Insecurity: Kaduna Inaugurates First State-Level DDR Committee
By Zainab Bakare Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has inaugurated the State Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR), Peace and Security Committee, pledging strong political backing to ensure its effectiveness. The initiative facilitated by the Office of the National Security Adviser and the National Counter Terrorism Centre marks the first time a subnational government in Nigeria […]
NNPCL Remits N2.888Tr to Federation Account, Profit Jumps By 102%
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a total remittance of N2.888 trillion to the Federation Account between January and March 2026, underscoring strong financial performance in the first quarter of the year. According to its Monthly Report Summary for March 2026, the national oil company recorded a profit after […]
Female Aviation Entrepreneur Launches Binani Air in Abuja
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s aviation industry has received a boost with the launch of Binani Air, a new airline founded by female aviation entrepreneur Aminatu Dahiru Chiroma. The Abuja-based airline is set to commence operations soon, with its inaugural flight scheduled for next week, according to a statement signed by the company’s Head of Corporate […]
Former NASS Director Ogunsanya Declares for Badagry Reps Seat
By Anayo Akwitti A former Director in the National Assembly of Nigeria, Olufemi Ogunsanya, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Badagry Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ogunsanya led a delegation of supporters to the APC National Secretariat in Abuja to […]
Police Forward Effurun Killing Case to AGF After Officers’ Dismissal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has forwarded the case file on the killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation for prosecution following the dismissal of four officers linked to the incident, including ASP Nuhu Usman. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony […]
Pinnick Throws Weight Behind Iloenyosi’s NFF Board Ambition
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation,(NFF) Amaju Pinnick, has publicly backed the board ambition of Anambra State FA Chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi, describing him as a “tested football mind” ahead of the federation’s forthcoming elections. The endorsement came on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in London when Iloenyosi visited Pinnick to formally declare […]
Nigeria Relay Teams Secure Global Qualification in Gaborone
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria delivered a compelling display of resilience, speed, and competitive spirit at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, securing key qualifications and reaffirming their growing stature on the global athletics stage. The women’s 4x100m relay team staged one of the most dramatic comebacks of the competition. After a difficult […]
KDI to Unveil Groundbreaking State of Democracy Report in Nigeria
By Julian Osamoto Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) is set to launch its State of Democracy Performance in Nigeria Report on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, marking a significant milestone in efforts to evaluate democratic governance across the country. The report will be unveiled during a high-level stakeholder policy dialogue scheduled to hold at the Abuja Continental […]
Breaking: Peter Obi Dumps ADC, Cites Political Hostility
By Chinedu Echianu Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing rising political hostility, internal party tensions, and what he described as a worsening national environment that undermines effective leadership. In a statement shared via X on Sunday, Obi clarifies that his decision was not […]
Akpabio Appeals to Igbo Youth to End Armed Agitation
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has pleaded with the people of the South East, to continue to maintain peace in the country and guide the youth appropriately to shun Armed struggle against the Nigerian government. Akpabio made the appeal at the funeral of the former Administrative Secretary of the defunct Oil […]