Wike Confirms 1,659 FCTA Workers, 622 Await Fate – Full List and Updates
By Our Correspondent The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has officially approved the confirmation of appointment for 1,659 staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). These confirmations follow a recent evaluation by the FCT Civil Service Commission, which held a confirmation examination on February 28, 2026, attended by 2,281 candidates. According […]
Borno Residents Abducted by Boko Haram Forced into Slavery
By Our Correspondent Over 300 residents of Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State are reportedly being subjected to slavery following a Boko Haram attack on March 4, 2026. The terrorist group, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, claimed responsibility for the abduction and threatened to convert the victims into slaves, as confirmed in […]
PSC Denies N5m Promotion Bribery Allegation, Considers Legal Action
By Our Correspondent The Police Service Commission has dismissed allegations that senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force paid N5m each to secure promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. The commission described the claim as false and damaging, insisting that all promotions were carried out through due process and established guidelines. Reports […]
Peter Obi Criticises Nigerian Leaders Over Rising Insecurity, Says Focus Has Shifted to 2027 Elections
By Our Correspondent Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria’s political leadership for allegedly prioritising preparations for the 2027 elections while insecurity continues to escalate across the country. In a statement shared on his official social media account on Monday, the former governor of Anambra State warned that the growing wave of violence, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks […]
Rising Political Violence Raises Concerns Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
By Our Correspondent Growing political violence across Nigeria has sparked serious concerns about the stability of the country’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Opposition parties and political stakeholders have raised alarms over alleged attacks targeting their leaders, supporters, party offices and political gatherings in several states. Recent incidents have reportedly occurred in […]
PDP Leadership Crisis: Makinde and Wike Camps Await Crucial Appeal Court Judgment
By Our Correspondent Supporters of two rival factions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are awaiting a crucial judgment from the Court of Appeal of Nigeria today, as the long-running leadership crisis within Nigeria’s main opposition party reaches a decisive moment. Camps aligned with Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, and the Minister of the […]
Rising Fuel Prices: NNPC May Source Foreign Crude for Dangote Refinery Amid Supply Concerns
By Our Correspondent The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), is exploring plans to secure foreign crude oil supplies for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos as Nigeria grapples with rising fuel prices and supply pressures. Industry sources disclosed that NNPC may leverage international oil traders to provide crude for the […]