Trouble for El-Rufai as EFCC detains Ex-Gov over alleged N432bn fraud, phone tapping scandal By Lai Gidado Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at its Jabi headquarters in Abuja over allegations of N432 billion embezzlement during his tenure in office. El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna…
Boat Mishap: Gov. Idris Consoles Yauri people Over Death of 14 People By JAMIL GULMA, Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has consoled the people of Yauri Local Government Area and Yauri Emirate over the boat mishap that claimed the lives of 14 people. He sympathized with the immediate family…
Fresh crack in Aiyedatiwa’s camp as senior Media appointees quit Fresh cracks have emerged within the administration of Lucky Aiyedatiwa following the resignation of two senior media aides in less than 48 hours, sparking speculation of deeper discontent within the government. Pastor Taiwo Ilesanmi Gbamila, who about a month ago reportedly threatened to step down…
President Tinubu to embark on one-day official visit to Kebbi State President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris. While in the state, the President will also flag off the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu…
INEC fixes 2027 election timetable … Presidential, NASS polls hold Feb. 20 … Governorship, State Assembly elections set for March 6 … Chairman Amupitan affirms commission’s independence amid reform debates. By Lai Gidado The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially fixed the 2027 general elections. The commission scheduled the presidential and National Assembly polls…
Two Burnt to Death, Eight Injured as Minibus Explodes on Lagos Road The Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed that two persons the driver and a female passenger, were burnt to death while eight others sustained injuries after a minibus caught fire along the Okota-Mile 2 road in the Isolo area of the…
Nigeria Navy, Media, Collaborate To Combat Oil Theft And Related Crimes In Bayelsa. The Nigeria Navy and the Media has synergies so as to combat oil theft and related crimes in Nigeria, Bayelsa particularly with the aim at reducing it to the bearest minimum. Speaking during a visit by the United Correspondents Chapel (UCC) of…
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Africa Energy Sovereignty. With the successful handover of the Headquarters of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in advancing Africa’s energy security marking a critical milestone toward the operationalization of the Bank. The event, which was widely attended by APPO…
Ondo @ 50: Tinubu vows to make state model of national progress As Ondo State celebrated 50 years of its creation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured residents that his administration would partner the state to drive inclusive growth, strengthen infrastructure and transform it into a model of national development. The President gave the assurance at…
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PETROLEUM RESOURCES (OIL) MOURNS VICTIMS OF FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT IN BAYELSA The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D., has expressed profound grief over the fatal road accident that occurred on Friday, 30th January, 2026, along the Sagbama–Ekeremor Road at Orua community in Bayelsa State. The accident…
