit Camps in Kogi

A joint security operation involving personnel from the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), as well as local vigilantes and hunters, has destroyed three major bandit camps in Kogi State. The State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Sunday (rtd), disclosed that […]

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DHQ Confirms Arrival of 100 U.S. Military Personnel at Bauchi Airfield for Advisory Role

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield. Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, announced the development in a statement on Monday, clarifying that the U.S. personnel are technical specialists operating strictly in an advisory and training capacity—not as combat forces. According to him, […]

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President Tinubu Condoles with Kano Traders After Singer Market Fire, Orders Investigation

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sympathy to traders and residents of Kano State following a destructive fire at the popular Singer Market over the weekend. The President assured victims of the Federal Government’s support and called for a thorough investigation into the incident. The fire, which reportedly broke out on Saturday evening and lasted into the early hours of Sunday, caused extensive damage to goods […]

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Ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai Arraigned Over Alleged Phone Interception of National Security Adviser

The Federal Government of Nigeria has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. Court documents reveal that the 65-year-old appeared on Prime Time on Arise TV on February 13, 2026, where he allegedly admitted involvement in the interception and […]

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Edo Special Squad Recovers Arms, Links Oredo Killing to Park Ticket Dispute

The Edo State Special Security Squad, code-named Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists, has recovered firearms and ammunition during coordinated stop-and-search operations across parts of the state, as investigations into the recent killing in Oredo Local Government Area intensify. The latest operation, carried out at strategic locations including Iriri off Airport Road and the Oluku […]

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Gov. Okpebholo to Commission 54 Construction Equipment for Edo’s 18 Local Government Councils

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is set to unveil 54 units of construction equipment to the 18 Local Government Councils in the state, in a move aimed at boosting grassroots development. The event, scheduled for Thursday in Benin City, highlights the administration’s commitment to practical governance, infrastructure renewal, and strengthening local government capacities. The newly provided […]

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Ogheghe and Charismatic Road Residents Laud Gov. Okpebholo Over Ongoing Road Works

Residents of Ogheghe and Charismatic Road off Ekenhuan Road in Benin City have commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his commitment to improving infrastructure across the state. Speaking on the ongoing construction of their road, community members described the project as a long-awaited intervention that has brought significant relief after years of neglect. Resident Osas Uyi said, “The deplorable […]

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