Senate Directed INEC to Reinstate Ukum II, Konshisha II, Gboko East I Before Elections
The Nigerian Senate has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately restore Ukum II, Konshisha II (Shangev-Tiev), and Gboko East I state constituencies in Benue State ahead of…
Okpebholo: The Journey So Far
Governor Monday Okpebholo has since hit the ground running. From the day he was sworn in, he started to walk the talk. The dilipidated Benin – Sapele Road has been…
EDSG to appeal court judgment on sanitation exercise
… Says commitment to clean, healthy environment remains unwavering BENIN CITY: The Edo State Government has said it will challenge in a higher court the recent judgment of the Edo…
Troops rescue 813 hostages, smash 100 illegal refineries in nationwide crackdown
ABUJA: The Armed Forces of Nigeria recorded sweeping operational successes in the first quarter of 2026, rescuing 813 kidnapped victims, arresting over 1,300 suspects, and dismantling extensive criminal networks across…
Budget support, port modernisation: Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $6bn external loans
ABUJA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approached the Senate for approval to secure fresh external loans totalling $6 billion, aimed at addressing Nigeria’s fiscal deficit and revitalising critical port…
Court orders final forfeiture of UK property linked to Ex-FCT Minister
ABUJA: The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of a United Kingdom property linked to the late former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt.-Gen.…
SAN warns of tech threat to democracy, calls for strong safeguards
LAGOS: A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Theodore Maiyaki, has called for deeper civic participation, warning that unchecked technological advancement could pose serious risks to democracy. Maiyaki made the call…
JAMB releases 2026 mock UTME results, delists 20 centres
ABUJA: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock conducted on March 28. The board’s Public Communication Adviser,…
EIRS partners DSS to tighten revenue security in Edo
BENIN CITY: The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has moved to strengthen the security of revenue collection through a strategic partnership with the Department of State Services (DSS). Speaking…
El-Rufai drops case against Abuja magistrate in N1bn rights suit
Abuja: Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday, withdrew his fundamental rights enforcement suit against a chief magistrate at the FCT Magistrate’s Court, named as 2nd defendant, in…