Plateau Farmers, Herders Sign Peace Pact
By Our Correspondent National News – Farmers and herders in Plateau State have signed a peace pact aimed at ending decades of violent clashes over land, grazing rights, and community tensions. The agreement was facilitated by the Youth Initiative Against Violence and Rights Abuse during a community engagement held on Tuesday in Bachi community in […]
Bandits Demand N1bn for Abducted Kwara Worshippers
By Our Correspondent National News – Gunmen suspected to be bandits have demanded N1 billion ransom for the release of eight worshippers abducted during a Sunday church service in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims were kidnapped when armed attackers stormed an Evangelical Church of West Africa service on Sunday, […]
Bauchi Police Raise Alarm Over Manpower, Arms Shortage
By Our Correspondent National News – The Bauchi State Police Command has raised concerns over serious shortages of personnel, arms, and ammunition, warning that the situation is affecting its ability to effectively combat crime across the state. The disclosure was made on Thursday by the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, during the visit of the […]
Abia Holds State Burial for Evangelist Uma Ukpai
By Our Correspondent National News – The Abia State Government on Thursday held a state burial service for renowned evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who died at the age of 80, honouring his decades of spiritual leadership and global evangelism. The ceremony took place at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia, where dignitaries, political leaders, […]
CBN Blacklists Chronic Loan Defaulters
By Our Correspondent National News – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restricted banking services for chronic loan defaulters and major borrowers with non-performing loans, in a decisive move aimed at strengthening credit discipline and protecting the country’s financial system. The directive was announced on Wednesday in Abuja by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, […]
FG Orders Abuja Civil Servants to Work From Home
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja to work from home on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress scheduled to hold at Eagle Square. The directive affects ministries, departments, agencies, and offices located […]
Trump Says Iran Let 10 Oil Tankers Pass
By Our Correspondent National News – Donald Trump has revealed that Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a “present” aimed at demonstrating seriousness in negotiations to end the ongoing Middle East conflict. The U.S. president made the statement on Thursday during his first cabinet meeting since the […]
Appeal Court President Wants Judicial Institute Upgraded
By Our Correspondent National News – The President of the Court of Appeal, Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Thursday urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to upgrade the National Judicial Institute into a full judicial university. She said the move would allow retiring judges to continue mentoring younger judicial officers and strengthen professional training across […]
Oyo Electoral Body Assures Credible 2026 LG Poll
By Our Correspondent National News – The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has assured residents of a transparent, free and credible local government election scheduled for December 29, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The commission’s chairman, Babatunde Adeniyi, gave the assurance on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Nigeria Union […]
Wike Moves to Reclaim Diplomatic Lands in Abuja
By Our Correspondent National News – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening relations with the European Union while announcing fresh steps to recover diplomatic lands allegedly encroached upon by illegal developers in Abuja. Wike made the announcement during a courtesy visit by the EU Ambassador […]