BASIEC Sets August 17 for Bauchi LG Polls
By Zainab Bakare The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has issued the mandatory 60-day notice for the conduct of local government elections, confirming that the polls will take place on August 17, 2026. In a statement released on Friday, BASIEC Secretary, Nuru Abdulhamid, said the notice was issued in line with the provisions of […]
EFCC Arrests Nigerian-American Over ₦434.9m Luxury Car Fraud
By Zainab Bakare The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigerian-American citizen Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams over an alleged cross-border vehicle import scam involving more than $320,000, estimated at about ₦434.9 million. In a statement shared on its official X account on Friday, the anti-graft agency says Adams is under investigation for alleged criminal […]
Nigeria, Russia Strengthen Strategic Ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following a meeting between Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Borisenko Evgenievich, and Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Joseph Iji, in Moscow. The meeting marked a key milestone in Ambassador Iji’s diplomatic mission as he formally presented copies of his credentials, paving […]
FG Weighs Embedding Journalists in Military Operations
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Federal Government is considering a proposal to embed journalists with military units during selected operations across the country as part of efforts to improve security reporting and enhance public understanding of ongoing military activities. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, (rtd) revealed the plan on Thursday at the National Security […]
Logistics Ready for Saturday’s Ekiti Gov Poll- INEC
By Oche Otene The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has completed all logistical and operational arrangements for Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, with security agencies and election officials fully mobilised across the state. The electoral body confirmed that the deployment of sensitive and non-sensitive materials, including ballot papers, result sheets, and Bimodal Voter […]
FreeTV Launch Signals Nigeria’s Bold Digital Future
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has taken a major step toward its digital transformation agenda with the launch of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform, FreeTV, in Abuja, a move the Federal Government says will accelerate economic growth, expand connectivity, and strengthen the nation’s broadcasting industry. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy that combines […]
New York Jails Man For Five Years for Abusing Corpse
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A New York court has sentenced 44-year-old Felix Rojas to five years in prison for sexually abusing the body of a deceased man aboard a Manhattan subway train. Rojas received the sentence on Wednesday after pleading guilty to the offence involving 37-year-old Jorge Gonzalez, who died after losing consciousness on an R […]
Hegseth Urges NATO Allies to Boost Defence Spending
By Zainab Bakare United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has commended NATO allies for increasing their defence spending but insisted that several member states must do more to meet the alliance’s commitments. Speaking ahead of a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels on Thursday, Hegseth adopted a conciliatory tone while stressing the importance of […]
Navy Uncovers Hidden Crude Oil Storage Site in Delta
By Zainab Bakare Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta have uncovered a concealed crude oil storage facility allegedly used by oil thieves in the creeks of Delta State. The illegal storage site was discovered during Operation Delta Sentinel following intelligence reports on suspected crude oil theft activities around Ugbokodo Creek. The development was […]
Kwara ADC Declares Readiness for 2027 Polls
By Zainab Bakare The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections, insisting that no form of intimidation or adverse court ruling will prevent the party from participating in the polls. The position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s State […]