Delta Becomes “No-Go Area” for Opposition Parties – Oborevwori Highlights Infrastructure Achievements
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has declared that the state has effectively become a “no-go area for opposition parties,” citing the scale of infrastructure development delivered by his administration in less than three years. The governor made the statement while commissioning the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko Kingdom and inaugurating a network of roads […]
Borno Killings: Zulum Mourns Victims, Promises Rescue of Over 300 Abducted Residents
Governor Babagana Zulum has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of residents in a recent insurgent attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area, while assuring families that efforts are underway to rescue more than 300 abducted victims. The attack, carried out by suspected fighters of the terrorist group Boko Haram, occurred on Wednesday […]
Dozens Feared Dead as Suspected Herdsmen Launch Fresh Attack on Benue Communities
At least 12 people have been killed and several others injured after suspected armed herdsmen launched a fresh attack on communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The deadly assault occurred on Thursday in Tyungu Jam and Mbaav communities, located in the Yaav and Mbadura council wards. Local residents said the attackers stormed […]
Gunmen Attack Rotimi Amaechi’s Convoy in Rivers, Set ADC Office Ablaze
Gunmen attacked the convoy of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi in Rivers State on Friday, while suspected thugs also set fire to the ward office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ubima community, Ikwerre Local Government Area. The incident occurred as Amaechi returned to his hometown for his electronic registration as a member […]
Tinubu Approves 65 Ambassadorial Postings, Assigns Fani-Kayode to Germany and Omokri to Mexico
Bola Tinubu has approved the official posting of 65 Nigerian ambassadors and high commissioners to countries around the world, marking one of the largest diplomatic appointments in recent years. The announcement was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that the list includes 34 non-career ambassadors and 31 […]
Group Urges ICPC to Probe NDDC MD Over Alleged Substandard Solar Streetlight Projects
By Our Correspondent A civil society organisation, Safe and Better Nigeria (SBN), has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, over the alleged proliferation of substandard solar street lights across the Niger Delta region. The group […]
Niger Delta Group Faults Calls for Cancellation of Tompolo’s Surveillance Contract
By Our Correspondent The Niger Delta Ex-agitators Forum has condemned recent calls by some groups and individuals demanding the review or outright cancellation of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited. The contract, which covers the protection of critical oil and gas infrastructure across the Niger Delta region, is executed by […]
MOSIEND Endorses T. K. Ogoriba for INC Presidency
By Abdullah Abdulrahman, Yenagoa The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has formally endorsed T. K. Ogoriba for the position of President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) ahead of the congress’ presidential election scheduled to hold tomorrow in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State. In a […]
2027 Elections: Makinde Asks Oyo Appointees to Publicly Declare Political Ambitions
Governor Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has directed political appointees in his administration who plan to contest elective offices in the 2027 Nigerian general elections to openly declare their intentions. Makinde gave the directive during the Oyo State Government’s 2026 Iftar programme held at the Government House in Ibadan, urging aspirants to pursue […]
Kaduna APC Chairman Isaac Sankey Backs Governor Uba Sani, Promises Party Unity
The newly elected Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Isaac Atiku Sankey, has pledged to strengthen unity within the party while expressing strong support for the leadership of Governor Uba Sani. Sankey made the commitment in a message of appreciation released after emerging victorious in the APC state congress held in […]